Key roles and responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership to implement the Institute’s Strategic Plan in alignment with national and global health priorities.
• Translate Board decisions into actionable national strategies, annual operational plans, and measurable performance outcomes.
• Champion institutional growth, innovation, and transformation to position the Institute as a leading regional and international research institution.
• Provide executive oversight of institutional sustainability, financial performance, resource allocation, and long-term viability.
• Ensure a robust and diversified funding base through strategic grants, investments, and innovative financial income-generating initiatives.
• Promote financial prudence, accountability, transparency, sound risk management, business continuity, and protection of institutional assets.
• Lead, inspire, motivate, develop, and build a capable and inclusive Senior Management Team that values learning, collaboration, and performance excellence.
• Champion leadership development, staff succession planning, and merit-based systems across all levels of the Institute.

Additional key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Institute’s Constitution, governance framework, statutory obligations, institutional policies, ethical standards, and zero tolerance for misconduct.
• Represent the Institute nationally, regionally, and internationally as the principal ambassador, strengthening relationships with government, donors, development partners, and academic and research institutions.
• Position the Institute as a trusted policy advisor and technical partner and promote the translation of research into health policy and practice.
• Provide strategic oversight of the Institute’s research and innovation agenda to ensure quality, relevance, and measurable public health impact.
• Encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration, support the Scientific Advisory Committee, and facilitate mentorship for emerging scientists.
• Drive institutional modernization through digital transformation, technology adoption, strategic capital, research commercialization, and infrastructure development aligned with the Institute’s growth agenda.
• Academic and professional qualifications and experience
• PhD in Public Health, Medicine, Life Sciences, Health Economics, or a related discipline.
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible leadership experience, five of which must be at the executive or director level.
• Proven experience leading complex organisations, preferably within the research, academic, or health sectors.
• Demonstrated strength in institutional governance initiatives, financial oversight, and the development of strategic partnerships.
• Strong understanding of Tanzania’s health and research ecosystem, with experience working with donors and international partners.
• Recognized record of advancing organizational transformation, research excellence, and long-term strategic impact.

If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please send your application to:

tz-FMrecruitment1@kpmg.co.tz quoting the subject line “Chief Executive Director”