Senior Technical Officer (STO), Demand Planning HIV and TB

Job Posting Organization:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization that focuses on improving 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 is dedicated to addressing global health challenges, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases, through innovative programs and partnerships.

Job Overview:
The Senior Technical Officer (STO) for demand planning in HIV and TB plays a crucial role in providing technical support to the National AIDS, STIs and Hepatitis Control Program (NASHCOP) and the National TB and Leprosy Program (NTLP) in Tanzania. This position is responsible for ensuring the availability and efficient management of HIV and TB commodities, as well as related supply chain systems. The STO will support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous quality improvement of demand planning activities, providing technical guidance and capacity building to key stakeholders. The role involves evaluating programmatic effectiveness, preparing technical assessment reports, and contributing to business development efforts, including proposal development and strategic partnerships. The STO will also create and manage reports and technical materials related to demand planning activities, ensuring that the project adheres to organizational strategies and standard operating procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Technical Officer will provide technical support and guidance to NASHCOP, NTLP, and other stakeholders to strengthen demand planning and supply chain management for HIV and TB commodities. Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the technical implementation of demand planning, forecasting, and supply planning activities.
- Ensuring timely availability of quality HIV and TB commodities at all health system levels.
- Planning and executing quantification exercises for HIV and TB commodities.
- Participating in Bottom-up quantification (BUQ) exercises and supply chain reviews.
- Supporting NTLP in the design, planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of integrated TB and HIV interventions.
- Conducting pipeline analyses and tracking supplies to identify potential challenges.
- Strengthening the capacity of frontline workers on logistics and supply chain systems.
- Developing technical briefs, reports, and guidance documents to support research and inform best practices.
- Mentoring and supervising junior staff to enhance their technical capacity.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong understanding of supply chain management principles, demand planning, forecasting, and quantification methodologies, particularly within HIV and TB programs. Proficiency in database management software and online search tools is required. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to various stakeholders. Candidates should demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the political and ethical issues in the assigned work. Strong organizational and analytical skills are necessary, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to identify operational challenges and implement corrective actions.

Educational Background:
A Master’s degree (or international equivalent) in public health, Pharmacy, Laboratory Science, or a related field is required. Candidates should have a minimum of six years of professional experience in commodity forecasting, quantification, demand planning, or supply chain management.

Experience:
A minimum of 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in national quantifications for HIV/AIDS and TB commodities, demand planning, or supply chain management at the national or sub-national level is required. Experience working with NGOs, government ministries, implementing partners, donors, or private organizations is essential. Candidates should have demonstrated knowledge of Tanzania’s health supply chain systems and experience in managing data collection and analysis in demand planning activities.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Kiswahili is mandatory. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset.

Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and may require travel of 10% - 25%. 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 is committed to equal opportunity employment and safeguarding against abuse, exploitation, and harassment. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks.