Job Vacancies at Jhpiego Tanzania, August 2026

BVD Preparedness Coordinator at Jhpiego – Kagera, August 2026

Jhpiego is inviting applications from experienced public health professionals for the position of Special Task BVD Preparedness Coordinator under the Reaching Impact, Saturation and Epidemic Control (RISE) project in Kagera Region, Tanzania.

The successful candidate will coordinate the day-to-day implementation of the RISE Bundibugyo Virus Disease (BVD) Preparedness Work Plan in Kagera from August to November 2026.

The role requires an experienced health-programme professional with at least five years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of Tanzania's health system and practical experience working with regional, council, health-facility and community structures.

Applications must be submitted by 21 August 2026.

Job Overview

Employer: Jhpiego
Project: Reaching Impact, Saturation and Epidemic Control (RISE)
Position: Special Task BVD Preparedness Coordinator
Location: Kagera Region, Tanzania
Assignment Period: August–November 2026
Job Area: Public Health / Global Health Security / Emergency Preparedness
Experience Required: At least 5 years
Application Deadline: 21 August 2026

About the RISE Project

The Reaching Impact, Saturation and Epidemic Control (RISE) project is funded by the U.S. Department of State and supports malaria prevention, diagnosis, treatment and surveillance activities in Tanzania.

The project currently works in areas including:

• Kagera

• Pwani

• Zanzibar

RISE works closely with government health authorities, regional and council health-management teams, health facilities, communities and U.S. Government partners to strengthen health systems and improve service delivery.

The project has received funding to support Bundibugyo Virus Disease preparedness activities in Kagera Region as part of Tanzania's national BVD contingency efforts.

About the BVD Preparedness Coordinator Role

The Special Task BVD Preparedness Coordinator will provide overall coordination for implementation of the RISE BVD Preparedness Work Plan in Kagera Region.

The successful candidate will help ensure that preparedness activities are implemented:

• On time.

• According to approved plans.

• Within the agreed budget and scope.

• With appropriate documentation.

• In coordination with government health authorities.

• In a way that strengthens frontline health-facility readiness.

The role will also support Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) activities connected to priority health facilities and their surrounding communities.

Reporting and Working Relationships

The BVD Preparedness Coordinator will report to the:

RISE Technical Advisor

The successful candidate will work closely with:

• RISE Kagera Field Team Leader.

• Regional Health Management Team (RHMT).

• Council Health Management Teams (CHMTs).

• Health facilities.

• Community structures.

• Emergency-response partners.

• U.S. Government global health-security implementing partners.

Key Responsibilities

1. Work Planning and Day-to-Day Coordination

The Coordinator will translate the approved BVD Preparedness Work Plan into practical implementation schedules.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing detailed activity schedules.

• Clarifying responsibilities for planned activities.

• Coordinating logistics.

• Monitoring follow-up actions.

• Supporting implementation within approved timelines.

• Tracking progress against the work plan.

The successful candidate will work closely with the RISE Technical Advisor and Kagera Field Team Leader to ensure activities are properly coordinated.

Coordination Across Kagera

The role will coordinate implementation across priority councils including:

• Kyerwa

• Ngara

• Misenyi

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• Bukoba Municipal Council

Activities should remain aligned with approved:

• Scope.

• Budget.

• Timelines.

• Government priorities.

The Coordinator will maintain an updated implementation tracker and identify possible delays or bottlenecks early.

Issues requiring higher-level support should be escalated promptly to the appropriate RISE or government counterpart.

2. Strengthen Frontline BVD Readiness

A major responsibility will be strengthening preparedness among regional, council and health-facility teams.

The successful candidate will support teams in areas including:

• Early recognition of suspected BVD cases.

• Temporary separation or isolation of suspected cases.

• Safe referral.

• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).

• Disease surveillance.

• Continuity of essential health services.

The role requires practical understanding of outbreak preparedness and the ability to coordinate several stakeholders within the health system.

Facility-Based Tabletop Exercises

The BVD Preparedness Coordinator will coordinate facility-based tabletop exercises.

These exercises will help health workers and facility teams examine how they would respond to suspected cases or other emergency scenarios.

The Coordinator will ensure:

• Exercises are properly organised.

• Lessons are documented.

• Action points are recorded.

• Responsibilities are assigned.

• Agreed follow-up actions are completed.

Preparedness and IPC Materials

The Coordinator will help ensure that approved Infection Prevention and Control and preparedness materials are available when required.

Responsibilities will include supporting:

• Timely availability of materials.

• Appropriate use.

• Accountability.

• Documentation.

3. Strengthen Risk Communication and Community Engagement

The successful candidate will coordinate facility-linked Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) activities.

This will involve working with change agents and community stakeholders in priority villages and destination venues.

Relevant stakeholders may include:

• Community leaders.

• Traditional healer representatives.

• Bodaboda representatives.

• Venue managers.

• Other community structures.

Community Health Messaging

RCCE activities should reinforce important health messages related to:

• Early care-seeking.

• Safe referral.

• Infection Prevention and Control.

• Accurate information about BVD.

• Availability and readiness of nearby health facilities.

The Coordinator will help ensure communities receive accurate and practical information while avoiding misinformation and unnecessary rumours.

Community Feedback

The role will also support feedback mechanisms connecting:

• Community structures.

• Destination venues.

• Health facilities.

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• Council health teams.

Community concerns, rumours and emerging risks should be communicated to relevant teams so that appropriate action can be taken.

4. Government and Partner Coordination

The BVD Preparedness Coordinator will serve as RISE's operational focal point for BVD preparedness activities in Kagera under the guidance of the RISE Technical Advisor.

The successful candidate will work closely with:

• Government health authorities.

• Emergency-response partners.

• Health facilities.

