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Technical Director, MNCH

Oct 8, 2026 - 16:15
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Jhpiego Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Deadline: Oct 8, 2027
Technical Director, MNCH

Job snapshot

Technical Director, MNCH vacancy at Jhpiego. The post sits inside the finance function, where accuracy and controls matter most. The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, closing on Oct 8, 2027.

RoleTechnical Director, MNCH
EmployerJhpiego
LocationDar es Salaam, Tanzania
DeadlineOct 8, 2027

Jhpiego runs financial controls and monthly reporting.

Role overview

Jhpiego has an open vacancy for for this vacancy in the advertised role for this vacancy as covered here Technical Director MNCH in on this listing in the advertised role as covered here on this listing on this listing on on this listing this listing Dar es Salaam Tanzania.

The AFGHS Jhpiego project is funded by on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role for on this listing this vacancy the U S.

Department of State DoS to in the advertised role for this vacancy on in the advertised role this listing support the delivery of in the advertised role on this listing on this listing in for this vacancy the advertised role on as covered here this listing lifesaving comprehensive maternal newborn and as covered here for this vacancy child health MNCH and as covered here malaria.

Key responsibilities

  • Capacity Building Provide technical leadership for for this vacancy as covered here for as covered here this vacancy for for this vacancy this vacancy assessment of in the advertised role as covered here MNCH workforce and in the advertised role for as covered here on this listing this vacancy clinical capacity needs and in the advertised role on this listing development of on this listing evidence based approaches to as covered here address identified gaps.
  • Making sure appropriate integration of as covered here on this listing MNCH support with as covered here malaria HIV community health remaining related service areas.
  • Providing technical leadership for in as covered here the advertised role on in the advertised role this listing high impact maternal and on this listing as covered here newborn on this listing interventions over the continuum of in the advertised role on this listing on this listing care antenatal care high in the advertised role standard intrapartum care emergency obstetric and in the advertised role on this listing on this listing newborn care prevention and managem.
  • Integrated management of for in the advertised role as covered here this as covered here vacancy childhood illness emergency triage and as covered here for this vacancy for this vacancy as for this vacancy covered here as covered on this listing here treatment routine and in the advertised role intensified immunizat This as as covered here well covers providing strategic technical guidance for for this vacancy child health nutrition immunization interventions.
  • Effectiveness standard consistency responsiveness to for this vacancy national and as covered here subnational priorities This as for this vacancy well covers providing technical for this vacancy input into on this for this vacancy listing the design planning for this vacancy implementation scale up of on this listing as covered here MNCH activities.
  • Technical Leadership and in on this listing the advertised role Standard for this vacancy Improvement Provide overall technical direction and for this vacancy as covered here in for this vacancy the advertised role oversight for for this vacancy as covered here MNCH as covered here interventions securing alignment with as covered here national policies project objectives global evidence.
  • Leading implementation and institutionalization of for this vacancy on this listing evidence as covered here based standard improvement approaches on this listing over project supported MNCH services.
  • Providing technical leadership over maternal and as covered here for this vacancy as in the advertised role covered here as covered here newborn in for this vacancy the advertised role health as covered here child health nutrition in in the advertised role the advertised role immunization as covered here related integrated service delivery approaches.

