Chairperson of the Board of Directors

Chairperson of the Board of Directors Job Vacancy at Amref Health Africa – Tanzania (Re-Advertisement), November 2026

Organization: Amref Health Africa – Tanzania
Position: Chairperson of the Board of Directors
Job Category: Board Leadership / Governance
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Term of Office: Three (3) Years, Renewable Once
Nature of Appointment: Honorary (Pro Bono)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026 at 16:30 Hours
Application Email: Gaspar.Jonah@amref.org

Background

The Board of Directors of Amref Health Africa in Tanzania is currently appointing its next Chairperson of the Board. This visionary leader will guide the Board in its vital governance and oversight role as the organization continues to strategically develop, scale, and thrive within a rapidly evolving international development sector.

Amref Health Africa’s vision is for lasting health change in Africa. Its mission is to catalyze and drive community-led and people-centered primary healthcare systems while aggressively addressing the social determinants of health.

The organization firmly believes that the power for lasting transformation of Africa’s health lies inherently within its communities.

Amref Health Africa in Tanzania is governed by a diverse Board of Directors comprising eminent professionals from a wide range of backgrounds who bring a wealth of wisdom, strategic insight, and global experience to the organization.

Role Overview and Core Governance Responsibilities

The Chairperson reports directly to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and is primarily responsible for leading the Board of Directors.

The Board functions in close partnership with, but remains strictly independent of, executive management to ensure robust organizational health.

The key responsibilities include:

1. Facilitate the achievement of strategic organizational goals, ensuring sustainable growth and proactively leveraging systemic opportunities through high-level advocacy, targeted fundraising, and institutional representation alongside the Country Director.
2. Provide appropriate and rigorous oversight of executive management to maintain operational accountability and strategic alignment.
3. Foster, support, and anchor an organizational culture rooted in ethical, transparent, and highly responsible decision-making frameworks.

Specific Responsibilities and Authority

The authority and specific obligations of the Board Chairperson include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Directly manage the Board and preside over all regular meetings of the Board of Directors, as well as Annual General Meetings (AGMs).
2. Set a progressive tone and institutional culture that promotes open, ethical, transparent, and highly effective dialogue and decision-making at the Board level.
3. Collaborate closely with the Country Director to establish comprehensive Board meeting schedules, strategic work plans, and targeted agendas, while validating the quality, completeness, and timeliness of information delivered to directors.
4. Communicate and meet regularly with all Board members, ensuring effective information flow and providing constructive guidance and feedback to all Board committees through their respective Chairs.
5. Attend committee meetings as an ex officio or active participant where strategically appropriate.
6. Consult both collectively and individually with Board members to optimize individual directors’ professional contributions and maximize the performance of the Board and its committees as unified bodies.
7. Lead the structured review, evaluation, and assessment of the performance of the Country Director.
8. Partner with the Chairs of various Board committees to facilitate the strategic appointment of committee members and chairs, while overseeing systematic Board development, including skills matrix mapping, composition planning, recruitment, onboarding, and comprehensive self-assessments.
9. Maintain regular communication with the Country Director on all matters of corporate governance and verify that the Board and its committees have access to high-quality administrative support and independent external professional advisory services (legal, accounting, etc.) when required.
10. Establish responsive, confidential, and highly effective processes to address queries, systemic complaints, or governance concerns raised by Board members.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

1. Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should demonstrate the following:

• A comprehensive understanding of the strategic landscape, vision, and public health portfolio of Amref Health Africa in Tanzania.
• Proven executive experience as a Board Chair or senior governance leader within a reputable commercial enterprise, multinational, or major non-profit organization.
• Deep understanding of fiduciary duties, legal obligations, statutory responsibilities, and corporate governance mechanisms associated with the role of a Chairperson.
• An established track record of successfully engaging, negotiating, and partnering with high-level government entities, institutional donors, corporate leaders, and international stakeholders.
• Demonstrated expertise in large-scale organizational governance, senior executive leadership, strategic formulation, and performance delivery.

2. Added Advantages

The following will be an added advantage:

• Robust international exposure, particularly across the African continent, with a strong background in navigating the international development community.
• Direct experience leading impact-focused, results-based organizations where metrics-driven management models are central to operations.
• Access to global professional networks within international development, civil society, public health, or corporate sectors.

3. Core Professional Competencies

Applicants must demonstrate the following professional competencies:

• Membership or certification with the Institute of Directors Tanzania or another recognized equivalent professional governance body is required.
• Completion of formal training in Board governance, fiduciary duties, ethics, risk management, compliance, or related areas will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse Board, facilitate constructive debate, build consensus, and ensure effective collective decision-making.
• Advanced Board Chairing and Executive Mentoring.
• High-Level Strategic Capability and Vision.
• Inspirational Advocacy and Global Representation.
• Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, and relationship management skills.

Term of Office and Compensation

The Chairperson will be appointed for an initial term of three (3) years, renewable once, subject to mutual agreement and performance evaluation.

In alignment with global Amref Health Africa governance standards, this high-profile leadership position is undertaken on an honorary, pro bono basis.

This means the position is voluntary and does not carry a salary or regular remuneration.

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates should submit a single document containing both their application letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV).

The application should include the following information:

1. Application letter and CV combined into one document.
2. Current or previous position held on a Board of Directors.
3. Board experience, including any chairmanship experience.
4. Professional membership details.
5. Daytime telephone number.
6. Names and contact details of three referees.

How to Submit:

Applications must be submitted exclusively via email to:

Email: Gaspar.Jonah@amref.org

Interview Venue: Amref Offices, Dar es Salaam.

Applications sent by post or delivered by hand will not be accepted.

Deadline: 18 November 2026 at 16:30 Hours

Important Note: Candidates who already applied in response to the previous advertisement are not required to take any further action.

Safeguarding Statement

Amref Health Africa is committed to the principles of safeguarding in the workplace and will not tolerate any form of abuse, wherever it occurs or whoever is responsible.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Amref Health Africa – Tanzania regrets that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.