Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, September 07 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
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 mission is to innovate sustainable and resilient health and related system solutions for equitable health outcomes. BMF’s Vision and Mission can be achieved through empowered workforce, which is self-motivated, committed to growth and integrity, and the one who seeks excellence in execution. BMF seeks for innovative, self-driven, dynamic, and competent qualified candidates to fill the below five (5) vacancies:

Position Title: Senior Program Officer – Global Health Security (SPO-GHS)
Reports to: Program Manager - USAID Afya Endelevu (Sustainable Health)
Department: Programs
Location: Head Office - Dar es Salaam

Overall, Purpose of the Job:
Working under the supervision of the Program Manager the SPO-GHS will support the technical and programmatic components of the USAID Afya Endelevu - GHS program and provide link with the Ministry of Health, Prime Minister’s Office, Training Institutions and other stakeholders to be engaged in the implementation of this scope. S/he will provide day to day support and problem solving for coordination and implementation of activities, technical input, and contribute to writing, editing, and procurement processes that the program requires. S/he will demonstrate technical skills, with an initial focus on Global Health Security. S/he will support the integration of effective HRH approaches to reach project goals and deliverables as required. This position will have a key role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with USAID, the Government of Tanzania stakeholders, and relevant GHS partners.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
• Provide day to day technical assistance and capacity strengthening to GHS initiatives that are aligned with national priorities and guidelines.
• Support the development of HRH strategies, materials, approaches, and tools that ensure inclusion of relevant GHS-related priorities.
• Manage relationships with implementing partners and relevant Technical Working Groups.
• Support and strengthen the capacity of program partners and existing, recognized structures to design and implement HRH activities including formation of structures if no existent at all levels that support HRH in GHS and carry out field visits with key partners as needed.
• Represent USAID Afya Endelevu in relevant external meetings and events, which may include delivering technical presentations, networking, relationship building, and initiating and follow through with opportunities for collaboration on GHS especially on HRH related interventions.
• Work with senior staff to facilitate GHS-related meetings, trainings, and workshops, including the creation of agendas, curricula, manuals, and materials, as necessary.
• Support project HCWs to appreciate GHS issues and integrate these into their activities to widen reach.
• Proactively remain up to date with key GHS and One health national and global recommendations and guidelines and integrate these into day-to-day programming.
• Be knowledgeable about GHS 2024 strategic framework and overall country progress toward health security.
• Contribute towards quarterly reporting, annual work plan development, and budgeting for the USAID Afya Endelevu GHS scope.
• Support results reporting to USAID by providing written documentation on GHS activities, as appropriate.
• Work closely with the monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) team to harmonize and streamline collection and use of data for GHS program activities and learning, routinely review performance data, and initiate adaptations to program management and Implementation.
• Initiate, track and monitor procurements, contracts, terms of reference and other administrative and programmatic documents and work closely with finance and administrative staff to ensure timely and compliant spending.
• Maintain frequent, open, ongoing communication with program team members in all locations (offsite, in headquarters, and internationally)
• Adhere to USAID and BMF grants management rules, regulations, and policies.
• Upload and save deliverables on relevant GHS knowledge management platforms.
• Assist with other activities as directed by the supervisor.
• Proactively seek opportunities to expand leadership and management skills and Work with senior staff and peers to identify opportunities for professional development, including GHS courses and seminars, conferences, etc.

Qualifications and Experience:
a) Master's degree in related field (Msc, MHS, MPH required).
b) Five years' work experience in a related field. Additional relevant experience and/or training may substitute for some education
c) A professional with an advanced degree in Global Health and Security; Health Security; Global Health Management and Policy; Global Public Health Security; Public Health; or field relevant to advancing
Global Health Security and One Health, including within the animal health, wildlife, or agriculture sector.
d) Demonstrated experience with Global Health Security, and/or experience in emergency response.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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