Website Jhpiego
Jhpiego
Job Title: Program Start Up Advisor
Organization: Jhpiego (Johns Hopkins University Affiliate)
Location: Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Position Type: Short-Term Consultant (1 Month)
Period of Performance: September 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026
Application Deadline: August 21, 2026
About Jhpiego
Jhpiego is an international, non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. For 50 years and in over 155 countries, Jhpiego has worked to prevent the needless deaths of women and their families. Jhpiego provides technical assistance to Ministries of Health worldwide in areas such as cervical cancer prevention, community health, HIV/AIDS, maternal and newborn health, health workforce development, family planning, malaria, and IPC/WASH.
Role Overview
Jhpiego Tanzania is preparing for the startup of a donor-funded project designed to strengthen country-led health programs. The project will support the Ministry of Health (MOH) and local partners to improve the quality, availability, and use of high-impact Maternal, Newborn, Child Health, and Nutrition (MNCH-N) services.
Jhpiego is seeking a Program Start Up Consultant for a one-month period to oversee and support startup activities, align workplans with donor and government priorities, and establish operational foundations for the project in Tanzania.
Key Responsibilities
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Startup Management: Oversee, track, and execute startup plans in collaboration with the Jhpiego Tanzania and Global teams.
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Workplans & Budgets: Manage the development of high-quality workplans, project charters, and budgets alongside the Finance and Operations Manager.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate and facilitate consultation meetings with donors, MOH, and key stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment.
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Recruitment & HR: Review job descriptions and participate in recruitment interviews for incoming project and operations staff.
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Procurement Support: Assist in developing and engaging vendors and suppliers for project implementation contracts.
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Knowledge Management: Lead in-country document management processes, prepare feedback for global teams, and record meeting outcomes.
Qualifications & Requirements
Required:
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Project Management, or a related field.
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Experience: Minimum of 5 years managing donor-funded health programs in Tanzania (preferably focused on MNCH-N and health systems strengthening).
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Skills: Strong project management, multi-disciplinary teamwork, adaptability, and high-level communication skills.
Preferred:
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Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
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Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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Willingness to travel domestically within Tanzania as required.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a single document containing a cover letter, resume, and references through the official portal.
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Application Link: Apply Here via Jhpiego Careers
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Official Website: www.jhpiego.org
Important Note: A pre-employment background investigation will be required for the selected candidate. Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Recruitment Fraud Alert: Jhpiego will never ask for fees or payments at any stage of the recruitment process. All official communications come from@jhpiego.orgemail addresses. Report suspicious contacts toInfo@jhpiego.org.
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