Thamini Uhai is Seeking a Program and Finance Assistant

Thamini Uhai, formerly World Lung Foundation, is a leading Tanzanian non-governmental organization dedicated to reducing maternal and early neonatal mortality and strengthening health systems in underserved rural areas. Since 2008, we have partnered with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania to achieve these critical health goals. Our impactful work, supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Gates Foundation, has led to the expansion of quality Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC) services and the successful implementation of respectful maternity care practices across multiple regions.

About the Partnership Program for Maternal and Newborn Health Improvement in Tanzania

Thamini Uhai is excited to implement the Partnership Program for Comprehensive and Integrated Maternal and Newborn Health Improvement (Mjamzito na Mtoto Salama) in Tanzania. This ambitious five-year program, running from September 2025 to June 2030, will be implemented in the Geita, Katavi, and Kigoma regions. Our goal is to accelerate the achievement of 2030 SDG targets by significantly improving maternal and newborn health outcomes. We will focus on strengthening the delivery of quality and respectful EmONC, including services for postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), antenatal care, and comprehensive newborn care, with a special emphasis on scaling up care for small and sick newborns.

The initiative will also provide crucial strategic technical support to the Ministry of Health in reviewing technical guidelines and associated learning resources.

Open Position: Program and Finance Assistant (Two Positions)

Department: Finance and Operations

Reports To: Regional Program Coordinator (with dotted lines to the Finance Manager)

Assignment Type: Full-time

Location: Geita and Katavi

Contract Length: One year (with possibility of extension)

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Regional Program Coordinator, the Program and Finance Assistant will play a vital role in supporting both the programmatic and financial functions of the program. This includes ensuring efficient project implementation, accurate financial management, strict compliance with donor requirements, and meticulous documentation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Support:

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and implementation of program activities and interventions.
• Coordinate field activities, including community outreach and stakeholder engagement.
• Support communication with partners, beneficiaries, and local authorities.
• Assist in the preparation of work plans, budgets, and activity schedules.
• Coordinate logistics for trainings, workshops, and field activities.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities, including data collection and reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of program narrative reports for donors and management.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all program records.

Financial Management Support:

• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the Regional office program budget.
• Coordinate payments, including staff advances, vendor payments, and reimbursements.
• Maintain proper financial documentation and filing systems.
• Manage the Regional Office Petty Cash.
• Ensure compliance with organizational financial policies and donor regulations.

Administrative Support:

• Maintain organized filing systems (both physical and electronic).
• Monitor and schedule routine and as-needed maintenance and repair services for major equipment items.
• Prepare meeting minutes and follow up on action points.
• Manage the front desk operations.
• Maintain Regional Office asset registers and inventory records.
• Maintain a just-in-time style consumable inventory register/tracker to ensure adequate and appropriate consumable inventory and utility levels.
• Ensure the Regional office is equipped with the necessary supplies, materials, equipment, and other resources needed for a functioning office.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics for staff and program activities.
• Schedule and assign drivers for meetings, site visits, and other program travel.
• Assist in procurement processes in line with organizational policies.
• Provide support to receiving deliveries of supplies and materials by confirming goods receipt against invoice or contract specifications.
• Establish and maintain the key and access management system to safeguard office spaces and assets.
• Assist in the preparation of purchase requests.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience, preferably in an NGO environment.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience in donor-funded projects is an added advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili Languages.
• Good Microsoft Computer knowledge (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

How to Apply:

Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a cover letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) as one consolidated PDF document to hr@thaminiuhai.or.tz with the subject line of the position applied, e.g., "Program and Finance Assistant".

Applicants are required to include three (3) professional referees with valid contact details in their CV.

The deadline for submission is 05th May 2026.

Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by 12 May 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Non-Discrimination Note: Diversity, fairness, and merit are fundamental principles at Thamini Uhai.