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JOB VACANCIES – THAMINI UHAI
About Thamini Uhai
Thamini Uhai (formerly World Lung Foundation) is a Tanzanian NGO partnering with the Government of Tanzania since 2008 to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality and strengthen health systems in underserved areas.
From 2008–2019, the organization collaborated with Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Ministry of Health to expand Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) and scale respectful maternity care across Kigoma, Katavi, Geita, and Mwanza.
Program Overview
Mjamzito na Mtoto Salama Program
A five-year initiative (2025–2030) implemented in:
- Geita
- Katavi
- Kigoma
Phases:
- Phase I: Sept 2025 – June 2027
- Phase II: July 2027 – June 2030
Funded by: Bloomberg Philanthropies & Gates Foundation
Objective
To improve maternal and newborn health outcomes by:
- Strengthening EmONC services
- Improving ANC, PNC, and newborn care
- Scaling care for small and sick newborns
- Supporting Ministry of Health technical systems
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
1. Program Officer – Newborn Health (3 Positions)
Location: Kigoma, Katavi, Geita
Reports to: Regional Program Coordinator
Duration: 1 Year
Key Responsibilities
- Implement newborn health interventions
- Strengthen quality improvement systems
- Support health worker capacity building
- Monitor program performance and data use
- Collaborate with RHMTs, CHMTs, and partners
- Document and share program learning
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, or related field
- Minimum 5 years’ RMNCAH experience
- Clinical expertise in newborn care, KMC, neonatal resuscitation
- Experience with government systems (added advantage)
2. Program Officer – Maternal Health (2 Positions)
Location: Katavi, Geita
Reports to: Regional Program Coordinator
Duration: 1 Year
Key Responsibilities
- Support maternal health interventions (ANC, PNC, EmONC)
- Strengthen quality of care and service delivery
- Support program planning and monitoring
- Build health worker capacity
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Medicine, Nursing, Midwifery, or related field
- Minimum 5 years’ RMNCAH experience
- Experience in maternal health programs and government systems
3. Advocacy and Communications Manager (1 Position)
Location: Dar es Salaam
Reports to: Director of Programs
Duration: 1 Year
Key Responsibilities
- Lead advocacy, partnerships, and communication strategies
- Coordinate annual reports and donor communications
- Manage stakeholder engagement and media relations
- Lead policy development and coalition building
- Support resource mobilization and documentation
Requirements
- Master’s in Public Health, Law, Public Administration, or related field
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in advocacy and partnerships
- Strong understanding of Tanzania health systems and financing
- Proven stakeholder engagement and communication expertise
4. Advocacy and Communication Officer (1 Position)
Location: Geita
Reports to: Advocacy & Communications Manager
Duration: 1 Year
Key Responsibilities
- Lead SBC and communication strategies
- Develop communication materials and reports
- Manage digital platforms and program visibility
- Support stakeholder communication and engagement
- Ensure donor compliance and reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Communications, Journalism, Public Health, or related field
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in development/health communication
- Experience with donor-funded programs and government systems
5. Manager – Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) (1 Position)
Location: Dar es Salaam
Reports to: Director of Programs
Key Responsibilities
- Lead MERL system design and implementation
- Oversee data quality, analysis, and reporting
- Monitor program performance and KPIs
- Support research, learning, and knowledge management
- Strengthen data use across all program levels
Requirements
- Master’s in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related field
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in MERL
- Strong experience with DHIS2, HMIS, and health data systems
- Experience in RMNCAH programs
6. Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer (1 Position)
Location: Geita
Reports to: Regional Program Coordinator
Key Responsibilities
- Support data collection, validation, and reporting
- Conduct data quality assessments
- Support data analysis and visualization
- Facilitate data-driven decision-making
- Train and mentor health facility staff
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Public Health, Statistics, or related field
- Minimum 3 years’ M&E experience
- Experience with DHIS2 and HMIS systems
HOW TO APPLY
Submit:
- Cover Letter
- Updated CV (combined into one PDF)
📧 Email: hr@thaminiuhai.or.tz
📝 Subject Line: Indicate the position applied for
Additional Requirements
- Include three professional referees with valid contacts
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 15 May 2026
- Shortlisting Feedback: By 19 May 2026
Equal Opportunity Statement
Thamini Uhai promotes:
- Diversity and inclusion
- Merit-based recruitment
- Equal opportunity for all candidates
To apply for this job email your details to hr@thaminiuhai.or.tz