Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Languages
References
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Rose Marwa

Dar-es-Salaam

Summary

Experienced public health specialist with over 10 years of clinical practice and health systems strengthening in Tanzania. Skilled in leading projects on NTDs, TB, and HIV, and collaborating with government and international partners. Proven track record in policy development, qualitative research, and stakeholder engagement to drive health policy changes

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health System Strengthening Advisor

RTI International
Dar-es-Salaam
03.2023 - 05.2025
  • Partnered with the President's Office, Regional Administration, and Local Government (PORALG), along with the Ministry of Health (MOH), to enhance the Comprehensive Council Health Plan (CCHP) capacity for integrating NTD activities into the PlanRep system, boosting domestic financing for sustainability.
  • Streamlined access and use of NTD indicators in DHIS2, incorporating existing systems including Planning and Reporting System (PlanRep) and Unified Community System (UCS).
  • Led socio-behavioral initiatives through GESI, increasing mass drug administration uptake by 20% in underserved areas.
  • Championed creation of GESI IDARE scale-up package aimed at fostering socio-behavioral change sustainability in community
  • Contributed to the development of a basic NTD service package for integration into the UHI Essential Service Benefit Package, ensuring alignment of STGs and NEML for NTD services.
  • Led the implementation and midterm review of the NTD Master Plan and Sustainability Plan, aligning with the WHO NTD Roadmap 2021-2030.
  • Coordinated the development of comprehensive e-learning modules on NTDs, enabling integration into the Ministry of Health's national e-learning platform for health worker training.
  • Coordinated drafting of the NTD financial strategy, emphasizing domestic resource mobilization, pending endorsement by the Minister of Health.
  • Contributed to the development of the National Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention (MMDP) strategy.
  • Coordinated annual forecasting of NTDs medicines, alongside the preparation of NTDs' annual medicines application to donors.

Project Coordinator

Christian Social Services Commission CSSC
Dar-es-Salaam
02.2021 - 05.2022
  • Directed a $900,000 TUWAFIKIE ZAIDI project, financed by TB REACH and the STOP TB Partnership in Tanzania.
  • Partnered with MOH, PORALG, and stakeholders to optimize TB service provision across eight regions.
  • Spearheaded mentoring sessions with Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlets to increase TB case notifications.
  • Led a strategic needs assessment focused on the national digitalization of TB community data.
  • Conduct monitoring and evaluation of TB data alongside the National TB and Leprosy Control Program within the MOH framework.
  • Secured a 50% decline in sputum rejection rates by streamlining sample transport procedures.
  • Assisted regional project officers in executing TUWAFIKIE ZAIDI activities.
  • Achieved a 99% treatment initiation rate for confirmed TB cases, exceeding established goals.

Regional HIV/TB Manager

Management and Development for Health MDH
Kagera
12.2018 - 01.2021
  • Led the strategic planning and implementation of TB/HIV services across eight councils in the Kagera region.
  • Conducted a comprehensive needs assessment for TB/HIV programs in the Kagera region.
  • Streamlined data integration into DHIS 2 ETL for improved reporting.
  • Evaluated TB/HIV data to guide strategic planning and resource allocation.
  • Customized Isoniazide uptake posters at Care and Treatment facilities in Kagera, enhancing IPT initiation from 45% to 75%, with completion rates surpassing 85% within one year.
  • Established Quality Improvement Teams to optimize facility operations.
  • Managed TB/HIV officers, assuring optimal execution of activities within eight councils.

Country EXIT-TB Project Coordinator

NIMR-Muhimbili
Dar-es-Salaam
05.2018 - 11.2018
  • Coordinated country-level project implementation and collaborated with coordinators from Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia for seamless execution.
  • Facilitated collection, transportation, processing, and storage of sputum samples while ensuring ethical compliance.
  • Developed annual action plans and budgets in partnership with Principal Investigators.
  • Monitored project implementation progress to guarantee timely achievement of objectives.
  • Contributed to proposal writing and grant applications to support institutional research initiatives

Medical Officer

Regency Medical Centre
Dar-es-Salaam
05.2016 - 05.2018
  • Conducted investigations and post-operative follow-ups across multiple specialties, focusing on the emergency department and the ICU.
  • Evaluated patient histories and current symptoms at the general outpatient clinic.
  • Collaborated with specialists to gain insights on patient conditions, and facilitated referrals for additional care.
  • Advised patients on post-treatment care, home recovery plans, and rehabilitation strategies.
  • Managed patients at CTC, focusing on TB and HIV prevention, achieving over 90% improvement in clinical outcomes through quality processes.

Education

Project Management

Digital Regenesys
08-2025

Master of Science - Master of Public Health

Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
Tanzania
12-2018

M.D. - Doctor of Medicine

Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences
Tanzania
12-2014

Skills

  • Project management
  • Strategic planning
  • Health policy advocacy
  • Public health strategy
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Monitoring and evaluation
  • Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI)
  • Analytical skills
  • Qualitative research
  • Effective communication
  • Health systems integration

Accomplishments

  • Board member of Tanzania Stop TB Partnership

Certification

  • Certificate of Good Clinical Practice
  • Certificate of Good Clinical Laboratory Practice

References

References available upon request.

Languages

Swahili
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Health System Strengthening Advisor

RTI International
03.2023 - 05.2025

Project Coordinator

Christian Social Services Commission CSSC
02.2021 - 05.2022

Regional HIV/TB Manager

Management and Development for Health MDH
12.2018 - 01.2021

Country EXIT-TB Project Coordinator

NIMR-Muhimbili
05.2018 - 11.2018

Medical Officer

Regency Medical Centre
05.2016 - 05.2018

Project Management

Digital Regenesys

Master of Science - Master of Public Health

Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences

M.D. - Doctor of Medicine

Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Sciences

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