Gloria Stephen Shirima
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager experienced in project planning, budget monitoring, and donor compliance. Delivered impactful projects through effective team supervision, procurement support, and risk mitigation strategies. Focused on fostering sustainable development and enhancing operational efficiency across diverse industries.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2025
2025
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Technical Advisor – Family Planning
USAID Afya Yangu – Mama na Mtoto (Jhpiego)
2022.05 - 2026.02
- Senior leadership role within multi-million USD USAID-funded health programme operating across multiple regions.
- Contribute to oversight of programme components within portfolio exceeding USD 15M annually.
- Highlighted significant operational and leadership contributions to health programme.
- Represent programme in national Technical Working Groups and high-level stakeholder forums.
- Coordinate implementation across 9+ regions, including Unguja and Pemba supporting over 150 health facilities and district authorities.
- Strengthened data quality and performance monitoring systems, facilitating improved evidence-based planning.
- Supported annual operational planning and tracked milestones for financial forecasting.
- Architected robust solutions to meet diverse client needs.
- Provided strategic advice to improve software development practices.
- Enhanced infrastructure and systems to support health programme goals.
- Coordinated with district authorities to address supply chain and commodity security gaps, ensuring consistent service availability.
Senior Technical Advisor – RH/FP
USAID Boresha Afya (EngenderHealth)
2017.02 - 2022.05
- Coordinated programme implementation across 4 regions, impacting 20+ districts' service delivery.
- Strengthened integrated service delivery models to enhance linkages between facilities and communities.
- Supervised multidisciplinary field teams and supported performance management processes.
- Led multi-component programming across rural and semi-urban regions.
- Expanded service access in hard-to-reach communities.
- Supported local authorities to enhance institutional capacity for improved health service delivery.
- Facilitated coordination meetings with Regional and District Health Authorities.
- Contributed to regional budget monitoring and expenditure tracking.
- Outlined significant successes
RH/FP Advisor
Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP) – Jhpiego
2014.06 - 2017.02
- Coordinated national and regional implementation of FP/PPFP programming.
- Conducted supervision and quality assurance visits across multiple regions.
- Contributed to financial tracking and compliance monitoring.
- Supported donor reporting and performance review processes.
- Participated in needs assessments and adaptive programme planning.
Regional Program Officer
MAISHA Program – Jhpiego
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Coordinated RMNCH interventions across 19 health facilities.
- Managed regional activity plans and supported budget execution monitoring.
- Supervised healthcare providers and community workers.
- Ensured compliance with donor and organizational operational procedures.
- Facilitated regular coordination meetings with district authorities.
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) - PUBLIC HEALTH
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
Tanzania2027
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - undefined
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
TanzaniaDiploma - Task Shifting for Maternal & Neonatal Survival
Karolinska Institutet
SwedenSkills
- Project Planning
- Budget Monitoring
- Donor Compliance
- Procurement Support
- MEAL Systems
- Risk Mitigation
- Team Supervision
- Institutional Liaison
- Community Engagement
- Gender & Protection Mainstreaming
Languages
Kiswahili (Native)
English (Fluent)
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Area & Field Base Coordination
- Project Cycle Management (PCM)
- Budget Oversight & Financial Monitoring
- Donor Compliance & Reporting
- Supervision of Senior & Field Staff
- Government & Institutional Representation
- Procurement Planning & Technical Review
- MEAL Oversight & Data Quality Assurance
- Community Engagement & Gender Mainstreaming
- Risk Management & Operational Problem-Solving
Timeline
Senior Technical Advisor – Family Planning
USAID Afya Yangu – Mama na Mtoto (Jhpiego)
2022.05 - 2026.02
Senior Technical Advisor – RH/FP
USAID Boresha Afya (EngenderHealth)
2017.02 - 2022.05
RH/FP Advisor
Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP) – Jhpiego
2014.06 - 2017.02
Regional Program Officer
MAISHA Program – Jhpiego
2012.01 - 2014.01
Doctor of Medicine (MD) - undefined
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Diploma - Task Shifting for Maternal & Neonatal Survival
Karolinska Institutet
Master of Public Health (MPH) - PUBLIC HEALTH
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences