Employment at Amref Hleath Africa - Tanzania , July 2017

Amref Health Africa is the largest indigenous health development Non-governmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref health Africa aims at creating a lasting health change for Africa with headquarters in Kenya, Amref health Africa has programmes in Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 1000 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $89 million, Amref health Africa is a knowledge resource for donors and partners.

Amref Health Africa in Tanzania is largely supported by Multilateral, Corporate, Bilateral and National donors, implementing several programmes including HIV/AIDS!TB/Malaria, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Water and sanitation, Capacity Building, Laboratory strengthening and clinical outreach. Amref Health Africa in Tanzania has the following vacancy in Dar es Salaam.

HEAD OF PROGRAMS: BASED IN DAR ES SALAAM

REPORTS TO: THE COUNTRY DIRECTOR

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Postgraduate degree equivalent of Masters Degree or PhD in Public health, Social Sciences, Business management,
Health Economics or closely related field. A background with Degree of Medicine is an added advantage.
Business Development expertise encompassing skills in programme development and proposals writing
Experience in developing and maintaining community health development programmes
5 years in Business Development and Programme Management, 2years at a senior level
Extensive years of experience in successful proposal development for institutional and corporate donors, including pre-solicitation preparation
Substantive relevant experience in proposal development for other multilateral or bilateral donors

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Pro-active and innovative attitude
Ability to work independently
Business Development expertise
Strong team leader and player
Proposal writing skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Business management skills, or closely related field,
Exposure in fundraising and/or social enterprise is desirable

How to Apply

If you meet the criteria given above and interested in the vacancies, please send an application letter and CV combined in as one document indicating your present employer and position, daytime telephone contact, names and addresses of two referees. To be considered, your application must be received by 16.30hrs on June 27, 2017. All correspondence should be directed to: Email: jobs.tanzania@amref.org

Amref Health Africa -Tanzania regrets that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy; Women and People with disability are encouraged to Apply.