The Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation (BMF) is a non- profit Trust, established in 2006 with the vision towards healthy lives and well-being for all, in Tanzania and the rest of Africa. Its strategic focused results areas include to combat HIV and AIDS,TB, Malaria and Reproductive, Maternal New Born, Child and Adolescent Health coupled with Health Systems Strengthening including Human Resource for Health. The Foundation addresses the above health challenges through innovative design and implementation of sustainable programs such as the Mkapa Fellows Program. Achievement of the BMF’s vision can be achieved through empowered workforce, which is self- motivated, committed to growth and integrity, and seeks excellence in execution. BMF seeks for innovative, self-driven, dynamic and competent qualified candidates to fill the below vacancies: –

 

Position Title: Program Manager (1 Position)
Reports to: Director of Programs Department: Programs
Direct Reports: M&E Manager, Senior Finance Officer
and Regional Program Officers.
Duty Station: BMF Headquarters Office – Dar es Salaam

 

 

Overall purpose of the job

The Program Manager is the team lead and key program personnel for the Mkapa Fellows Program with the overall responsibility of managing attainment of Program Results, implementation, coordination, and overall Grant’s compliance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Health Administration, Public Health, Health Administration or scope related fields from accredited University.

• Having a certified competency on Project Management and other related fields is an added advantage.
• Extensive experience of managing multiple-partners’ development projects of different donors including USAID.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, as well as strategic program/project designing, planning, implementation and reporting;
• Ability to engage with Donors, Government and Non-State Institutions as well as responding effectively to deadlines and high demanding situations.
• Familiarity with Tanzania Public and Private health care systems and services and their related stakeholders, is an added advantage.
• At least seven (7) years of relevant work experience of which five (5) years must be in senior position.

 

 

MODE OF APPLICATION:

For all interested candidate, please find detailed job requirement for each position from our website: www.mkapafoundation.or.tz

For all interested candidate send your achievement focused CV, copy of relevant academic certificates and cover letter addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Benjamin W. Mkapa Foundation, via email: [email protected]

The deadline for application is on Monday, 9th March 2020

BMF is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity

RELEASED BY: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, BENJAMIN WILLIAM MKAPA FOUNDATION