Jobs at Benjamin Mkapa Foundation , July 2017

The Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation (BMF) is a not for profit Trust which seeks for committed, innovative, self-driven, dynamic and competent qualified candidate

Position Title: Head Health System Strengthening Unit 

Reports To Chief Executive Officer
Direct Reports: :Programme Manager - Human Resource for Health, Programme Director of Programs, Manager Public Systems Strengthening
Department: Programs
Duty station: BMF Headquarters Offices-Dar es SaIaam

Overall Purpose of the Job
The Head of-Health System strengthening Un~ will provide technical programmatic guidance and coordination 01 Health Systems initiatives which are implemented by BMF, including but not Human Resource for Health, Governance, Health financing, Supply chain and others. The technical role will include planning, implementation and monitoring of existing and new HSS projects which is guided by the National priorities and BMPs Strategic Plan. He/she will reinforce the peer review process, including sharing lessons learned and best practices adopted, to continually bridge performance gaps within the Stakeholders. Should be able to sustain and ensure continuous effective relationship with other units and sections within the department and interdepartmental

Qualifications & Experience

1. Masters Degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Planning and Health financing from a recognized University Bachelors Degree in Health Sciences, Social sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation or a closely related field.
2. Demonstrated in-depth understanding 01 Tanzanian healthcare system, particularly the public health system.
3. Knowledgeable and experience on linking and working with Donors, Non State Actors in various health related programs including in development of new initiatives/projects
4. Proven track record managing a project team composed of several technical experts and fostering team work.
5. Skills in strengthening HSS programs, training, performance and quality improvement and monitoring and evaluation.
6. Strong oral and written communication and presentations skills in English.

Position Title: Head of Field Coordination Unit 

Reports To: Director of Program
Direct Reports: Field Program Coordinators
Department Programs
Duty Station: BMF-Headquarters Office - Dar es Salaam

Overall purpose of the Job
The Head of Field Coordination Unit Is responsible for coordination and overseeing the sound management of the existing field offices operations by ensuring timeliness and efficiency in planning, implementation and monitoring all activities, carried at the field, in line with the approved Institutional and projects Plan and budgets. He/she will ensure performance objectives, providing regular and timely performance feedback as well as reviewing field reports which reflect technical and financial updates.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Masters Degree in Business Administration, Public Health or equivalent with, Bachelor degree in Business Administration Management, Social Science, Community development or related discipline.
2. Excellent communication skills (written, oral, cross-cultural)
3. Good understanding of basic financial and HR procedures is required.
4. Ability to multitask and WO!I< in a team setting
5. At least seven (7) years of relevant work experience of which three (3) years must be in senior position. Experience working in an NGO an added advantage.

Position title: Head of Health Service Delivery Unit 

Reports To: Director of Programs
Direct Reports To: Program Manager of service delivery and community health
Department: Directorate of Programs
Duty Station: BMF Headquarters office-Dar Es Salaam

Overall purpose of the job
The Head of Health Service Delivery Unit will provide technical programmatic coordination and guidance related to health services as provided at the facility and community levels. This is inclusive of (but not limited to) initiatives on HIVIAIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria and Reproductive, Maternal, New born, Child and Adolescent health, as guided by the National priorities and BMPs Strategic Plan. He/she will reinforce the peer review process, including sharing lessons learned and best practices adopted, to continually bridge performance gaps within the Institution and with Stakeholders Should be able to sustain and ensure continuous effective relationship with other units and sections within the department and interdepartmental.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Masters degree in Public Health, Health Policy, Health Planning from a recognized University. Bachelor Degree in Heath sciences preferably in Medical Doctor, Social Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation or a closely related field.
2. Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Tanzanian healthcare system, particularly the public health system
3. Skills in strengthening service delivery programs, training, performance, quality improvement and monitoring and evaluation.
4. Extensive experience of managing multiple-partners development projects ensuring operational and financial compliance of the project guides.
5. Proven track record managing a project team composed of several technical experts and fostering teamwork.
6. At least 7 years' experience with progressively increasing responsibility in designing, managing and implementing complex, large scale public health programs.

Position title: Head of Coordination Management Unit 

Report To: CEO's Office
Department Chief Executive Officer
Duty Station: BMF Headquarters Office -Dar as Salaam,

Overall purpose of the Job
The Head of CMU will oversee the day to day management, coordination, implementation and achievement of the project designated portfolio, and provide necessary technical expertise, with strategic and operational leadership to the CMU, to ensure project objectives are met. He/she will be vested with responsibility of leading the Projects which BMF is assigned with Principal Recipient functions, as per signed agreements with donors.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Masters Degree in Public Health, Business Management &Administration and/or Health Administration, from accredited University, having a certified competency on Project Management and other related fieids is an added advantage.
2. Extensive experience of managing multiple-partners development projects ensuring operational and financial compliance of the project guides.
3. Demonstrated skills in leadership, as well as strategic program/project designing, planning, implementation and reporting;
4. Ability to engage with Donors, Govemment and Non-State Institutions as well as responding effectively to deadlines and high demanding
5. Familiarity with Tanzania Public and Private health care systems and services and their related stakeholders, is an added advantage. - ,
6. At least seven (7) years of relevant work experience of which five (5) years must be in senior position.

Position title: Director of Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Reports to: Chief Executive Office
Direct reports: M&E Manager, Research and Documentation Manager
Department: Monitoring. Evaluation & Research 
Duty Station: BMF Headquarters Office Dar Es Salaam

Overall purpose of the job
The Director of Monitoring, Evaluation& Research will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Institutional M&E framework (aligned to the BMF Strategic Plan and the Programme Performance Framework of the signed grants agreement with financiers/donors, He/she will lead the designing and implementation of the Institutional and program monitoring and evaluation plan and information system to track delivery against set targets at output and outcomes levels. He/she will guide the data management reporting processes, and research and documentation systems within the Institution.

Qualifications & Experience

1. Masters Degree in a relevant discipline, such as Monitoring & Evaluation, Public health, Informatics, Bold Demography or any advanced degree in a related discipline
2. Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of rigorous qualitative and quantitative ~ research and evaluation studies to Institutional standards.
3. Demonstrated experience in setting up and/or managing M&E systems that track performance of the Institution and or projects and Analytical skills to measure outcomes of the Institution and Projects, f. ~ performances
4. Experienced in managing internationally financed Projects, such as the Global, Fund USG, and others,
5. At least ten (10) years of experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluating activities for complex programs in developing countries.'

All interested candidate must obtain further details of tile summarized job positions 

advertised above Candidates with respective qualifications, send your achievement focused CV, Professional Certificates and Cover letter addressed to the

Chief Executive Officer,
The Benjamin W. Mkapa Foundation
P. O. Box 76274,
Dar es Salaam

via email: recruitment@mkapafoundation.or.tz

The deadline for application is on Thursday, 20th July, 2017

BMF is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity