JOBS AT PUBLIC SECTOR SYSTEM STRENGTHENING [PS3] USAID PROJECT

Tanzania Public Sector Systems Strengthening (PS3) Program

Various Long and Short Term Positions

Chemonics International, a leading international development consulting firm, is recruiting for a team of health, governance, and management professionals for the anticipated USAID-funded Tanzania Public Sector Systems Strengthening (PS3) program. The goal of this 5-year program is to support the Government of Tanzania to strengthen the public system to promote the delivery, quality, and use of services, particularly for underserved populations. In doing so, the project will strengthen overall health care systems and key multi-sectoral components of local government authority systems to promote inclusive and evidence-based planning, management, and implementation of services. We are seeking energetic individuals with demonstrated leadership, management, and technical abilities, and a passion for making a difference in people’s lives. All long-term positions will be based in Tanzania. Please note that all positions are subject to program award. We are seeking mid- and senior-level candidates in the following fields:

Long and Short Term Specialists

• Health Systems Strengthening

• Health Policy

• Health and Human Resources Information Systems

• Human Resources for Health

• Information and Communications Technology for Health

• Governance and Citizen Engagement

• Civil Society Strengthening

• Institutional Capacity Building

• Public Financial Management

• Health Financing

• Operations Research

• Monitoring and Evaluation

• Private Sector Partnerships

• National Dialogue

• Communications

• Administration (office management; finance; subcontracts; procurement; accounting)

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced degree in field relevant to the position applied to

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in health or development programs, preferably in Tanzania 

• Experience working collaboratively with the government of Tanzania, international donors, local organizations, and civil society

• Experience working on or with USAID-funded programs strongly preferred

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Proven track record of leadership, versatility, and integrity

Application Instructions

Please send electronic submissions to ChemonicsPS3@gmail.com by 5:00 pm., August 15, 2014. Please indicate area of expertise in the subject line and include a cover letter, updated CV, and the names and contact information for three recent professional references. No telephone inquiries please. Host country nationals are encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and only finalists will be contacted. Early applications encouraged.