• Community structures.

• Development partners.

• U.S. Government-funded global health-security programmes.

The objective is to ensure coordinated implementation and avoid unnecessary duplication of activities.

Coordination Meetings

The Coordinator will participate in relevant technical and coordination meetings.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing implementation updates.

• Reporting progress.

• Documenting agreed actions.

• Following up outstanding issues.

• Participating in relevant emergency-response pillar meetings.

The role requires someone comfortable representing a programme in meetings involving government officials and development partners.

5. Monitoring, Reporting and Accountability

Strong documentation and reporting will be an important part of the position.

The Coordinator will ensure accurate records are maintained for activities including:

• Attendance.

• Health-facility coaching.

• Tabletop exercises.

• Community engagement.

• Facility visits.

• Destination-venue engagement.

• Other preparedness activities.

Monitoring Implementation

The successful candidate will track progress against agreed indicators.

This may include monitoring:

• Facility visits.

• Tabletop exercises.

• Community engagement activities.

• Destination-venue activities.

• Follow-up actions.

Monitoring findings should be used to identify areas requiring further attention.

Weekly Reporting

The BVD Preparedness Coordinator will prepare concise weekly bullet-point updates for the RISE Technical Advisor.

The successful candidate will also contribute to:

• Donor reporting.

• Government reporting.

• Internal project reports.

• Activity documentation.

Strong written communication skills will therefore be essential.

Project Close-Out

Because the assignment covers a defined implementation period from August to November 2026, the Coordinator will also support an orderly close-out of BVD preparedness activities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Reconciling materials.

• Organising records.

• Documenting achievements.

• Capturing lessons learned.

• Handing over outstanding action points.

Required Academic Qualifications

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas or another relevant global-health field:

• Public Health.

• Medicine.

• Nursing.

• Health Systems Management.

• Epidemiology.

• Related Global Health discipline.

Required Work Experience

Applicants should have at least:

Five years of experience coordinating health-programme implementation in Tanzania.

Relevant experience should involve working through:

• Regional structures.

• Council structures.

• Health facilities.

• Community structures.

Experience With Tanzania Health Authorities

Candidates should have demonstrated experience working with:

• Regional Health Management Teams (RHMTs).

• Council Health Management Teams (CHMTs).

• Health facilities.

• Community-level stakeholders.

Previous experience within an NGO or donor-funded programme will be considered an advantage.

Outbreak Preparedness Experience

Experience supporting any of the following areas is strongly preferred:

• Outbreak preparedness.

• Outbreak response.

• Disease surveillance.

• Infection Prevention and Control.

• Emergency coordination.

• Risk Communication and Community Engagement.

• Global Health Security.

Candidates with practical emergency-response or infectious-disease preparedness experience should highlight this clearly in their applications.

Donor-Funded Programme Experience

Experience managing donor-funded health programmes is desirable.

Familiarity with U.S. Government-funded health programming will also be valuable.

Applicants with such experience should clearly identify:

• Projects worked on.

• Donors involved.

• Their responsibilities.

• Government counterparts supported.

• Major results achieved.

Language Requirements

Applicants should have excellent written and spoken communication skills in:

• Kiswahili

• English

The successful candidate must be able to prepare clear and concise implementation reports and updates.

Computer Skills

Candidates should be competent in Microsoft Office applications, including:

• Microsoft Word.

• Microsoft Excel.

• Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Email.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong coordination skills.

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• Planning ability.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Good documentation.

• Strong follow-up skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Ability to work under short implementation timelines.

• Good stakeholder-management skills.

• Strong communication abilities.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Location and Travel

Applicants should be willing to be based in Kagera Region.

The position will require frequent travel within the region, particularly to implementation areas including:

• Kyerwa.

• Ngara.

• Misenyi.

• Bukoba Municipal Council.

Candidates should therefore be comfortable with regular field travel.

Documents Required

Jhpiego requires applicants to prepare a single document for upload containing:

• Cover letter.

• Resume/CV.

• References.

Applicants should combine the required materials before beginning the online application.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official Jhpiego Careers platform:

https://www.jhpiego.org/careers/

Search for the position:

Special Task BVD Preparedness Coordinator

Applicants should review the complete official vacancy before submitting their application.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted by:

21 August 2026

Candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply before the final day to avoid last-minute problems with the online application.

Pre-Employment Background Check

The successful candidate selected for the position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation.

Applicants should therefore ensure that information concerning their:

• Education.

• Employment history.

• Professional experience.

• References.

is complete and accurate.

Equal Opportunity

Jhpiego is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages qualified applicants from different backgrounds to apply.

Recruitment decisions are made without discrimination based on characteristics unrelated to a candidate's ability to perform the position.

Recruitment Scam Warning

Jhpiego warns job seekers about fraudulent recruitment offers.

Applicants should remember:

• Jhpiego recruiters do not charge applicants recruitment fees.

• Active positions are advertised through official Jhpiego careers channels.

• Genuine Jhpiego recruitment emails use the jhpiego.org domain.

Candidates should be cautious about individuals requesting money in exchange for employment, interviews or recruitment assistance.

Conclusion

The Special Task BVD Preparedness Coordinator position at Jhpiego is a specialised public-health opportunity for experienced professionals interested in outbreak preparedness, Global Health Security and health-system coordination.

The successful candidate will coordinate BVD preparedness activities across Kagera Region from August to November 2026, working closely with regional and council health authorities, health facilities, communities and development partners.

Applicants should possess a relevant Bachelor's degree, at least five years of health-programme coordination experience in Tanzania, strong experience working with RHMTs and CHMTs, and excellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili.

Interested candidates should combine their cover letter, CV and references into a single document and submit their application through the Jhpiego Careers portal by 21 August 2026.