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Gloria Stephen Shirima
Public Health Specialist
Dar es Salaam
Summary
Dynamic Senior Technical Advisor with more than 10 years of experience at driving impactful Reproductive, maternal, child health and family planning initiatives. Proven leadership in stakeholder engagement and strategic program management, enhancing service integration and community outreach. Conversant in monitoring and evaluation, leveraging data for informed decision-making while advocating for gender-sensitive programming to improve health outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Advisor, Family Planning
USAID Afya Yangu – Mama na Mtoto (Jhpiego)
05.2022 - Current
- Lead integration of FP/RH services across health sectors, coordinating with government ministries, UN agencies, and donors to enhance program impact
- Advise on policy development, proposals, and program directives to align with national strategies and ensure program quality
- Provide technical guidance on SBC and gender-sensitive programming, ensuring community engagement and improved FP/RH outcomes
- Act as liaison with government officials, representing USAID Afya Yangu at national forums such as the National FP Sub-Technical Working Group (TWG)
- Oversee program monitoring and evaluation (M&E), ensuring adherence to standards and use of data for decision-making
Senior Technical Advisor, RH/FP
USAID Boresha Afya – Northern/Central (EngenderHealth)
02.2017 - 05.2022
- Led FP/RH program design and implementation, integrating services with maternal health, HIV/AIDS, and TB care
- Worked closely with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to develop and implement FP/RH policies and activities at national and regional levels
- Managed stakeholder relationships, including USAID, government partners, and NGOs, to coordinate FP/RH efforts and achieve program goals
- Supported gender-sensitive programming and SBC strategies to expand access to FP services, particularly in rural communities
RH/FP Advisor
Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP) – Jhpiego
06.2014 - 02.2017
- Designed and implemented FP/PPFP programs in collaboration with national and regional stakeholders to enhance maternal and child health services
- Led SBC strategy development to increase demand for FP services and worked with national authorities to ensure the integration of high-impact practices
- Conducted technical evaluations, performance reviews, and financial analyses to ensure program success and compliance with donor requirements
Regional Program Officer
MAISHA Program – Jhpiego
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Coordinated regional RMNCH activities, providing technical support and training to health providers across 19 program sites
- Managed project budgets, ensuring compliance with donor financial guidelines
- Facilitated malaria prevention and PMTCT initiatives for pregnant women, aligning with national and donor standards
Education
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences
Tanzania04.2025
Diploma in Enhancing Access to Human Resources for Maternal and Neonatal Survival through Task Shifting -
Karolinska Institutet
Gotland, Sweden01.2013
Degree of Medicine (M.D.) -
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
01.2010
Advanced Level Education -
Kilakala Girls Secondary School
01.2001
Ordinary Level Education -
St. Francis Girls Secondary School
01.1998
Skills
- Program Management
- Leadership & Strategic Direction
- Stakeholder Engagement & Networking
- Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
- Advocacy and Policy Influence
- Crisis Management & Security
- Gender-sensitive and inclusive programming
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management Tools
- M&E Software
- Public speaking
- Community engagement
Certification
- Gender & GBV Training Certificate
- Family Planning Compliance Trainings
- Help Mothers Survive (HMS)
- CITI-Human Subjects Based Research Training
- Clinical Training Skills (CTS)
References
- Dr. Rita Noronha, Chief of Party, USAID Afya Yangu – Mama na Mtoto, +255 754 781 123, RitaHonorata.Noronha@jhpiego.org
- John George, HIV/AIDS Specialist, UNICEF Tanzania, +255 754 821 707, jgeorge@unicef.org
- Zuhura Mbuguni, Family Planning Coordinator, Ministry of Health (DRMNCH), +255 712 600 002, mbugunizuhura@gmail.com
Languages
- English, Fluent (oral and written)
- Swahili, Native
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
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Accomplishments
- Capacitated over 10,000 health care providers on provision of Reproductive, adolescents and Family planning services.
- Able to improve uptake of SRH and Family Planning services in lake and Western regions of Tanzania where 7,329,284 clients adopted different family planning methods.
- Devised effective Family Planning policies and protocols including FP compliance monitoring resulting in improved FP compliance requirements.
- Participated in different impactful Family Planning conferences and workshop such as international Conference on Family Planning (ICFP), FP 2030 PPFP workshop-scaled up the innovations and applied action plan.
- Strengthened implementation and scale up of High Impact Family Planning Practices such as through different outreach models able to serve 2,042,007 women and adolescent girls with different FP methods.
Work Preference
Work Type
Contract WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork from home optionPersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursQuote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Software
Languages
Swahili
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Interests
Public speaking, meditation, Travelling, Cooking, hiking
Timeline
Senior Technical Advisor, Family Planning
USAID Afya Yangu – Mama na Mtoto (Jhpiego)
05.2022 - Current
Senior Technical Advisor, RH/FP
USAID Boresha Afya – Northern/Central (EngenderHealth)
02.2017 - 05.2022
RH/FP Advisor
Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP) – Jhpiego
06.2014 - 02.2017
Regional Program Officer
MAISHA Program – Jhpiego
01.2012 - 01.2014
Master of Public Health (MPH) -
Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences
Diploma in Enhancing Access to Human Resources for Maternal and Neonatal Survival through Task Shifting -
Karolinska Institutet
Degree of Medicine (M.D.) -
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Advanced Level Education -
Kilakala Girls Secondary School
Ordinary Level Education -
St. Francis Girls Secondary School
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