Senior Technical Advisor, Workforce Optimization

About this role

FHI 360 is recruiting a Senior Technical Advisor for Workforce Optimization based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on a full-time contract. The postholder provides technical leadership for health supply chain workforce development, ensuring capacity-building and institutional strengthening activities are planned, coordinated, and delivered effectively. The advisor designs and implements capacity-building activities, develops and adapts health supply chain e-learning modules, and oversees the quality of their delivery. The role convenes stakeholders to review progress, monitors implementation against the FHI 360 workplan, and addresses obstacles as they arise.

The postholder also assesses learning needs, builds staff and partner capacity in e-learning content development software, tracks module utilization, and leads evaluations of their reach and effectiveness. Further duties include budget inputs for workforce optimization activities and maintaining training materials on the project shared drive. Candidates must hold a master's degree in pharmacy or a related health field, with at least eight years of experience in health commodities management and six to eight years of progressively responsible work in health supply chain workforce development. Registration and licensing with the appropriate Tanzanian professional regulatory body is required where applicable, alongside experience working with NGOs, government ministries, donors, or private organizations.

Proven experience managing workplans, budgets, performance targets, and donor reporting is expected, along with proficiency in e-learning platforms such as Moodle and Articulate 360. Familiarity with the Tanzanian health supply chain and its stakeholders is strongly desired. The advisor works closely with the Government of Tanzania, including the Ministry of Health, PO-RALG, MSD, the Pharmacy Council, and higher learning institutions. The position reports to the Associate Director for Supply Chain, supervises and mentors junior staff, and involves travel of 10 to 25 percent.

The annual basic salary range is TZS 90,000,000 to 130,000,000. Applications close on 17 October 2026, and candidates should apply online, uploading an application letter, CV, certificates, and three referees.