Job Overview

FHI 360 is seeking a Senior Technical Advisor (STA), Public-Private Partnership (PPP) & Governance to provide strategic leadership, technical direction and operational oversight for the design, implementation and management of public-private partnership initiatives under the FHI 360 Supply Chain project.

The position will serve as a key liaison between the Government of Tanzania, including the Ministry of Health (Mainland and Zanzibar) and PMO-RALG, and private-sector stakeholders such as local manufacturers, private distributors, logistics service providers and digital technology innovators.

History

The Senior Technical Advisor will identify, develop and scale sustainable, market-driven partnerships that strengthen health supply chain performance, commodity security and system resilience. The role will also advance private-sector solutions in forecasting, procurement, distribution, data visibility and supply chain financing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical advice to government institutions on strengthening governance structures, institutional accountability, transparency and performance management across the health supply chain.
• Support the development, review and implementation of governance frameworks, policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures and institutional arrangements to improve supply chain management.
• Support the establishment and strengthening of governance and coordination mechanisms among the Ministry of Health, PO-RALG, Medical Stores Department (MSD), regulatory authorities and other supply chain stakeholders.
• Design and implement a comprehensive private-sector engagement strategy aligned with national guidelines to strengthen public health supply chains.
• Identify, evaluate and develop collaborative partnerships with private logistics service providers, distributors, third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and technology companies.
• Provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and MSD to safely integrate private-sector capacities into national supply chain systems.
• Strengthen institutional governance structures to support transparent contract management, risk sharing and strategic health financing models between public and private entities.
• Facilitate partnerships that advance digital health systems, tracking technologies and data visibility solutions through private-sector expertise.
• Monitor and evaluate PPP initiatives against project metrics, ensuring alignment with U.S. Government regulations and global best practices.
• Support compliance with organizational policies, applicable laws, regulations, donor requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct periodic reviews of supply chain processes to identify governance gaps, control weaknesses, inefficiencies and compliance risks.
• Develop risk registers and advise on appropriate mitigation measures for supply chain-related risks.
• Develop and monitor supply chain governance KPIs and management dashboards.
• Prepare periodic governance reports highlighting key risks, compliance issues, performance trends and recommended actions.

Applied Knowledge and Skills

Candidates should have:

• Knowledge of public-private partnerships and supply chain governance.
• Knowledge of compliance, risk and internal control management.
• Strong communication, facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Data analysis and performance monitoring skills.
• Ability to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Strategic advisory and partnership development skills.
• Strong cross-sector stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Education

A Master’s degree in any of the following or a related field:

• Business Administration (MBA)
• Public Administration
• Public Policy
• Supply Chain Management
• Public Health
• International Development

Experience and Other Requirements

• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive responsible experience in public-private partnerships, governance, strategic partnerships, supply chain operations or private-sector engagement, preferably within U.S. Government-funded or international health initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience working with the Ministry of Health in Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, PMO-RALG, MSD, regulatory authorities, development partners and private-sector stakeholders.
• Proven experience developing, structuring and managing PPPs, including coordinating and facilitating engagement between government institutions, private-sector entities, development partners and other stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Tanzania’s public health landscape, private/commercial health markets and pharmaceutical logistics networks.
• Knowledge of the relevant policy and regulatory environment, health commodity systems and pharmaceutical systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience navigating public procurement legal frameworks and standard PPP guidelines in Tanzania.
• Advanced negotiation, contract design and cross-sector stakeholder management skills.

Supervision

Reports To: Associate Director – Supply Chain

History

The position will also provide mentorship and capacity strengthening to junior-level staff on PPP and governance.

Technology Used

The role requires use of:

• Personal computer/laptop
• Microsoft Office 365
• SharePoint
• Skype/Zoom/Teams
• Cell phone/mobile technology
• Standard office equipment

Working Environment

The position is based in a typical office environment and requires the ability to:

• Spend extended periods working on computer screens.
• Perform repetitive keyboard work.
• Sit and stand for extended periods.

• Provide strategic and technical advice to government institutions on strengthening governance structures, institutional accountability, transparency and performance management across the health supply chain.
• Support the development, review and implementation of governance frameworks, policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures and institutional arrangements to improve supply chain management.
• Support the establishment and strengthening of governance and coordination mechanisms among the Ministry of Health, PO-RALG, Medical Stores Department (MSD), regulatory authorities and other supply chain stakeholders.
• Design and implement a comprehensive private-sector engagement strategy aligned with national guidelines to strengthen public health supply chains.
• Identify, evaluate and develop collaborative partnerships with private logistics service providers, distributors, third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and technology companies.
• Provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and MSD to safely integrate private-sector capacities into national supply chain systems.
• Strengthen institutional governance structures to support transparent contract management, risk sharing and strategic health financing models between public and private entities.
• Facilitate partnerships that advance digital health systems, tracking technologies and data visibility solutions through private-sector expertise.
• Monitor and evaluate PPP initiatives against project metrics, ensuring alignment with U.S. Government regulations and global best practices.
• Support compliance with organizational policies, applicable laws, regulations, donor requirements and industry standards.
• Conduct periodic reviews of supply chain processes to identify governance gaps, control weaknesses, inefficiencies and compliance risks.
• Develop risk registers and advise on appropriate mitigation measures for supply chain-related risks.
• Develop and monitor supply chain governance KPIs and management dashboards.
• Prepare periodic governance reports highlighting key risks, compliance issues, performance trends and recommended actions.

• Knowledge of public-private partnerships and supply chain governance.
• Knowledge of compliance, risk and internal control management.
• Strong communication, facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Data analysis and performance monitoring skills.
• Ability to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Strategic advisory and partnership development skills.
• Strong cross-sector stakeholder engagement capabilities.

• A Master’s degree in any of the following or a related field: Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration, Public Policy, Supply Chain Management, Public Health, International Development.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive responsible experience in public-private partnerships, governance, strategic partnerships, supply chain operations or private-sector engagement, preferably within U.S. Government-funded or international health initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience working with the Ministry of Health in Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, PMO-RALG, MSD, regulatory authorities, development partners and private-sector stakeholders.
• Proven experience developing, structuring and managing PPPs, including coordinating and facilitating engagement between government institutions, private-sector entities, development partners and other stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Tanzania’s public health landscape, private/commercial health markets and pharmaceutical logistics networks.
• Knowledge of the relevant policy and regulatory environment, health commodity systems and pharmaceutical systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience navigating public procurement legal frameworks and standard PPP guidelines in Tanzania.
• Advanced negotiation, contract design and cross-sector stakeholder management skills.