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the Ministry of Health (MOH), in collaboration with the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), launched the Integrated and Coordinated Community Health Workers Program in January 2024. This national initiative seeks to standardize and professionalize the CHW cadre through improved nomination and selection criteria, structured training and certification, and a functional system for performance-based incentive payments. It also aims to deepen community engagement by involving local populations in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of community health interventions, thereby fostering ownership and accountability.

One of the most critical gaps identified during this reform is the absence of a dedicated, structured supply chain system for CHWs. At present, there is no formal mechanism for forecasting, ordering, distributing, and managing the health commodities CHWs rely on to deliver care. This has led to frequent stockouts, unreliable data on commodity availability and use, and weak accountability for supplies at the community level.

How can you make a difference? 

The purpose of this individual consultancy is to provide technical assistance to establish a clear and sustainable foundation for the CHW supply chain in Tanzania. The outcomes will inform national and subnational planning, guide resource allocation, and support the development of operational tools and processes. Health facility managers at the primary care level — particularly at dispensaries and health centers — will be better equipped to coordinate with CHWs and ensure commodity flow is maintained. Most importantly, CHWs themselves will gain structured guidance and support for managing commodities in their daily work, ultimately leading to more reliable and effective service delivery at the community level.

The consultant will work with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG) in assessing, designing, and initiating a formalized and sustainable supply chain system for Community Health Workers (CHWs) in Tanzania. The goal is to ensure CHWs have consistent access to essential commodities and tools required to deliver timely, quality healthcare at the community level

For further information on the assignment click here TOR CHW supply Chain. Mainland Tanzania.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

▪ Advanced university degree in Public Health, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or related discipline with a background in health (Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Health Systems Management, Medicine, or other relevant health disciplines)

▪ Five (5) years of Technical Expertise in health commodities supply chain management, especially at the community health worker (CHW) level

▪ Strong understanding of community health systems, primary healthcare, and public health principles.

▪ Proven experience in designing, strengthening, or managing supply chain systems for health programs (especially in low-resource settings)

▪ Familiarity with LMIS (Logistics Management Information Systems) and eLMIS (electronic LMIS) tools and platforms.

▪ Ability to conduct supply chain assessments, identify gaps, and propose practical solutions

▪ Proven experience in developing guidelines and strategic documents

▪ Proven work relations with national (MoH, PORALG), regional, district, and sub-district structures (RHMT and CHMT level).

▪ Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) to be able to liaise with a wide variety of people, good attention to detail.

▪ Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili is required.

▪ Strong analytical skills. 

For every Child, you demonstrate… 

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Remarks:  

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