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 diverse workforce of over 4,000 employees. The organization focuses on various areas including health, education, nutrition, and economic development, working collaboratively with governments, civil society, and the private sector to create sustainable change.

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 enhancing 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 non-communicable disease (NCD) screening. The position emphasizes the importance of evidence and data-driven approaches to improve service quality, patient outcomes, and the achievement of program targets.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Regional Technical Officer will be tasked with providing technical oversight to ensure that clinical service components are implemented in accordance with project objectives and expected outcomes. This includes offering technical support, supervision, and coordination of council activities across all technical areas. The officer will provide timely technical guidance to identify and address emerging clinical and programmatic challenges, build district capacity in program management, and support sustainability. Responsibilities also include providing technical assistance to health facilities, conducting staff training, clinical mentoring, and Continuous Medical Education (CME). The officer will establish and maintain strong working relationships with Regional and Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMTs), facility in-charges, and other district stakeholders. Additionally, the officer will ensure that clinical services adhere to national guidelines and quality standards, strengthen treatment outcomes across the care continuum, and collaborate with monitoring and evaluation teams 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), US Government policies, guidelines, reporting requirements, and quality standards related to TB and TB/HIV programs is essential. The role requires demonstrated skills in clinical mentorship, coaching, supportive supervision, and capacity building, 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 necessary. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required, as well as the ability to analyze and use program data for performance monitoring and evidence-based decision-making.

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 Ministry of Health, Regional and Council Health Management Teams, healthcare facilities, civil society organizations (CSOs), and implementing partners is also required. Demonstrated experience in program monitoring, data analysis, reporting, and the use of data for service improvement is highly desirable, along with experience in multi-stakeholder and regional program environments.

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:
The position is expected to involve 10% - 25% domestic travel to councils and health facility project sites to provide technical assistance, supportive supervision, stakeholder engagement, and implementation support. FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation package, with an expected hiring salary range of TZS 68,000,000 - 90,000,000 for annual basic salary. The organization considers multiple factors when determining an offer amount, including relevant years of experience, education, internal equity, market pay, and budget. This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job and does not prescribe or restrict the exact tasks that may be assigned. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding against abuse, exploitation, and harassment in its work environments and programs.