Senior Regional Technical Officer - Clinical Services

Job Posting Organization:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that aims to improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development. Established in 1980, FHI 360 operates in more than 60 countries and has a workforce of over 4,000 employees. The organization focuses on various sectors, including health, education, and economic development, and is committed to ensuring that all individuals have access to quality services and opportunities for growth.

Job Overview:
The Senior Regional Technical Officer - Clinical Services is responsible for providing technical leadership and clinical guidance for the implementation of comprehensive HIV and TB services under the EpiC project in Tanzania. This role is crucial in strengthening the quality, coverage, integration, and effectiveness of HIV/TB services across supported Police and Prisons (PnP) and public health facilities in the assigned region. The officer will engage in clinical mentorship and capacity strengthening of healthcare workers and project staff, focusing on the HIV/TB continuum, which includes HIV testing, ART, retention and viral suppression, advanced HIV disease management, TB prevention and treatment, and the integration of services such as NCD screening. The position emphasizes evidence and data-driven approaches to enhance service quality, patient outcomes, and the achievement of program targets.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Regional Technical Officer will provide technical oversight to ensure that clinical service components are implemented in line with project objectives and expected outcomes. Responsibilities include providing technical support, supervision, and coordination of council activities across all technical areas, as well as offering timely guidance to address emerging clinical and programmatic challenges. The officer will build district capacity in program management and technical areas to support sustainability and will provide technical input into strategic planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, capacity building, and reporting with district and R/CHMT teams. Additionally, the officer will coordinate technical assistance to health facilities, including startup support, staff training, clinical mentoring, Continuous Medical Education (CME), patient flow analysis, and adherence improvement. Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with R/CHMTs, facility in-charges, and other district stakeholders is essential. The officer will also ensure that clinical services adhere to national guidelines and quality standards, strengthen treatment outcomes across the care continuum, and collaborate with the monitoring and evaluation team to use routine program and clinical data for performance monitoring and quality improvement strategies.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess expertise and strong knowledge of HIV/TB prevention, testing, care, and treatment services. A solid understanding of Tanzania's Ministry of Health (MOH), USG policies, guidelines, reporting requirements, and quality standards related to TB and TB/HIV programs is essential. The role requires the ability to analyze and utilize program data for performance monitoring and evidence-based decision-making. Demonstrated skills in clinical mentorship, coaching, supportive supervision, and capacity building are necessary, along with strong leadership, team management, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills. Knowledge of quality assurance and continuous quality improvement principles in healthcare service delivery is also required, as well as excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Educational Background:
A degree in Medicine or a related field with relevant national registration is required. A Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) or an international equivalent is considered an added advantage.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years of professional experience in HIV/TB clinical services, preferably within public health or donor-funded programs. Proven experience in HIV/TB program implementation, clinical mentorship, supportive supervision, and quality improvement is essential. Experience working with the MOH, R/CHMT, healthcare facilities, CSOs, and implementing partners is also required. Demonstrated experience in program monitoring, data analysis, reporting, and the use of data for service improvement is necessary, along with experience in multi-stakeholder and regional program environments, which is highly desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Kiswahili is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.

Additional Notes:
This position may require 10% - 25% domestic travel to councils and health facility project sites to provide technical assistance, supportive supervision, stakeholder engagement, and implementation support. The expected hiring salary range for this role is TZS 68,000,000 - 90,000,000 for annual basic salary. FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation package, and qualified candidates are invited to apply online by submitting an application letter, CV/resume, photocopies of certificates, and the names and contact details of three professional referees. The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and safeguarding against abuse, exploitation, and harassment.