The Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation (BMF) is a non- profit Trust, established in 2006 with the vision towards healthy lives and well-being for all, in Tanzania and the rest of Africa. Its strategic mission is to contribute towards the attainment of better health outcomes through innovative health and related system solutions. BMF’s Vision and Mission can be achieved through empowered workforce, which is selfmotivated, committed to growth and integrity, and the one who pursues excellence in execution. BMF seeks for innovative, self-driven, dynamic, and competent qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies: –

Position (1)            Program Manager – Community Health

Reports to: Director of Program & Business Development

Directorate: Programs and Business Development

Duty Station: BMF Headquarters – Dar es Salaam 

Contract Type: Full time

Overall purpose of the job

Technically lead in designing, implementation, appraising and development of community health programs at national, sub-national and community levels, organizations or groups.

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Take a lead role in conducting situational analysis and periodic reviews for both policy environment, relative best practices (local & international) and processes governing community and social welfare that will infirm business development initiatives of the Foundation.
• Lead and take part in writing proposals and other business development initiatives related to community health and social welfare.
• In collaboration with Strategic Information and Advocacy Sections, take part in M&E, advocacy and documentation activities that will increase technical credibility and visibility of the Foundation in areas related to community health and social welfare.
• Oversee and ensure keeping updated on developments and new evidence concerning different community interventions.
• Ensure efficient and effective management of Grant Agreements signed with each Implementing Partner/CSO/community group and ensure technical assistance provision to the same
• Oversee and ensure field staff get in touch with CBO/community group at least twice a month for the first quarter, and at least monthly after that.
• Ensure identification and form strategic alliances with like-minded organizations and facilitate learning and scale up of the best practices, mutual partnership, and complementarity.
• Take a lead role in conducting situational analysis and periodic reviews for both policy environment, relative best practices (local & international) and processes governing community and social welfare that will infirm business development initiatives of the Foundation.
• Lead and take part in writing proposals and other business development initiatives related to community health and social welfare. 

Qualifications & Experience

• BA/BSc. Prefer graduate degree in Community Development, Social Welfare/Sociology, or Public Health.
• At least 7 years of experience working on community development and social welfare interventions preferably at a senior programming level.
• Strong understanding of the governing policies, frameworks, structures for community health and social welfare.

How to Apply:

For all interested candidates send your achievement focused CV, copy of relevant academic certificates and cover letter one zipped or single file addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Benjamin W. Mkapa Foundation, via email: hr@mkapafoundation.or.tz 

The deadline for application is on 4^th January 2023 at 5.00pm

BMF is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. BMF is committed to the principles of safeguarding in workplace and will not tolerate any form of abuse, wherever it occurs or whoever is responsible. In the event of any abuse, you may report by submitting your views/complaints via  http://whistleblow.mkapafoundation.or.tz