Vacancy title:
Health Program Lead
Employment type: Full time, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Management, Healthcare, Social Services & Nonprofit, Business Operations
Jobs at:
Africa Initiative Development Foundation
Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, October 17 2026
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
The Health Program Lead manages the organization's health portfolio, designing and delivering programs that improve health outcomes in target communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage health programs (e.g., maternal health, disease prevention, WASH, nutrition).
- Develop work plans, budgets, and timelines.
- Supervise health program staff and partners.
- Ensure programs meet donor and government health standards.
- Coordinate with health authorities, clinics, and community health workers.
- Monitor health indicators and program outcomes with MEL.
- Ensure compliance with ethical and medical protocols.
- Represent the organization in health sector coordination meetings.
- Write donor reports and proposals for health funding.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, or related field.
- 5–8 years of health program management experience.
- Knowledge of health systems, epidemiology, and community health.
- Experience with donors (USAID, WHO, Global Fund, etc.).
- Strong project management and reporting skills.
Competencies
Public health expertise · Program management · Community engagement · Data-driven decision-making
Professional experience is an advantage. However, demonstrated capability, commitment, and leadership potential will also be considered.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now (hr@aidf.or.tz) .
Interested applicants should submit their applications with the following information and documents:
- Subject Format: POSITION TITLE : FULL NAME
- Example: Regional Volunteer Coordinator : Khushi Bajaria
- Full Name, Phone Number, mail Address, Current Region, and District or Municipality.
- Position Applied For.
- Current Occupation or Education Status.
- CV/Resume highlighting relevant experience.
- Social Media Usernames.
- A Brief Statement of Motivation explaining why you want to join AIDF and what you intend to contribute.
Professional experience is an advantage. However, demonstrated capability, commitment, and leadership potential will also be considered.
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