THPS (Tanzania Health Promotion Support) has announced an exciting full-time career opportunity for the position of Research, Evaluation & Resources Mobilization Technical Advisor based in Dar es Salaam. This senior-level role is ideal for highly experienced public health professionals with strong expertise in research, program evaluation, and grant acquisition.
The position was posted in April 2026, with the application deadline set for 27 April 2026, and reports directly to the Director of Programs. This is a strategic leadership role that will contribute significantly to strengthening evidence-based health programming and sustainable funding growth at THPS.
About THPS
THPS is a leading Tanzanian organization dedicated to improving public health outcomes through innovative health programs, technical support, and strategic partnerships. The organization works closely with government institutions, donors, academic bodies, and implementing partners to enhance healthcare delivery systems and improve patient outcomes across the country.
With its continued commitment to research-driven solutions, THPS is seeking a highly qualified professional to lead its research, evaluation, and resource mobilization agenda.
Job Overview
The Research, Evaluation & Resources Mobilization Technical Advisor will play a central leadership role in guiding THPS’s research and evaluation portfolio while also driving strategic fundraising and partnership development efforts. The successful candidate will oversee the design and implementation of high-quality operational, implementation, and epidemiological research studies, ensuring scientific rigor, ethical compliance, and alignment with national and donor priorities.
In addition, the role focuses heavily on resource mobilization, including identifying grants, contracts, and consultancy opportunities that align with THPS’s mission and strategic direction. The advisor will also work closely with THPS technical teams and the Government of Tanzania to strengthen data-driven decision-making and evidence generation for program improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Research Leadership
The selected candidate will be responsible for leading research activities across multiple health programs. This includes:
- Designing and implementing operational and epidemiological research
- Developing research protocols and data collection tools
- Ensuring ethical compliance, including IRB processes
- Leading advanced quantitative and qualitative data analysis
- Guiding scientific writing such as:
- manuscripts
- abstracts
- policy briefs
- conference presentations
- Promoting research utilization for program and policy improvement
- Building partnerships with local and international research institutions
The advisor will ensure compliance with national research requirements such as NIMR regulations and donor guidelines.
Evaluation and Learning Functions
A major part of this position involves providing technical leadership in program evaluations.
This includes:
- Baseline evaluations
- Midline assessments
- Endline evaluations
- strategic plan reviews
The role requires the development of strong evaluation frameworks, sampling methods, indicators, and digital data systems. Other responsibilities include:
- supervising evaluation consultants
- maintaining data quality standards
- validating and cleaning datasets
- interpreting findings
- converting results into actionable recommendations
The advisor will also support the integration of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) systems across all THPS programs.
Resource Mobilization and Proposal Development
This is one of the most strategic aspects of the role. The successful candidate will lead efforts to secure sustainable funding through:
- grant opportunities
- donor contracts
- consultancies
- consortium partnerships
Responsibilities include:
- identifying funding opportunities
- tracking proposal deadlines
- leading concept note development
- preparing technical proposals
- coordinating budgets with finance teams
- engaging local and international partners
- supporting consortium applications
- maintaining a funding pipeline
This position is highly suited for professionals with a strong history of successful grant acquisition and proposal writing.
Cross-Cutting Responsibilities
The Technical Advisor will also support broader institutional strengthening through:
- collaboration with government ministries and agencies
- stakeholder engagement
- conference participation
- publication of findings
- staff mentorship and capacity building
- technical support for students, interns, and residents
The role also emphasizes data governance, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
Qualifications and Experience Required
THPS is looking for highly qualified candidates with strong academic and professional credentials.
Education Requirements
Applicants must possess either:
- a PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or related field
OR
- a Doctor of Medicine degree plus a Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or related field
All qualifications must be from accredited institutions.
Experience Requirements
Candidates must have:
- at least 5 years of progressive experience
- strong background in public health research and evaluation
- proven grant writing and fundraising success
- experience in scientific publications
- expertise in study design and statistical analysis
- proficiency in:
- Stata
- R
- SPSS
- data visualization tools
Additional strengths required include:
- leadership and teamwork
- independent problem-solving
- adaptability
- excellent English and Kiswahili communication skills
Why This Opportunity Matters
This is a prestigious opportunity for senior professionals who want to contribute to public health transformation in Tanzania.
The role combines research excellence, program evaluation, and strategic fundraising, making it one of the most impactful public health advisory positions currently available in Dar es Salaam. Professionals passionate about evidence-based healthcare improvement and sustainable development funding should strongly consider applying.
Application Deadline: Deadline: 27 April 2026
Interested candidates should submit their applications before the deadline through THPS official recruitment channels. This is a highly competitive role, and early application is strongly advised.
