The Ministry of Health Zanzibar has made significant progress in reducing the burden of malaria
over the past decade. The current HMIS data shows that Zanzibar is on the pathway towards
malaria elimination. Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Program has been implementing malaria
elimination interventions in line with the existing national malaria strategic plan (MNSP IV
2018/2019-2022/2023), which will expire in June 2023.
A comprehensive malaria programme review (MPR) was conducted between September and
October 2022 to provide an opportunity for evidence-based appraisal of the malaria situation and
programme performance in Zanzibar. The review aimed to undertake an evidence- based country
malaria situation and comprehensive performance review of the ending strategic plan and make
recommendations for the next strategic plan.
Among other things, the review noted evidence of large malaria transmission heterogeneity
between and within the two major islands of Pemba and Unguja. Notably, the review observed that
a malaria-free future is feasible and possible in Zanzibar. The ZAMEP in collaboration with
partners and stakeholders is beginning the development of a new Malaria National Strategic Plan
V, to further the fight against malaria in Zanzibar for the period 2023-2028 taking note of the
findings and lessons of the MPR. PSI on behalf of ZAMEP is inviting a competent individual
consultant to execute this activity.
For more information about consultancy requirements and how to apply for this position, please
visit PSI website at www.psi.or.tz/careers.php. Deadline for sending applications is on 30
January 2023 at 00.00hrs.
