Job Details

  • Deadline: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
  • Company: Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation (BMF)
  • Location: Mwanza, Tanzania (with travel across the Lake Zone)
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Category: Directorate of Programs & Strategic Information
  • Posted Date: July 11, 2026
  • Application: Online application

Job Description

Program Officer at Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation (BMF) — July 2026

Program Officer – Health Workforce

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Organization

Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation (BMF)

Location

Mwanza, Tanzania (with travel across the Lake Zone)

Department

Directorate of Programs & Strategic Information

Reports To

Program Manager – Health Workforce

Employment Type

Full-Time

Posted Date

July 11, 2026

Position Summary

The Program Officer serves as the regional focal point in the Lake Zone, supporting the implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of health workforce interventions. The role focuses on improving the availability, competence, and performance of frontline health workers, particularly in primary healthcare and maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) services.

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation

Execute Lake Zone health workforce activities (including the Beginning Fund MNCH initiative) according to approved work plans, budgets, and timelines.

Capacity Building

Support the delivery of training, mentorship, supportive supervision, and performance retention initiatives for frontline health workers.

Monitoring & Learning

Collect, verify, and analyze program data in collaboration with the MERL team; document lessons learned, best practices, and success stories.

Stakeholder Engagement

Maintain strong relationships with Regional Secretariats, Council Health Management Teams (CHMTs), health facilities, and local partners to align initiatives with government priorities.

Compliance & Reporting

Ensure all activities meet donor and organizational policies; prepare high-quality field updates, activity reports, and technical briefs.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, Nursing, Health Administration, or Social Sciences (Master’s degree is an asset).

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in health workforce development, health systems strengthening (HSS), MNCH, or donor-funded health programs.

Knowledge

Strong understanding of Tanzania’s decentralized health system and regional health structures.

Skills

Excellent program coordination, data management, report writing, and stakeholder relationship skills. Proficiency in MS Office.

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How to Apply

Qualified candidates must complete the official application form and upload all required documents using the link below.

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Application Deadline

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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Apply online: Open application link