Project Officer for Curriculum Development

The Project Officer for CD will support the planning implementation monitoring and evaluation of the Partnership for the Education of Health Professionals (PEP) project with a focus on strengthening institutional capacity improving the quality of education teaching and learning and the use of digital and innovative online and blended learning approaches and foster capacity building on educational and implementation research. They will promote equitable access to education on cardio-metabolic disease.

The project officer for CD will provide technical leadership in all matters related to curriculum review/development and implementation to build the capacity of the institutions.

The project officer for CD will coordinate activities with partners regulatory bodies institutions and other stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of project outcomes.

Duties & Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Implementation & Coordination

• Provide technical support for curriculum review and development activities under the PEP project.
• Support day-to-day implementation of project activities in line with the approved PEP scope of work and budgets.
• Coordinate with partner institutions government bodies and stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and alignment with project objectives.
• Facilitate training sessions curriculum review exercises workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Prepare and maintain detailed records of project activities progress and deliverables.
• Support to obtain the institutional regulatory and ethical approval of the validated training and capacity need assessment protocol and tools
• Support to review and/or develop curricula and regulatory tools across all cadres to address identified gaps and needs
• Coordinate and collect data on the developed approved protocol for the training and capacity needs assessment surveys
• Coordinate and support the dissemination of results locally and internationally through forums conferences and scientific publications in major peer-reviewed journals
• Facilitate the establishment and equip centers of excellence for quality cardio-metabolic education and research
• Build the capacity of faculty to conduct impactful CMD educational and implementation research

1. Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting

• Develop a monitoring system to track project progress results and lessons
• Support data collection monitoring and reporting according to the projects M&E framework.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly meetings to review project progress
• Assist in preparing technical reports progress updates and documentation of best practices and lessons learned.
• Contribute to project reviews and evaluations to ensure continuous improvement.
• Convene the semi-annual steering committee meeting to receive project highlights and provide guidance

1. Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with education authorities institutions and partners to strengthen networks and partnerships.
• Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration among educational institutions especially between Centers of Excellence and underserved institutions.
• Represent the project in local coordination meetings and education forums.

1. Administrative and Financial Support

• Support in managing project logistics procurement requests and administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and donor financial regulations and reporting requirements.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Medical Education Medicine Nursing or related field
• A Masters degree in nursing or related field health education project management monitoring and evaluation with at least two publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals including a minimum of one as first author.
• Minimum of 35 years of experience in education program implementation project management and curricula review activities.
•  Minimum of 2 years teaching at the mid-level health colleges or higher learning institutions
• Experience working with government institutions universities mid-level health colleges or donor-funded projects.
• Knowledge of education systems policy frameworks OBL and eLearning platforms Curriculum development and capacity-building initiatives.

Knowledge Skills and Competencies:

• Strong project management coordination and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse partners and stakeholders.
• Strong report writing and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management tools.
• Commitment to gender equity inclusiveness and sustainability principles.

Additional Information :

If you meet the above qualifications and wish to apply please submit a single document that includes both your application letter and CV. Be sure to state your current position provide a daytime telephone number and include the names and contact details of three referees. The interviews will be conducted at the Amref offices in Dar es Salaam. All applications must be received by 16:30 hours on May 05 2026 and should be submitted exclusively through the link applications sent by mail or delivered by hand will not be accepted.

Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @ address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time