Project Lead, Pandemic Specimen Referral Systems at Jhpiego , Dar es Salaam April 2026

The Project Lead will provide overall leadership and strategic oversight for the implementation of the Pandemic Fund–supported project to strengthen specimen referral and transportation systems across Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. The role will ensure the development and operationalization of a scalable, integrated, and multisectoral specimen referral system aligned with the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), IDSR framework, and One Health approach.

The Project Lead will work closely with the Ministry of Health (Mainland and Zanzibar) and other Pandemic Fund stakeholders/partners to strengthen coordination between human and animal health laboratory networks, improve efficiency and traceability of specimen transport, and support rapid detection and response to public health threats

This position will be closed on April 20^th, 2026.

• Excellent communication, facilitation, and representation skills
• Fluency in English; Swahili preferred
• Ability to travel nationally

Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers

Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include cover letters, resume, and references.

For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org

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Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.

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