Clinical Advisor Consultant – Collaborative Care Model, Diabetes and Hypertension

D-tree

. Guide the design of a collaborative care model for diabetes and hypertension in Tanzania Mainland .

Posted 10/16/2026contractDar es Salaam • TanzaniaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing collaborative care models for diabetes and hypertension, with a strong focus on quality care, clinical protocols, and health outcome indicators. Proficient in qualitative research methodologies and familiar with Tanzania's public health systems and guidelines.

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MD Or EquivalentPostgraduate Degree In Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Or Public Health7+ Years Of Experience In Tanzanian Public Health FacilitiesQualitative/Mixed-Methods Research ExperienceKnowledge Of Tanzania Mainland Health Systems

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Hard Skills

Clinical Protocol ReviewCare Pathway DesignHealth Outcome MeasurementClinical Research Tool ValidationReferral Rule DevelopmentData Source IdentificationPatient Journey MappingField InterviewingClinical Safety Procedure EstablishmentBudget Proposal Preparation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipAnalytical ThinkingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Digital Decision-Support ToolsClinical WorkflowsAssessment ToolsPatient Experience MaterialsWHO PEN GuidanceHEARTS Implementation

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered With MCT

Industry Keywords

Tanzanian Public HealthDiabetes ManagementHypertension ManagementCommunity-Based Care ModelsNCD ProgrammesPrimary Care StructureNational Integrated CHW ProgrammeEthics And Safety RequirementsInformed Consent ProceduresNon-Disclosure Agreement Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide the design of a collaborative care model for diabetes and hypertension in Tanzania Mainland
Define quality care across the patient journey from screening through long-term control
Identify care pathway gaps and establish priority health outcome indicators
Review and validate national and D-tree clinical protocols, including STG/NEMLIT, MoH NCD guidance, CHW curriculum content, and digital tool clinical logic
Define appropriate CHW screening methods, screening frequency, referral triggers, post-diagnosis tasks, and safe task-sharing
Review Tanzania-specific evidence on complications, care gaps, bottlenecks, and collaborative or community-based care models
Identify clinical failure points at facility, community, and community–facility interface levels
Review clinical questionnaires, interview guides, assessment tools, draft care pathways, workflows, decision-support logic, referral rules, and counselling messages
Lead field interviews with health workers and provide daily debrief notes and formative research findings
Advise on minimum clinical data to record and share throughout the care pathway
Establish a clinical safety procedure for urgent concerns arising during fieldwork
Participate in co-design workshops with D-tree, MoH, and PMO-RALG clinicians
Support presentation of the clinical rationale at a validation meeting with stakeholders
Define clinical, care cascade, feasibility, causality, economic linkage, data source, and measurement indicators
Coordinate with the health economist to link clinical indicators to cost implications and savings
Produce an inception note, protocol review, validated research tools, completed fieldwork, and care pathway report
Report to D-tree Tanzania Mainland Senior Technical Advisor and work closely with design and digital teams
Review patient experience materials and participate in joint tool validation, synthesis, and indicator selection sessions

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD (or equivalent) with a postgraduate degree in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Public Health
Registered with MCT
7+ years of experience in Tanzanian public health facilities, directly managing diabetes and hypertension
Strong understanding of national treatment guidelines, NEMLIT, primary care structure, and the National Integrated CHW Programme
Proven qualitative/mixed-methods research experience, including leading key informant interviews
Knowledge of Tanzania Mainland health systems and public health context
Ability to review and apply WHO PEN and HEARTS guidance and best practice
Ability to validate clinical research tools, workflows, referral rules, and digital decision-support content
Ability to work within approved study protocols, informed consent procedures, and ethics and safety requirements
Ability to sign and comply with D-tree’s Non-Disclosure Agreement and data protection requirements
Advantageous: experience with community-based NCD programmes, WHO PEN or HEARTS implementation, digital health or clinical decision-support tools, or health outcome measurement
Applicant must submit a proposed budget in TZS, including daily rate, number of days, and applicable taxes
Consent to terrorist watch list screening prior to consultancy engagement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consultancy budget submitted by applicant in TZS, including daily rate and number of days
Total proposed cost inclusive of applicable taxes, including VAT where applicable
Assignment duration of 4–8 weeks with an estimated 15 days of effort
Fieldwork logistics facilitated by D-tree
Introductions to MoH, PMO-RALG, regional and council health management teams, and facilities facilitated by D-tree
Regular progress check-ins with D-tree weekly or every two weeks
Opportunity to work with D-tree’s design and digital teams, health economist, MoH, and PMO-RALG clinicians