Public Sector Strengthening (PSS) Cluster Coordinator at MSI Tanzania, Dar es Salaam – February 2026

Public Sector Strengthening (PSS) Cluster Coordinator at MSI Tanzania, Dar es Salaam – February 2026

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

MSI Tanzania, a Non-Governmental Organization, is a social enterprise and a leading provider of family planning, sexual and reproductive health care and allied services. MSI Tanzania is a partner of the Government of Tanzania and a member of the Marie Stopes International (MSI) Global Partnership, which operates in 36 countries worldwide. MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose.

MSI Tanzania is gladly recruiting for the following new exciting positions:

I. Public Sector Strengthening (PSS) Cluster Coordinator (1 Position)

Expected duty station: Dar es salaam

Our organization is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the PSS Lead, the PSS Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and supporting PSS activities across the assigned councils and facilities. The role focuses on monitoring day-to-day operations, ensuring effective implementation of PSS interventions, and strengthening service delivery within the supported regions and facilities. The coordinator oversees all operational functions within their designated cluster, including management of the costed workplan to ensure alignment with donor requirements and achievement of channel objectives.

He/she play a key role in promoting high-quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, ensuring adherence to MSI
clinical quality standards, and facilitating continuous performance improvement.

In this role, you will be expected to: 1) Meet and exceed MSI global minimum standards for quality and agreed programme deliverables; and 2) Fully comply with all MSI Tanzania policies and procedures.

Among the Key Responsibilities:

Key responsibility 1: Plan and coordinate SRH activities in MSI supported councils and facilities.

• Liaise with internal teams and cultivate partnerships with key SRH/FP stakeholders, including local authorities, MOHCDGEC, implementing partners, and other relevant bodies to strengthen collaboration and program alignment.
• In collaboration with Regional and Council Health Management Teams (RHMT/CHMT), plan, prepare, and coordinate supportive supervision activities across the PSS-supported network.
• Coordinate all PSS training activities, including tracking and following up with trained healthcare providers to ensure compliance with MSI standards for SRH service delivery. Work closely with approved government mentors
to facilitate timely on-the-job training (OJT) and ensure uninterrupted service provision.
• Work with Clinical Quality Coordinators to support timely demand-generation activities aimed at ensuring client availability for Competency Assessments (CA), Clinical Quality Internal Audits (CQIA), and follow-up actions to address identified gaps.
• Lead the rollout and ongoing management of in-service coaching, mentorship, and supportive supervision programs for facility-based healthcare providers delivering SRH/FP services.
• Collaborate with the RHME team to ensure timely execution of data-related activities, including spot-checks, DQAs, data summits, and accurate data entry into PETRAS, DHIS2 and ORION. Review monthly performance
and use identified gaps to drive improvements in both FP and CPAC services.
• Support facilities to maintain uninterrupted availability of FP commodities. Work closely with Council Pharmacists to facilitate redistribution and strengthen Medicine Therapeutic Committees (MTCs) in quantification, forecasting, and last-mile assurance (LMA).

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• Collaborate with MSD zonal offices and regional/council IMPACT teams to review supply chain processes and enhance quantification and forecasting of commodities.
• Lead and support demand generation efforts and strategies to improve number of clients visiting and receiving services from supported PSS network.
• Ensure effective CHW referrals and linkage reporting for FP and CPAC services, using platforms such as
PETRAS and CHW dashboards to support timely and accurate submission of data.
• In collaboration with DRCHCOs, coordinate the timely processing and payment of monthly CHW and LGA
allowances.

Key Responsibility 2: Support project and donor specific requirements in PSS channel
• Provide SRH/FP technical expertise during project design, planning, development, and implementation phases.
• Collaborate with the project coordination team to ensure timely execution of costed workplans, and support the preparation and submission of quarterly, semi-annual, and annual donor reports in line with the project reporting calendar.
• Ensure project strategies align with MoH guidelines and global standards, and that technical approaches remain sound during design, planning, and implementation.
• Share best practices, program performance updates, and new technical approaches with stakeholders through local and international workshops, meetings, and MSI network platforms.
• Organize, prepare, and participate in quarterly PSS channel review meetings with regional and council
counterparts to showcase progress, discuss challenges, and identify opportunities for improvement.

Minimum Requirements: Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree medical sciences with experience in family planning projects management.
• Must have an up-to-date registration certificate/licence with the appropriate regulatory body.
• Additional qualification in project management and overseeing financial utilization and reporting is an added advantage.
• Thorough knowledge of Reproductive and sexual Health and Right issues, including family planning services, related to the public and private sector, CBO, FBOs and NGOs.
• Experience working with CSO’s, CHMT’s, RHMT’s and National level bodies advancing SRHR issues.

Experience:
• At least 3 years’ experience working with donor funded projects with strong administrative skills and experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience of field level coordination desirable.
• Experience in the fields of family planning and advocacy.
• Experience working in Tanzania with the Tanzanian government and Ministry of Health systems, and Local
Government Authority.

Skills:
• Ability to network and create positive, mutually co-operative relationships.
• Excellent organizational and decision-making skills.
• Able to prioritise complex workload and work independently.
• IT literate.
• Numerate (for performance analysis and budget development).
• Strong written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili, including strong public speaking and writing skills are a must.
• Strong administrative skills.

Attitude/Motivation:
• As this position will have the need and opportunity to interact with government, donors, and other partners, it is a must that the PSS Cluster Coordinator be able to foster a collaborative work environment that ensures good relationships and teamwork at all levels: country office staff, headquarters, donors, and partners, to ensure that relevant reports are submitted in a timely manner.
• Enthusiastic, honest and with high integrity.
• Willing to travel extensively 75%.

If you feel that you are able to meet the requirements and you are motivated enough to be part of the team, please send your applications including your curriculum vitae (CV) and a cover letter detailing your suitability and why you are interested in the post to the address below:

Director of People and Culture
MSI Tanzania
11 Majuva Street – Mwenge
P. O. Box 7072, Dar Es Salaam.
Telephone: +255 22 2774991 / 4
VOIP +255 768 987 780
E-mail : jobs@mst.or.tz

Closing date: All applications should reach the addressee before Friday, February 20th, 2026. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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