Job Description
Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. For more than 50 years now, Jhpiego has empowered front-line health workers by designing and implementing effective, low-cost, hands-on solutions to strengthen the delivery of health care services for women and their families.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded a voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) activity to the ‘Reaching Impact, Saturation and Epidemic Control’ (RISE) Project in Tanzania. RISE will support Iringa, Morogoro, Njombe, Singida and Tabora regions working collaboratively with the President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG), Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups (MOCDGWSG) through Regional and Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMTs).
Zonal Program Manager [Two positions based in Morogoro and Tabora]
Position Overview:
The Zonal Program Manager (RPM) oversees assigned project regions. S/he guides regional teams, mediates with the senior regional administration and local government (RALG) officials, facilitates engagement at all levels of RALG and promotes partnership and mentorship to create a conducive and responsive work environment. The ZPM serves as the backstop for his/her regional teams and connects resources across the team to make good decisions. S/he is the regional point of contact within and outside Jhpiego, accountable for reaching project targets.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Degree in a health-related field, especially public health and/or project management, business administration or extensive hands-on project management experience.
- At least 7-8 years of experience leading combination HIV prevention activities incorporating facility and community interventions. Experience with VMMC is desirable.
- Five years of experience or more managing multi-region donor-funded health programs. Experience working with the facility- and community-based health services delivery teams is desirable. Field oriented and comfortable working with multi-disciplinary teams, inspiring teamwork and motivating colleagues to embrace data-driven decision-making. ajira
- Experience working with USAID, MOH, PORALG, INGOs and CSOs desirable.
- Strong change management, results-oriented and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated experience facilitating training and building the capacity of individuals and organizations.
Jhpiego offers a competitive package for selected candidates in line with salary history, academic qualifications, and relevant experience.
To apply, please indicate the position title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Applications should also include an up-to-date CV, three contactable professional references, and a cover letter. Applications, which do NOT include ALL of these elements, will NOT be considered.
All applications should be sent through email: HRTZ@jhpiego.org Electronics applications are encouraged. The subject on your application email should be the title of the position you are applying for so that we do not miss your application. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The closing date for applications is Friday 10 June 2022 at 5:00 p.m
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity, and diversity. Persons with disabilities and other minority groups are encouraged to apply
Caution to the applicants:
Some fake adverts online require candidates to apply through email addresses of public domains, e.g., Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc. Kindly note: HRTZ@jhpiego.org is the address to use all the time. Please ignore any of those adverts. We also DO NOT charge any application fee nor entertain any meetings or telephone calls. If shortlisted, you will get an official call from our office and receive the required steps. If you suspect any wrongdoing, please write to the Manager, Human Resource through inquiries.tz@jhpiego.org