Procurement Officer

About Thamini Uhai

Thamini Uhai, formerly World Lung Foundation, is a Tanzanian non-governmental organization that has partnered with the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania since 2008 to reduce maternal and early neonatal mortality and strengthen health systems in underserved rural areas.

From 2008 to 2019, Thamini Uhai worked with Bloomberg Philanthropies to expand quality Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care services. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Local Government Authorities, the organization piloted and scaled birth companionship as a core element of respectful maternity care across 27 health facilities in Kigoma, Katavi, Geita, and Mwanza Regions.

Program Overview

Thamini Uhai has received funding for implementation of the Partnership Program for Comprehensive and Integrated Maternal and Newborn Health Improvement (Mjamzito na Mtoto Salama) in Tanzania. This is a five-year program implemented in three regions of Tanzania Mainland, jointly supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Gates Foundation.

The program will be implemented in two phases:

• Phase 1: September 2025 to June 2027
• Phase 2: July 2027 to June 2030

Implementation regions include Geita, Katavi, and Kigoma. The program will contribute to accelerating 2030 SDG targets through improving maternal and newborn health outcomes in Tanzania by strengthening the delivery of quality and respectful Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC), including postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) management, antenatal care, and comprehensive newborn care.

About This Opportunity

This role represents an excellent career development opportunity.

Position Details

• Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Sector: Healthcare
• Categories: Business Operations, Transportation & Logistics, Accounting & Finance, Admin & Office, Social Services & Nonprofit