SolidarMed Adolescents’ Health in Adolescents’ Hands Project Manager Jobs in Tanzania
Adolescents’ Health in Adolescents’ Hands Project “AHA!”
The Project Manager assumes a pivotal role in providing technical leadership and oversight for the implementation of the second project phase (2025-2027).
The project AHA! aims at improving sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and rights of adolescents aged between 10-19 years in the rural district of Ulanga, Tanzania. It addresses the key challenges in this context: the unmet demand and inadequate supply of adolescent friendly SRH information and services. A key feature of this project is increasing adolescents’ participation and adolescent-led activities.
The Project Manager, together with the SolidarMed project team, will work closely with the communities, health facility teams, education department, and Council and Regional Health Management teams to ensure the successful implementation of the project.
Your Tasks and Responsibilities
Lead the implementation of the project
Develop work plans and reports according to agreed milestones and donor requirements
Prepare and ensure validity of all project’s legal documents (such as MOUs with authorities)
Develop and proactively share ideas for evidence-based further development of the project
Leading, managing and coaching the project team in Ulanga
Ensure proper management of the project resources (human, financial, materials)
Ensure that the project budget is properly managed and handled in an efficient and effective manner
Ensure adequate project monitoring, data analysis and use for actions and steering
Lead the project’s operational research / evaluations including writing of publications and result dissemination
Prepare quality project reports for timely submission to the relevant authorities and donors
Include all relevant project staff, stakeholders, and authorities in the relevant project cycle management steps and ensure that adolescents can take a relevant role
Proactively look for new partnerships and networks and conduct policy dialogue
Promote visibility and representation of SolidarMed locally, nationally, and internationally
Your Profile
Physician (MD) or Public Health expert (MPH) with at least 5 years of project management experience, including staff and financial management
Public health work experience including health promotion and education in rural settings in Sub-Saharan Africa
Strong organizational, communication and negotiation skills to facilitate policy dialogue
Experience in knowledge sharing, implementation research and scientific exchange (experience in research would be an asset)
Solid computer skills, ideally also data analysis
Creative, open-minded, flexible, self-learner
Willingness to travel in the district and to other parts of the country for representation and networking
Fluent Kiswahili (written and spoken) or willingness to learn
Previous work experience in Tanzania and in the region would be an asset
We Offer
A stimulating environment, linked to an international research organization and other NGOs
Being part of a highly motivated team with flat hierarchies
A rural but safe setting; family posting is possible, but no international schools are available
An attractive benefit package
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; SolidarMed Adolescents’ Health in Adolescents’ Hands Project Manager Jobs in Tanzania
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