Are you passionate about transforming healthcare systems and driving impactful change across Africa? The Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation (BMF) is offering an exciting leadership opportunity for highly qualified professionals to join its dynamic team in Tanzania, Benjamin William Mkapa Foundation Vacancies August 2025. Established in 2006, BMF is a leading non-profit trust committed to ensuring healthy lives and well-being for all in Tanzania and beyond.
Guided by innovation, integrity, and excellence, the foundation works to strengthen health systems and deliver sustainable solutions to pressing health challenges—including communicable and non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, nutrition, climate change, and emerging global health threats. As part of its growth and strategic direction, BMF is now seeking applications for the position of:
Position: Director of Programs and Strategic Information
- Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
- Supervises: Six (6) staff members
- Department: Programs and Strategic Information
- Duty Station: Head Office, Dar es Salaam
Purpose of the Role
The Director of Programs and Strategic Information will provide strategic leadership in designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating BMF’s programs. This role is central to aligning projects with the foundation’s 2024–2030 Strategic Business Plan, ensuring impactful delivery while advancing innovation, research, knowledge management, and partnerships.
The position also supports the CEO in developing cutting-edge solutions that drive growth and enhance BMF’s visibility nationally, regionally, and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership
- Lead the design and execution of short- and long-term strategic plans.
- Translate institutional goals into actionable program targets.
- Monitor the implementation of the BMF Strategic Business Plan (2024–2030).
- Align departmental strategies to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
2. Program Planning and Implementation
- Guide program managers in preparing and reviewing budgets.
- Oversee project integration for effective execution.
- Manage risks within the program portfolio.
- Strengthen partnerships with donors, sub-grantees, and technical experts.
3. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research
- Lead BMF’s monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems.
- Oversee institutional data management tools for accuracy and efficiency.
- Build organizational capacity in results-based M&E.
- Partner with research institutions to promote evidence-based practices and publications.
4. Knowledge Management and Learning
- Develop and manage robust knowledge-sharing systems.
- Ensure evidence-based findings inform policy and practice.
- Represent BMF at national, regional, and international forums.
5. Business Development Support
- Collaborate with the Business Development Unit to secure resources.
- Foster partnerships with governments, donors, and stakeholders.
- Provide technical support for proposal development.
6. Digital Health and ICT Innovation
- Oversee BMF’s digital health strategy.
- Guide adoption of innovative digital solutions in health programs.
- Strengthen ICT systems for data collection, reporting, and analysis.
7. Leadership and Team Development
- Inspire and mentor a motivated, accountable, and high-performing team.
- Drive continuous professional growth and organizational alignment.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field.
- 10+ years of professional experience, with at least 5–7 years in senior leadership.
- Proven expertise in strategic program management and organizational operations.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in project design, implementation, and evaluation.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply by completing the online form via the link below: Application Form – Director of Programs and Strategic Information, Please attach all required documents as indicated in the form. Application Deadline: Monday, 1st September 2025
Equal Opportunity Commitment
BMF is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. The foundation upholds the highest standards of safeguarding and will not tolerate any form of abuse. To report any form of misconduct, please submit your complaint via: http://whistleblow.mkapafoundation.or.tz/, Don’t miss this chance to be part of an organization that is shaping the future of healthcare in Tanzania and Africa. Apply now and be part of the change.
