Program Director at Results for Development (R4D) Tanzania

Program Director at Results for Development (R4D) Tanzania September 2024

• Dar es Salaam
• International – Health /
• Full-Time Exempt /
• On-site

Results for Development (R4D)
is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with
change agents around the world — government officials, civil society
leaders and social innovators — to create strong systems that support
healthy, educated people. We help our partners move from knowing their
goal to knowing how to reach it. We combine global expertise in health,
education and nutrition with analytic rigor, practical support for
decision-making and implementation and access to peer problem-solving
networks. Together with our partners, we build self-sustaining systems
that serve everyone and deliver lasting results. Then we share what we
learn so others can achieve results for development, too.

We
have a unique and vibrant culture at R4D. Diversity, equity and
inclusion are at the heart of our work environment and help advance our
mission. Diversity—of ideas, identities, perspectives and backgrounds—is
vital to who we are and what we do. We
seek people who embrace these values and will help reinforce them. Our
work culture is collaborative, creative and entrepreneurial. We operate
based on trust and respect. Teams across the organization frequently
collaborate on programmatic work and support each other in continuously
building a better R4D.

Position title: Program Director – Healthcare Financing, Tanzania
Location:
This position is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and reports to the
Executive Vice President (EVP) / Senior Health Financing Director on the
project; and an indirect report to the Overall Project Lead
Department: Health
Position Summary:
The
Program Director, with the support of the Country Manager and EVP, will
provide technical leadership and program management support to the
development and implementation of health financing activities for an
anticipated FCDO grant in Tanzania.

The Program Director will
contribute to strategy, project management, and analytic activities
within the R4D Tanzania country team. The Program Director may also
contribute to strategy, program management and activities in other
countries R4D operates in. He/she will also carry out targeted scanning
of opportunities for business development to build robust grant
pipelines.

Responsibilities:
The Program Director will
serve as a key member of the project leadership, advise on overall
project strategy and design, contribute technical expertise, supervise
direct and indirect reports, manage local consultants, and oversee the
implementation of health financing activities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
·
Participates fully as a member of R4D by contributing, assisting, and
participating in projects, activities, and initiatives as requested by
management.

Provide strategic direction and leadership to the
Tanzania country team in the design and implementation of health
financing projects and activities. (60 %)
· Lead health economics
and financing analysis in areas including, but not limited to, resource
mapping, fiscal space, public financial management, strategic
purchasing, provider payment, costing, cost-effectiveness, equity and
efficiency.
· Provide strategic and technical leadership across the
health financing activities and assist in the design and implementation
of project activities.
· Supervise the direct and indirect reports and provide mentorship and coaching as required.
·
Oversee implementation of and provide quality control for technical
scopes of work implemented through consultants, partners or
subcontractors.
· Lead and participate in annual workplan development, review and implementation.
· Oversight of the budget management of Tanzania health financing activities.

Develop, manage and coordinate external relationships with stakeholders. (25%)
· Liaise between R4D and country stakeholders on health financing matters.
·
Coordinate with all relevant health financing stakeholders,
particularly government stakeholders, and serve as the face of the
project for health financing activities.
· Identify collaboration and knowledge sharing opportunities across Tanzania and other R4D offices.
·
Work closely with the project team and relevant global, regional, and
country stakeholders to advance and inform policy and facilitate the
uptake of technical approaches within country buy-ins.
· Contribute
to business development efforts for the Tanzania office specifically,
and broadly in R4D Healthcare Financing related proposals.

Increase
the knowledge base and understanding of R4D ’s health care financing
work through regular monitoring, learning and evaluation; and
development of various knowledge products. (15%)
· Contribute to
relevant learning activities such as learning events and/or webinars
supporting the achievement of project goals and objectives.
·
Contributing to the effective monitoring of key activities and
documenting and disseminating results at national, regional and/or
global levels.
· Contributing to developing and adapting relevant analytic tools and methods for project aims
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Qualifications and work experience

• MSc degree in health economics, health financing, health policy, public health, or related field. A PhD will be an advantage.
• 10 years of experience with at least 8 years of relevant global health experience.
• Skills in health economics, healthcare financing, political science, and policy development
• Demonstrated
  experience working in Tanzania with proven experience effectively
  working with, and meeting the needs of, various health financing
  stakeholders in Tanzania.
• Relevant work experience in a research
  institution, government, bilateral or multilateral development agency,
  consulting firm, NGO, or think tank.
• Experience leading a high-performing project team effectively

Competencies and skills

• Ability to think and solve problems in a structured, logical and creative manner.
• Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively work collaboratively in a team-based
  environment, as well as independently, to work on complex work
  streams/projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with a wide variety of different stakeholders.
• Comfortable working with a diverse team located in different geographies.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to prepare compelling presentations and written reports.
• Willingness to travel domestically, approximately 30%

Results for Development is
an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer committed to
fostering and nurturing an energetic, collaborative and diverse
workforce. R4D provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive
employee benefits.

How to Apply:
This is Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.