Job Description
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 addressing the needs of communities through evidence-based interventions and partnerships.
Job Overview:
The Regional Technical Officer (RTO) for Community Engagement in HIV is responsible for providing technical and programmatic oversight for the implementation of community and facility-based interventions aimed at enhancing linkage to care, initiating antiretroviral treatment (ART), ensuring continuity of treatment, and re-engaging adults, children, and adolescents in care. This role involves close collaboration with Regional and District Health Management Teams (R&CHMTs), Community Health Workers (CHWs), and facility care teams to identify and address barriers to treatment continuation. The RTO will provide technical leadership, coordination, mentorship, and data-driven support to ensure that implementation aligns with national guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and project objectives. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment, ensuring that community engagement strategies are effectively integrated into the overall project framework.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The RTO will be responsible for a variety of duties including providing technical support for the implementation of evidence-based strategies to strengthen ART linkage and retention. This includes contributing to the development and dissemination of tools and materials that support community-based HIV service delivery, as well as strategic communication packages to raise awareness and demand for HIV prevention services. The RTO will also support the implementation of integrated HIV and TB service delivery approaches, work closely with community coordinators and healthcare providers to ensure adherence to national SOPs, and provide mentorship to CHWs. Additionally, the RTO will conduct analyses of ART retention data, monitor project performance indicators, and participate in project reporting and quality assurance activities. The role requires the ability to engage with various stakeholders, conduct supportive supervision, and ensure compliance with donor and organizational standards.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public health, international development, communication, social work, or a related field. The position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to interpret program data. Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on engaging effectively with government, partners, and communities. A commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity is essential, as is the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results within established timelines.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as social sciences, public health, international development, communication, social work, or related disciplines is required for this position. This educational background provides the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of community health programming and the implementation of HIV prevention and treatment interventions.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in community-based health programming, specifically in the areas of technical leadership, coordination, and implementation of HIV prevention, care, and treatment interventions. Experience working with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community stakeholders, and government agencies is essential. Candidates should also be willing to travel extensively within the country to support technical activities and engage with various stakeholders.
Languages:
Fluency in both written and spoken English and Swahili is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in these languages is crucial for effective communication with diverse stakeholders, including community members, healthcare providers, and government officials. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not required.
Additional Notes:
This position involves a significant amount of travel, with expectations of 50% to 75% domestic travel to councils and health facility project sites. The role is full-time and offers a competitive compensation package, with an expected salary range of TZS 52,000,000 - 65,000,000 annually. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding against abuse and exploitation in its work environments. The organization emphasizes the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offers professional development opportunities.
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 addressing the needs of communities through evidence-based interventions and partnerships.
Job Overview:
The Regional Technical Officer (RTO) for Community Engagement in HIV is responsible for providing technical and programmatic oversight for the implementation of community and facility-based interventions aimed at enhancing linkage to care, initiating antiretroviral treatment (ART), ensuring continuity of treatment, and re-engaging adults, children, and adolescents in care. This role involves close collaboration with Regional and District Health Management Teams (R&CHMTs), Community Health Workers (CHWs), and facility care teams to identify and address barriers to treatment continuation. The RTO will provide technical leadership, coordination, mentorship, and data-driven support to ensure that implementation aligns with national guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and project objectives. The position requires a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment, ensuring that community engagement strategies are effectively integrated into the overall project framework.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The RTO will be responsible for a variety of duties including providing technical support for the implementation of evidence-based strategies to strengthen ART linkage and retention. This includes contributing to the development and dissemination of tools and materials that support community-based HIV service delivery, as well as strategic communication packages to raise awareness and demand for HIV prevention services. The RTO will also support the implementation of integrated HIV and TB service delivery approaches, work closely with community coordinators and healthcare providers to ensure adherence to national SOPs, and provide mentorship to CHWs. Additionally, the RTO will conduct analyses of ART retention data, monitor project performance indicators, and participate in project reporting and quality assurance activities. The role requires the ability to engage with various stakeholders, conduct supportive supervision, and ensure compliance with donor and organizational standards.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public health, international development, communication, social work, or a related field. The position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to interpret program data. Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on engaging effectively with government, partners, and communities. A commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity is essential, as is the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results within established timelines.
Educational Background:
A Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as social sciences, public health, international development, communication, social work, or related disciplines is required for this position. This educational background provides the necessary foundation for understanding the complexities of community health programming and the implementation of HIV prevention and treatment interventions.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in community-based health programming, specifically in the areas of technical leadership, coordination, and implementation of HIV prevention, care, and treatment interventions. Experience working with non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community stakeholders, and government agencies is essential. Candidates should also be willing to travel extensively within the country to support technical activities and engage with various stakeholders.
Languages:
Fluency in both written and spoken English and Swahili is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in these languages is crucial for effective communication with diverse stakeholders, including community members, healthcare providers, and government officials. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not required.
Additional Notes:
This position involves a significant amount of travel, with expectations of 50% to 75% domestic travel to councils and health facility project sites. The role is full-time and offers a competitive compensation package, with an expected salary range of TZS 52,000,000 - 65,000,000 annually. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding against abuse and exploitation in its work environments. The organization emphasizes the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offers professional development opportunities.
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