Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organization affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. For more than 50 years now, Jhpiego has empowered front-line health workers by designing and implementing effective, low-cost, hands-on solutions to strengthen the delivery of health care services for women and their families. 

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded a voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) activity to the ‘Reaching Impact, Saturation and Epidemic Control’ (RISE) Project in Tanzania. RISE will support Iringa, Morogoro, Njombe, Singida and Tabora regions working collaboratively with the President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG), Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups (MOCDGWSG) through Regional and Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMTs). 

Program Assistant [Five positions based in Iringa, Morogoro, Njombe, singida and Tabora] 

Position Overview:

The Program Assistant (PA) provides administrative, logistics, finance and office support to the project team in the assigned region. S/he manages the operations of the regional office and store or warehouse, working closely with the Jhpiego crosscutting team to ensure proper coordination in supporting smooth program implementation. This includes but is not limited to managing the issuance of commodities, stock and consumables, raising requisitions for procurement of supplies, preparing activity budgets and maintaining office and store premises in compliance with hygiene, safety and security standards. The PA serves as the Jhpiego regional office point of contact for operational requirements. 

Qualifications and Requirements: 

• Diploma or higher qualification in business administration, office management, secretarial studies and storekeeping or extensive hands-on office or store operations experience. 
• Good interpersonal communication skills. Good spoken English an added advantage. 
• At least 3 years’ office operations experience in a busy office environment. 
• Experience working in Iringa, Morogoro, Njombe, Singida or Tabora regions is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated basic accounting skills with experience in petty cash management. 
• Prior experience managing stores, including managing medical commodities and equipment.
• Experience working with USAID, MOH, PORALG, INGOs and CSOs desirable. 
• Field-oriented and comfortable working with multi-disciplinary teams, contributing to teamwork and interacting with staff at all levels, including government officials. 
• Demonstrated self-management (i.e. motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability, diplomacy).
• Competency with MS Office (email, Internet, Word) and experience using digital tools.
• Willingness to live in Iringa, Morogoro, Njombe, Singida or Tabora regions. 
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% time.

Jhpiego offers a competitive package for selected candidates in line with salary history, academic qualifications, and relevant experience.

To apply, please indicate the position title of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Applications should also include an up-to-date CV, three contactable professional references, and a cover letter. Applications, which do NOT include ALL of these elements, will NOT be considered. 

All applications should be sent through email: HRTZ@jhpiego.org Electronics applications are encouraged. The subject on your application email should be the title of the position you are applying for so that we do not miss your application. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The closing date for applications is Friday 10 June 2022 at 5:00 p.m 

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity, and diversity. Persons with disabilities and other minority groups are encouraged to apply 

Caution to the applicants: 

Some fake adverts online require candidates to apply through email addresses of public domains, e.g., Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc. Kindly note: HRTZ@jhpiego.org is the address to use all the time. Please ignore any of those adverts. We also DO NOT charge any application fee nor entertain any meetings or telephone calls. If shortlisted, you will get an official call from our office and receive the required steps. If you suspect any wrongdoing, please write to the Manager, Human Resource through inquiries.tz@jhpiego.org