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Job Description Executive Director Our client, a leading and highly respected not-for-profit organization in Tanzania’s health sector, is seeking an exceptional Executive Director to provide visionary leadership and drive its next phase of growth, impact, and sustainability. Reporting to the Board of Directors and based in Dar es Salaam, the Executive Director will be responsible for setting the organization’s strategic direction, ensuring operational excellence, and delivering its mission and long-term objectives. The role will lead efforts to strengthen the organization’s position as a centre of excellence in health programme implementation, policy advocacy, technical assistance, research, knowledge generation, and capacity building across Tanzania and the region. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in stakeholder engagement, resource mobilization, institutional development, and organizational performance, while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and high performance. They will also demonstrate a strong ability to engage effectively with the Government of Tanzania, development partners, donors, and other key stakeholders to [...]

RESPONSIBILITIES

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- Strategic leadership and direction within the health sector Provide visionary leadership to implement the organization’s Strategic Plan in alignment with national and global health priorities.

- Translate Board decisions into actionable strategies, annual operational plans, and measurable performance outcomes.

- Drive and strengthen the organization’s technical excellence, institutional growth, innovation, policy influence, and transformation agenda, reinforcing its position as a leading and trusted national and regional provider of technical assistance in advancing health and social welfare outcomes.

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- Financial stewardship and sustainability Provide executive oversight of organizational sustainability, financial performance, resource allocation, and long-term viability.

- Ensure a robust and diversified funding and portfolio base through strategic partnerships, grants, investments, and innovative income-generating initiatives.

- Promote financial prudence, accountability, transparency, sound risk management, business continuity, and protection of the organization’s assets.

- Ensure availability of quality financial information to support Executive Management and Board oversight.

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QUALIFICATIONS

- & Experience Masters Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Medicine, Life Sciences, Health Economics, or a related discipline from reputable University and other higher learning institutions.

- A PhD will be an added advantage.

- At least Fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible leadership experience preferably in public health, five (5) of which must be at the executive level.

- Proven experience leading complex organizations, preferably within health programs, academia, health research, large health related NGOs.

- Demonstrated strength in organizational governance, financial oversight, and the development of strategic partnerships.

- Proven track record of adaptation and resilience during public health financial turbulence.

- Strong understanding of Tanzania’s health systems along the health building blocks, with experience in working with multilateral donors and international partners.

- Recognized record of advancing organizational transformation, performance excellence, and long-term strategic impact.

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HOW TO APPLY

Application If your career aspirations align with this exciting opportunity, please submit your application, including a detailed cover letter and your most recent résumé, to [email protected] , quoting ‘Executive Director’ on the subject line by 2 September 2026 . Tanzanian nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. How to Apply for this Job No separate application link was provided.