Miracle Corners - Tanzania is a community-focused non-governmental organization offering programs in Arusha and Songea, Tanzania. MC-Tanzania is the local affiliate of MCW (Miracle Corners of the World) a U.S. based non-profit organization founded in 1999 with the vision that communities throughout the world achieve greater levels of education, improved health and increased economic security.

We are seeking a dynamic and creative Senior Country Manager with a wide range of skills in order to oversee a small team with many diverse projects across areas of leadership, skills development and health.

The Senior Country Manager will report to the MCT Board of Directors, oversee staff and projects in multiple locations across Tanzania, and work closely with the MCW Regional Director of Africa Programs, Regional Finance and Administration Officer and other MCW and MCT stakeholders.

This is a fixed 12-month position with a 3-month probation period.

·         Participate in oral health and non-communicable disease policy/development strategies at the country level;

·         Advance MCT’s mission through rigorous, ethical financial and contractual practices, and lead staff to ensure behavioral competencies;

·         Develop organizational strategy and bring strategic, visionary, entrepreneurial and collaborative thinking to the operations and country management function and diverse portfolio of programs and projects;

Technical leadership:

Oral Health Care Program:

a.    Lead key meetings and technical events, including developing agendas and background materials, presentations, summary reports, and follow-up actions related to health systems upgrades and oral health outreaches;

b.    Assess and evaluate new and emerging trends in rural oral health delivery system.

c.    Provide day-to-day oversight of Oral Health Care Fellows.

Community Development Program:

a.    Working with the MCW Director of Africa Programs, lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of center work plans and managing day-to-day operations of project deliverables;

Requirements

·         Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree in Public Health or related field preferred;

·         Minimum of 10 years in the field of not-for-profit market, with progressively increasing experience managing complex programs in Tanzania;

·         Experience working with the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly, and Children;

·         Experience working with local government and regulatory authorities in Tanzania;

·         Experience working with and between multi-country non-profits and with multiple funding sources, including foundations, corporation and USG funding;

·         Strong mastery of Google Drive and Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

·         Fluency in English and Swahili required

·         This position is based in Arusha, Tanzania with significant domestic travel