Senior Technical Advisor (STA), Workforce Optimization

Job Posting Organization:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that focuses on improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development. Established in 1980, FHI 360 operates in more than 60 countries and has a diverse workforce of over 4,000 employees. The organization is dedicated to addressing global challenges in health, education, and economic development, and it collaborates with governments, NGOs, and the private sector to implement effective programs that promote sustainable development.

Job Overview:
The Senior Technical Advisor (STA) for workforce optimization is tasked with providing technical leadership and support for health supply chain workforce development. This role is pivotal in ensuring that workforce development and capacity-building activities are effectively planned, coordinated, and implemented to enhance the competencies of health supply chain professionals. The STA will be responsible for developing and implementing workforce development strategies, capacity-building plans, and institutional strengthening initiatives in collaboration with various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health and other relevant organizations. The position emphasizes the promotion of electronic technologies and innovative learning approaches to enhance supply chain competencies, ensuring that training content and methodologies align with recognized standards and best practices. The STA will work closely with the Government of Tanzania and other key stakeholders to support sustainable training approaches that strengthen the health supply chain workforce.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Technical Advisor will have a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including: providing technical leadership for the development and implementation of health supply chain e-learning modules; designing and overseeing capacity-building activities for the health supply chain workforce; convening stakeholders to present progress and identify actions needed; monitoring the implementation of e-learning activities; coordinating the development of new e-learning modules; collaborating with stakeholders to assess learning needs; utilizing software to develop e-learning content; building capacity among staff and stakeholders on e-learning content development; monitoring the performance of e-learning modules; evaluating the effectiveness of e-learning initiatives; providing inputs for budgeting workforce optimization activities; serving as a technical resource on supply chain improvement strategies; ensuring the availability of up-to-date training materials; preparing presentations for stakeholder meetings; and performing other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong knowledge of e-learning systems, including management and administration of e-learning platforms such as Moodle. They should have demonstrated experience in developing multimedia content and implementing e-learning initiatives for development projects. Proficiency in Articulate 360 or comparable e-learning tools is essential. The ability to lead activities, facilitate discussions, and conduct trainings with multidisciplinary groups is required. Familiarity with the Tanzanian health supply chain and its stakeholders is strongly desired.

Educational Background:
A master’s degree in pharmacy or a related health field, such as health supply chain management, is required. Candidates should have at least eight years of experience in health commodities management, with a focus on workforce development and capacity building.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 6-8 years of progressively responsible experience in health supply chain workforce development, including competency-based training, e-learning implementation, and performance management. Experience working with NGOs, government ministries, or similar entities is essential, along with a proven track record in overseeing project workplans and ensuring compliance with funding and regulatory requirements.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of Swahili is highly desirable. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset, depending on the specific needs of the role.

Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and may require travel of 10% to 25%. The expected hiring salary range for this role is TZS 90,000,000 - 130,000,000 annually. FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation package and is committed to equal opportunity employment. The organization emphasizes safeguarding and preventing abuse, exploitation, and harassment in its work environments and programs. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks.