The Health and Care Programme Officer will lead effective design, development and professional management and evaluation of Health and Care of programme implementation in line with HelpAge’s organisational policies, values and frameworks; providing strategic leadership to achieve health and care services for older men and women and people with disabilities (PwDs). Responsible for the effective management of funded programmes ensuring compliance to donor contracts and standard project and financial management are strictly adhered to. The HCPO is a key member of the senior management team in Tanzania (SMT).
Person Specification
- A medical doctor or public health specialist who have practised at least for 3 years.
- Minimum five years in a management position with substantial experience in working with Government Ministries in health policy and strategy design and reforms and proven leadership in supervising staff and Managing Health and Care Department/Unit in any International organization, Government or development partner.
- Experience of developing successful funding proposals and overseeing large complex grants.
- Experience in capacity building and working with local organizations.
- Ability to coach and mentor diverse partners across several regions.
- Ability to work under pressure and to short deadlines.
- Communication, and reporting skills (verbal and written)
- Demonstrable interest and knowledge in gender and ageing issues
- Experience of closely working with the media for public awareness
- Fluency in Kiswahili and English
- Experience of working with Government (Republic of Tanzania and Zanzibar)