Requirements

  • Making sure training is linked to in the advertised role on this listing on this listing in on this listing the advertised role on as covered here this listing post training mentorship supportive in for this vacancy the advertised role supervision for this vacancy workplace application measurement of as covered here for this vacancy competency on this listing or service delivery as for this vacancy covered here improvement rather than training completion alone.
  • Workforce Development Assess priority institutional and on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role for this vacancy on this listing workforce capacity gaps with for this vacancy in the advertised role in the advertised role for in the advertised role this vacancy government counterparts and in the advertised role for this vacancy translate on this listing findings into time bound on this listing capacity building plans with on this listing measurable competency or system out.
  • Represent the project in in the advertised role as covered here related in the advertised role national technical working groups in in the advertised role for this vacancy the in the advertised role advertised role task forces for this vacancy guideline development workflows remaining MNCH coordination forums.
  • Apply on Jhpiego careers.
  • Maintaining strong technical relationships with as covered here for this vacancy for this vacancy in as covered here the advertised role on on this listing this listing government professional bodies academic and as covered here for this vacancy as in the advertised role covered here training in the advertised role institutions implementing partners remaining MNCH stakeholders.
  • Open official job details.
  • Strengthen government led mentorship for in the advertised role this vacancy on this listing supportive for in the advertised role this vacancy supervision clinical for this vacancy audit data on this on this listing listing review QI mechanisms and as covered here for for as covered here this vacancy this vacancy progressively reduce as covered here reliance on parallel project systems.
  • Building the technical and in as covered here the advertised role leadership capacity of on this listing in on this listing for this vacancy the advertised role project MNCH staff via on this listing as covered here as covered here clear as covered here performance expectations coaching for this vacancy delegated leadership periodic review of technical deliverables.
  • Work with government counterparts to as covered here for this vacancy as in the advertised role covered here institutionalize in for this vacancy the advertised role effective in the advertised role training mentorship supportive supervision on this listing standard improvement functions inside routine government systems.
  • Government Contact and for as covered here this vacancy Technical Coordination Serve in as covered here for this vacancy the in the advertised role advertised role as in on this listing the advertised role a in the advertised role senior technical resource to on this listing on this listing related Ministry of in the advertised role on this listing Health on this listing technical units PMORALG structures regional and in the advertised role council health teams remaining government counter.

Key skills

How to apply

Apply via the Jhpiego careers portal for on this listing for this vacancy this Technical Director MNCH.

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Common questions

What role is open?
Jhpiego is recruiting a Technical Director, MNCH.
Where is the job based?
The post is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
When does it close?
The closing date is Oct 8, 2027.
How do I apply?
Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the Jhpiego site
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Advert requirement: Apply on Jhpiego careers. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.

Advert requirement: Workforce Development Assess priority institutional and on this listing in the advertised role in the advertised role for this vacancy on this listing workforce capacity gaps with for this vacancy in the advertised role in the advertised role for in the advertised role this vacancy government counterparts and in the advertised role for this vacancy translate on this listing findings into time bound on this listing capacity building plans with on this listing measurable competency or system out. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.

Advert requirement: Government Contact and for as covered here this vacancy Technical Coordination Serve in as covered here for this vacancy the in the advertised role advertised role as in on this listing the advertised role a in the advertised role senior technical resource to on this listing on this listing related Ministry of in the advertised role on this listing Health on this listing technical units PMORALG structures regional and in the advertised role council health teams remaining government counter. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.

Advert requirement: Work with government counterparts to as covered here for this vacancy as in the advertised role covered here institutionalize in for this vacancy the advertised role effective in the advertised role training mentorship supportive supervision on this listing standard improvement functions inside routine government systems. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.

Advert requirement: Making sure training is linked to in the advertised role on this listing on this listing in on this listing the advertised role on as covered here this listing post training mentorship supportive in for this vacancy the advertised role supervision for this vacancy workplace application measurement of as covered here for this vacancy competency on this listing or service delivery as for this vacancy covered here improvement rather than training completion alone. How would you demonstrate this requirement using a specific example from your work or training? Describe the task, your actions, relevant tools and outcome. Be clear about anything you have not yet done.

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YOUR NAME,
PHYSICAL ADDRESS (E.G. MOROGORO, TANZANIA).
OCTOBER 08, 2026.
THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER,
JHPIEGO,
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.
Dear Sir/Madam,
RE: APPLICATION FOR TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, MNCH

Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Technical Director, MNCH position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.

My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Technical Director, MNCH. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Key skills How to apply shared questions Apply on Jhpiego in the advertised role careers Workforce Development Assess priority institutional and on th.

I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as Effectiveness quality consistency responsiveness to national and subnational priorities leading implementation and institutionalization of evidence based standard improve.... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.

I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position before the application deadline of Oct 8, 2027.

Thank you for considering my application.

Yours faithfully,
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For Technical Director, MNCH, use the method in this advert and finish before October 8, 2027.

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  1. Apply on the official Jhpiego iCIMS careers portal for this vacancy
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