Regional Technical Officer, Tuberculosis (TB)

Job Posting Organization:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to 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 focuses on various sectors including health, education, and economic development, aiming to create a positive impact on communities worldwide.

Job Overview:
The Regional Technical Officer for Tuberculosis (TB) plays a crucial role in providing technical expertise and support for the implementation and scaling up of comprehensive TB prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment within the EpiC Project in Tanzania. This position is pivotal in integrating TB and HIV services across Police and Prison health facilities, as well as strengthening TB services within public health facilities. The officer will ensure early case detection, timely diagnosis, and treatment initiation and completion. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, Police Medical Unit, Prisons Health and Nutrition Unit, and Regional and Council Health Management Teams, to enhance the delivery of high-quality, equitable, and client-centered TB services, in alignment with national guidelines and global recommendations. The officer will also be responsible for mentoring health workers, reviewing TB program data, and supporting the implementation of TB/HIV collaborative activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Regional Technical Officer include providing technical support to regional teams and health facilities in planning, implementing, monitoring, and scaling up TB interventions. The officer will support the implementation of quality TB screening, active case finding, diagnosis, treatment, TB preventive treatment, and TB infection prevention and control in accordance with national standards. They will ensure that TB service delivery aligns with Tanzania's Ministry of Health and National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Programme guidelines. The officer will conduct mentorship, coaching, and supportive supervision to strengthen health worker capacity, review TB program data to identify gaps, and support facilities in developing improvement plans. Additionally, the officer will promote accurate documentation and reporting of TB services, coordinate TB activities with stakeholders, and share lessons learned to support continuous quality improvement.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong knowledge of TB prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and TB/HIV collaborative services. They should have leadership, team management, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills, along with a solid understanding of quality assurance and continuous quality improvement principles. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to effectively communicate technical information to health care providers. Candidates should demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the political and ethical issues in their work. Strong organizational and analytical skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to identify operational challenges and implement solutions.

Educational Background:
The position requires a Medical Degree (MD) or Nursing degree from a recognized institution. A master's degree in public health (MPH) or an international equivalent is considered an added advantage.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of four years of progressive experience in TB and TB/HIV programming, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, preferably within donor-funded public health programs. Demonstrated experience in providing technical assistance and capacity strengthening to health authorities and facility teams is essential. The ability to analyze and utilize TB program data to drive improvements is also required, along with experience in mentoring junior staff.

Languages:
Fluency in English and Kiswahili is mandatory for this position, as effective communication in both languages is crucial for the role.

Additional Notes:
This position may require 10% - 25% domestic travel to councils and health facility project sites for technical assistance and supportive supervision. FHI 360 offers a competitive compensation package, with an expected hiring salary range of TZS 52,000,000 - 65,000,000 for annual basic salary. The organization is committed to equal opportunity employment and safeguarding against abuse and exploitation in its work environments. Candidates are encouraged to apply online with the necessary documents, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.