Jhpiego
Overview
The Project Lead will provide overall leadership and strategic oversight for the implementation of the Pandemic Fund–supported project to strengthen specimen referral and transportation systems across Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. The role will ensure the development and operationalization of a scalable, integrated, and multisectoral specimen referral system aligned with the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), IDSR framework, and One Health approach.
The Project Lead will work closely with the Ministry of Health (Mainland and Zanzibar) and other Pandemic Fund stakeholders/partners to strengthen coordination between human and animal health laboratory networks, improve efficiency and traceability of specimen transport, and support rapid detection and response to public health threats
This position will be closed on April 20th, 2026.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight
Provide overall leadership and direction for project implementation across Mainland and Zanzibar
Lead development and execution of work plans, budgets, and performance monitoring frameworks
Ensure alignment with national policies, WHO guidance, and Global Health Security priorities
Drive adaptive management using data and performance monitoring
Technical Leadership – Specimen Referral Systems
Oversee development and dissemination of standardized SOPs and referral algorithms for priority diseases
Ensure integration of specimen referral systems across human and animal health sectors (One Health)
Provide strategic guidance on strengthening referral coordination, biosafety, and transport systems
Support operationalization of national and international specimen transport frameworks
Program Implementation & Coordination
Oversee dissemination of:
Zanzibar Integrated Sample Referral and Transport Operational Manual (ZISRT–OPM)
National Sample Referral System (SRS) Atlas for Mainland Tanzania
Ensure effective rollout across all target facilities and regions
Coordinate national and regional workshops and multisectoral stakeholder engagements
Strengthen coordination mechanisms between laboratories, surveillance units, and transport systems
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as primary liaison with MoH (Mainland and Zanzibar), WHO, and key partners
Represent Jhpiego in national technical working groups and One Health platforms
Facilitate multisectoral collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health sectors
People & Team Management
Supervise and mentor project staff, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery
Foster a high-performing, accountable, and collaborative team environment
Build capacity of government counterparts and partners
Financial & Operational Oversight
Oversee project budgets, financial tracking, and reporting
Ensure compliance with WHO and Jhpiego policies and procedures
Ensure efficient and accountable use of resources
Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
Oversee monitoring of project performance, including dissemination and adoption of referral systems
Ensure timely preparation of technical and donor reports
Promote use of data to improve program implementation and decision-making
Business Development & Knowledge Management
Document best practices and lessons learned
Support dissemination of project results to national and global stakeholders
Contribute to future funding opportunities and scale-up
Required Qualifications
Advanced degree in public health, laboratory sciences, epidemiology, or related field
Minimum 7 years of experience in global health programs, with at least 3 years in senior leadership roles
Strong experience in laboratory systems strengthening, surveillance, or global health security
Demonstrated experience working with Government of Tanzania and donor-funded program.
Experience in multisectoral/One Health programming strongly preferred
Proven leadership, management, and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred Qualification
Excellent communication, facilitation, and representation skills
Fluency in English; Swahili preferred
Ability to travel nationall
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers
Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include cover letters, resume, and references.
For further information about Jhpiego, visit our website at www.jhpiego.org
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Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.
Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Jhpiego, a Johns Hopkins University affiliate, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities, women, individuals who are disabled, and veterans.
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