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Are you passionate about making a difference in public healthcare? At HIPZ, we’re dedicated to transforming healthcare in Zanzibar through sustainable and impactful initiatives. Join our team and become part of a mission-driven organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and compassion. Explore our current job vacancies below.

Health Improvement Project Zanzibar (HIPZ) is recruiting for several exciting positions under a major five-year maternal and newborn health programme in partnership with the Ministry of Health Zanzibar.

These roles will support improvements in maternal and newborn care, digital health systems, specialist training, monitoring and evaluation, and programme delivery across Unguja and Pemba. More information on each role can be found clicking here. 

Programme Manager: Maternal Newborn Health Programme

Location: Zanzibar
Deadline: 7 June 2026

HIPZ is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead implementation of a large-scale maternal and newborn health investment in Zanzibar. The role will oversee programme delivery, consortium coordination, government engagement, reporting, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams across several technical workstreams.

Key requirements:

  • Master’s degree in public health, health systems, medicine, or related field

  • Minimum 5 years managing complex donor-funded health programmes

  • Strong experience in maternal and newborn health and health systems strengthening

  • Excellent leadership, coordination, and stakeholder management skills

M&E Manager: Maternal Newborn Health Programme

Location: Zanzibar
Deadline: 7 June 2026

The M&E Manager will lead monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting activities across the programme. The role focuses on strengthening maternal and newborn health data systems, supporting data quality improvement, and translating evidence into programme learning and decision-making.

Key requirements:

  • Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, biostatistics, M&E, or related field

  • At least 5 years’ experience in donor-funded health programmes

  • Strong knowledge of DHIS2, EMR systems, dashboards, and data analysis

  • Excellent reporting and analytical skills

Finance Officer

Location: Zanzibar
Deadline: 7 June 2026

HIPZ is recruiting a Finance Officer to support financial management, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and grant administration across the Investment portfolio. The role will work closely with programme and operational teams to ensure effective financial oversight and donor compliance.

Key requirements:

  • Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience managing donor-funded project finances

  • Strong budgeting, reconciliation, and financial reporting skills

  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability

Digital Health Lead

Location: Zanzibar
Deadline: 7 June 2026

The Digital Health Lead will provide technical leadership for HIPZ’s digital health portfolio, supporting EMR integration, dashboard development, data systems strengthening, and rollout of digital tools across health facilities in Zanzibar.

Key requirements:

  • Degree in health informatics, computer science, information systems, or related field

  • Minimum 7 years’ experience in digital health or health information systems

  • Experience with EMR systems, DHIS2, dashboards, and interoperability

  • Strong coordination and problem-solving skills

Obstetrician & Gynaecologist / ECSACOG Faculty Specialist

Location: Zanzibar
Deadline: 7 June 2026

HIPZ is seeking a specialist Obstetrician & Gynaecologist to support the development of ECSACOG-accredited training hospitals in Zanzibar. The role combines specialist clinical care, postgraduate teaching, mentorship, and leadership in maternal and newborn health quality improvement.

Key requirements:

  • MMed in Obstetrics & Gynaecology

  • Eligibility for ECSACOG Fellowship

  • At least 7 years’ post-specialist clinical experience

  • Strong teaching, mentorship, and emergency obstetric care experience

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

  • An up-to-date CV

  • Cover letter (where requested)

  • Contact details of three professional referees

Applications should be sent to: JOBS@HIPZ.ORG.UK

Please include the relevant job title in the email subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

HIPZ is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from qualified Zanzibari and Tanzanian candidates, women, and individuals with relevant lived and professional experience