Ifakara Health Institute Senior Knowledge Management and Knowledge Translation Specialist Job 2026

 

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IFAKARA HEALTH INSTITUTE (IHI)

SENIOR KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT & KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION SPECIALIST

Full-Time Position Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Summary

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is inviting applications from qualified professionals for the position of Senior Knowledge Management and Knowledge Translation Specialist. The successful candidate will lead knowledge management and translation activities under the Beginning Fund Program, focusing on maternal and newborn health. This role involves turning research findings, programme data, and implementation experience into practical information to support better national policy and health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evidence-to-Policy Translation: Lead the synthesis and translation of maternal and newborn health research and implementation data into accessible formats for policy makers and stakeholders.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with government institutions, technical teams, and implementing partners to translate lessons learned into programme improvements and health intervention expansions.
  • Strategic Communication: Design and execute data visualization, strategic communication, and digital media strategies to disseminate project findings.
  • Adaptive Learning: Foster a Learning Health System environment by incorporating adaptive management and evidence-informed decision-making across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: Master’s degree in Public Health, Communications, Multimedia, or a related field.
  • Experience: At least 2–5 years of relevant experience in knowledge management, programme learning, or evidence-to-policy translation within health sectors.
  • Domain Background: Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) programmes or health systems initiatives.
  • Languages: Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Kiswahili is a distinct advantage.

Core Skills

Knowledge Translation Data Visualization Research Synthesis Health Communications Digital Media Strategy

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application documents electronically via the official Ifakara Health Institute online recruitment system. Please ensure your attached resume clearly outlines your technical competencies in research synthesis and health program learning frameworks.

Official Applications Portal: ihi.or.tz/careers

*Ifakara Health Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Make sure yourf application profile accurately details your qualifications before submitting. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*

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