Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) Job Vacancy at Prophima – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 2026

Prophima, on behalf of its client operating in the healthcare sector, is recruiting a strategic and experienced Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) to join its team in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The successful candidate will work closely with management and departmental leaders to align human resources strategies with organisational objectives, ensure adequate clinical and non-clinical staffing, strengthen employee engagement and support the delivery of quality healthcare services.

The position requires a strong HR professional with expertise in workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, labour law compliance and HR operations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Strategic Human Resources Partnership

• Partner with management and departmental heads to align HR strategies with organisational goals.

• Advise management on HR policies and organisational development.

• Provide guidance on workforce costs and people-related risks.

• Support the achievement of institutional objectives through effective people management.

2. Healthcare Recruitment and Workforce Planning

• Lead recruitment and selection of medical professionals, nursing staff and non-clinical personnel.

• Develop workforce plans to maintain adequate staffing levels.

• Coordinate staffing requirements and effective shift coverage.

• Support continuity of patient care through appropriate workforce planning.

3. Employee Relations and Labour Law Compliance

• Manage employee relations and workplace grievances.

• Coordinate disciplinary matters and conflict resolution.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Tanzanian labour laws and employment regulations.

• Promote constructive industrial relations and fair employment practices.

4. Human Resources Operations

Oversee day-to-day HR administrative activities, including:

• Employee onboarding.

• Probation management.

• Employment contracts.

• Leave administration.

• Attendance monitoring.

• Employee records management.

Ensure HR documentation and employee information are properly maintained.

5. Performance Management and Talent Development

• Drive performance management processes.

• Support employee development and career progression.

• Coordinate succession planning.

• Implement initiatives to strengthen employee retention.

6. Employee Engagement and Staff Wellbeing

• Promote employee engagement and positive workplace culture.

• Support staff wellbeing initiatives.

• Strengthen occupational health and safety practices.

• Encourage a supportive working environment across clinical and non-clinical departments.

7. Healthcare Regulatory Compliance

• Coordinate monitoring of professional registrations.

• Support verification and monitoring of practising licences.

• Maintain awareness of relevant healthcare-sector compliance requirements.

• Work with management to address staff-related regulatory obligations.

8. HR Reporting and Analytics

Prepare HR reports and monitor key workforce indicators, including:

• Employee turnover.

• Absenteeism.

• Headcount.

• Recruitment effectiveness.

Use HR data to support management decisions and improvements in workforce performance.

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualifications

Applicants must possess a Bachelor's Degree in:

• Human Resources Management.

• Law.

• Another related field.

Professional Experience

• Minimum five years of progressive Human Resources experience.

• Previous experience in an HR Business Partner or HR leadership role is preferred.

• Experience in the healthcare sector or a hospital environment is an added advantage.

• Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations, performance management and talent retention.

Legal and Regulatory Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Tanzanian labour laws.

• Understanding of employment regulations.

• Experience handling employee relations and industrial relations matters.

Technical and Professional Competencies

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• High professional integrity.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Proficiency in Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).

• Familiarity with other relevant HR technologies.

Salary and Employment Benefits

The salary and benefits package have not been disclosed in the recruitment announcement.

Candidates may obtain further information from the recruiter during the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) directly to Prophima.

Application by Email:

Suggested Email Subject: Application – Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP)

Application Deadline: Friday, 30 October 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Important Application Information

Applicants should clearly demonstrate their experience in:

• Strategic HR business partnering.

• Healthcare or hospital workforce management, where applicable.

• Tanzanian employment and labour relations.

• Recruitment and workforce planning.

• Employee relations and performance management.

• HRIS and HR reporting.

Please note: Prophima is recruiting on behalf of a healthcare client whose identity has not been disclosed in the announcement.