District Program Lead Job Vacancy at HJFMRI – November 2026

Organization: Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI)
Position: District Program Lead
Location: Songwe Region, Tanzania
Program: PEPFAR HIV Program
Job Category: Healthcare / Programme Management / Public Health
Application Deadline: Not specified in the provided advertisement.

About HJFMRI

The Henry Jackson Foundation Medical Research International (HJFMRI) is a medical research and public health organization involved in implementing health programmes and supporting healthcare service delivery.

In Tanzania, HJFMRI supports HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment initiatives in collaboration with government health authorities, healthcare facilities and development partners.

Job Overview

The District Program Lead will oversee the implementation of the HJFMRI Tanzania PEPFAR HIV Program within the assigned district council, in accordance with the PEPFAR Country Operational Plan, Tanzania Ministry of Health guidelines, HJFMRI policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and donor rules and regulations.

The successful candidate will coordinate supportive supervision, mentorship and clinical coaching, as well as oversee the development and implementation of remediation plans to address gaps identified across health facilities.

The role will also involve identifying capacity gaps among healthcare workers, developing and implementing capacity-building programmes, and coordinating activities aimed at improving the quality of HIV prevention, care and treatment services.

Additionally, the District Program Lead will coordinate programme planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation to ensure that organizational goals and objectives are achieved.

Reporting to: Songwe Regional Program Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

The District Program Lead will perform the following duties:

1. Manage the day-to-day implementation of the HJFMRI Tanzania PEPFAR HIV Program in the assigned district council, following the PEPFAR Country Operational Plan, Tanzania Ministry of Health guidelines, HJFMRI policies, SOPs and donor regulations.

2. Develop annual work plans and programme objectives for district-level activities, taking into consideration organizational priorities and needs in collaboration with the Regional and Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMT).

3. Oversee programme implementation, ensuring that resources, timelines and budgets are appropriately allocated and utilized.

4. Monitor programme performance and progress, assess effectiveness, promote data demand and utilization, and make necessary adjustments for continuous improvement. Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team to ensure the availability and proper use of M&E tools for data recording and reporting.

5. Coordinate regular programme review meetings for healthcare facilities and community programmes at the district level.

6. Ensure that Council Health Management Teams (CHMTs) and facility staff establish Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams that meet regularly to identify service delivery challenges and implement tested interventions to address them. This includes establishing HIV care multidisciplinary teams at facility level.

7. Work with CHMTs and healthcare facilities to identify clinical, infrastructure and human resource requirements for quality implementation of HIV care and treatment services across the council.

8. Ensure programme targets are communicated to and owned by council authorities and healthcare facilities, and coordinate efforts to achieve the annual targets.

9. Coordinate and support the availability of HIV commodities through HJFMRI gap-filling mechanisms and collaboration with CHMTs, SCMS and the Medical Stores Department (MSD).

10. Work closely with CHMTs to coordinate the implementation and monitoring of facility-based and community-based services, including:

• HIV Testing Services (HTS).

• Linkage to HIV care and treatment.

• Integrated HIV care and treatment services.

• Care and Treatment (C&T) services at Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) and Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) clinics.

• Early Infant Diagnosis (EID).

• TB/HIV collaborative activities.

• Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) services for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women (PBFW).

• Comprehensive HIV prevention services for key populations and other targeted groups, including CECAP services.

Ensure that all services are delivered in accordance with national guidelines, including through outreach activities.

11. Strengthen healthcare worker and facility capacity through regular supportive supervision, mentorship and technical assistance visits to HJFMRI-supported Care and Treatment facilities, in collaboration with CHMTs and RHMTs.

12. Collaborate with the Regional Program Manager, Community Program Coordinators and Senior Technical Advisors to develop action plans addressing gaps identified along the HIV/AIDS continuum of care during supportive supervision visits, and oversee their implementation and follow-up.

13. Liaise with the District Data Manager and collaborate with CHMTs to ensure proper documentation and reporting of all programme indicators, while facilitating timely corrective action to address underperformance.

14. Facilitate and coordinate Quality Improvement (QI) activities and initiatives with facility QI teams to promote sustainable performance improvement.

15. Work with the District Pharmacist, District Laboratory Technologist and HJFMRI Supply Chain Management team to strengthen supply chain management and ensure uninterrupted availability of HIV commodities throughout the district.

16. Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must meet the following academic and professional requirements:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree is required.

• Postgraduate training in Public Health or related studies in Internal Medicine or Infectious Diseases is preferred.

• At least three years of relevant experience providing HIV/AIDS clinical and prevention care in Tanzania, or previous experience working in HIV/AIDS care and treatment or PEPFAR-funded research programmes.

• Good understanding of Tanzania’s regulatory environment, health systems, administrative structures and government operations, particularly at district level.

Key Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, including the ability to prepare technical documents and deliver high-quality presentations.

• Ability and willingness to spend approximately 75% of working time travelling within the assigned district.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.

• High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.

• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders at different organizational levels.

• Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure with minimal supervision.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to manage schedules and meet established deadlines.

• Excellent professional judgment and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining a strong team-oriented approach.

• Demonstrated skills in data analysis and programme management.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official HJFMRI recruitment portal.

Application Link:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Applicants are advised to review the job requirements carefully and ensure that their application documents are complete before submission.

Important: A Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree is a mandatory requirement for this position.