Program Manager at Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation — July 2026
Job Overview
Program Manager at Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation — July 2026
Program Manager – Health Workforce
Organization: Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation (BMF) Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (with travel to project sites) Department: Directorate of Programs & Strategic Information Reports To: Director of Programs & Strategic Information Employment Type: Full-Time Supervises: Program Officers (Health Workforce and Compensation)
Program Manager – Health Workforce Job Vacancy at Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation — July 2026
Position Summary
The Program Manager provides strategic leadership, management, and oversight of the Foundation’s Health Workforce Portfolio across Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. The role focuses on strengthening health systems, driving portfolio growth, managing stakeholder relationships, and mobilizing resources to achieve sustainable health outcomes.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
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Strategic Leadership: Drive the design, implementation, and expansion of evidence-based health workforce interventions aligned with national priorities.
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Portfolio & Program Management: Oversee project lifecycles, budgets, compliance, and risk management across multiple donor-funded HRH initiatives.
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Technical Excellence & Learning: Lead capacity-building initiatives (training, mentorship, retention strategies) and leverage data/research to document lessons learned and inform policy.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate partnerships with government institutions, donors, and development partners; represent BMF in technical working groups and policy forums.
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Business Development: Contribute technical expertise to proposal development, concept notes, and resource mobilization efforts to foster portfolio growth.
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Team Leadership: Mentor and supervise program staff, fostering a collaborative, high-performance, and accountable culture.
Qualifications and Experience
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Education: Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Systems Management, Health Policy, Public Administration, Medicine, Nursing, or a related field.
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Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in health workforce/systems strengthening, including managing multi-stakeholder, donor-funded projects.
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Knowledge: Deep understanding of health workforce systems and policies in Tanzania (regional experience is an asset).
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Skills: Proven track record in program design, budgeting, proposal development, strategic planning, and team management. Excellent analytical and communication abilities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should complete the application form and attach the required documents via the official portal.
👉 CLICK HERE TO APPLY (or use the application link provided in the official notice)
Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
BMF is an equal opportunity and safeguarding employer. Workplace abuse can be reported securely via http://whistleblow.mkapafoundation.or.tz/.
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