Full Time Program Support

PROGRAM OFFICER

Mkapa Foundation

  • Mwanza, Tanzania( with travel across the Lake Zone as required)
  • Posted Jul 21, 2026
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Job TypeFull Time
LocationMwanza, Tanzania( with travel across the Lake Zone as required)
SalarySalary negotiable
DeadlineDec 21, 2026 53 days left

Job Description

The Program Officer – Health Workforce supports the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting
of health workforce interventions under the guidance of the Program Manager – Health Workforce.
Based in Mwanza, the officer will serve as a regional focal point for Mkapa Foundation's health workforce
programs across the Lake Zone, working closely with Regional Secretariats, Local Government Authorities, health
facilities, implementing partners, and other stakeholders. The role supports health workforce strengthening
initiatives, including those funded by the Beginning Fund and other partners to improve the availability,
competence, and performance of frontline health workers, particularly in primary healthcare and maternal,
newborn, and child health (MNCH) services.
The Program Officer will contribute to program delivery, stakeholder coordination, monitoring and learning, and
documentation of results in line with organizational, government, and donor requirements

Requirements & skills

Experience Required Minimum of five (5) years' experience in health workforce health systems strengthening public health MNCH or other donor-funded health programs.

  • Experience working with government institution regional and council health authorities implementing partners and other health sector stakeholders.
  • Good understanding of Tanzania's health system decentralized service delivery structure and health workforce priorities.
  • Demonstrated experience in program implementation coordination monitoring reporting and stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong analytical organizational communication and report-writing skills with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and commitment to quality accountability teamwork and continuous learning.

Application Instructions

Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration, Social Sciences, or
a related field; a Master's degree will be an added advantage.