JGI Tanzania Vacancies 2026 offer employment opportunities for qualified Tanzanian professionals in Agriculture, Conservation, Community Development, Sustainable Livelihoods, Natural Resource Governance, and Environmental Management. The Jane Goodall Institute Tanzania (JGI Tanzania) is recruiting for two positions under its Community Centred Conservation Project, with both positions based in Kigoma, Tanzania. The application deadline is 22 September 2026 before 5:00 PM EAT.
Executive Personal Assistant
The Executive Personal Assistant will be responsible for providing effective administrative support and ensuring that assigned activities and follow-ups are handled efficiently.
The position requires a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, organization, and attention to detail, particularly when dealing with senior management and confidential information.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate should be able to:
- Manage appointments and meetings.
- Handle correspondence, reports, and confidential documents.
- Provide administrative support to senior management.
- Maintain accurate records and follow up on pending matters.
- Track outstanding activities and ensure their timely completion.
- Coordinate closely with senior management while also working independently.
- Manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks according to deadlines.
- Maintain professionalism when interacting with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, Secretarial Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or in a similar administrative role.
- Previous experience working in a hospital or healthcare environment will be an added advantage.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Swahili.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining close coordination with senior management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- High levels of confidentiality, integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
- A presentable, well-organized, proactive, and detail-oriented approach to work.
- Strong record-keeping and follow-up skills.
- Ability to track pending matters and ensure timely completion.
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is open to suitably qualified and experienced applicants who meet the academic and professional requirements for the Executive Personal Assistant position.
Candidates with previous experience in a healthcare or hospital environment may have an added advantage, according to the vacancy announcement.
Shifaa Pan African Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply for Shifaa Pan African Hospital Vacancy
Interested candidates are required to submit the following documents:
- A formal application letter.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
The vacancy announcement instructs applicants to scan the QR code provided in the original advertisement to apply.
Applicants should ensure that their documents are complete and clearly demonstrate their qualifications and relevant experience.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Shifaa Pan African Hospital Executive Personal Assistant vacancy is 23 September 2026.
