Regional Technical Officer, Tuberculosis (TB)
FHI 360
Mtwara
Tanzania
November 1, 2026
Full-timeNovember 1, 2026
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 world's most pressing challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Job Overview:
The Regional Technical Officer (RTO) for HIV Prevention and HIV Testing Services plays a crucial role in providing technical leadership and support for the implementation of HIV prevention and testing interventions under the EpiC project in Tanzania. This position encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including the implementation of HIV self-testing (HIVST), Social Network Strategy (SNS), pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and the integration of non-communicable disease (NCD) screening within public health service delivery. The RTO will work closely with various stakeholders, including project teams, the Ministry of Health, and community organizations, to enhance service quality and coverage, ensuring that interventions are aligned with national guidelines and global standards. The role requires a strong focus on capacity strengthening, monitoring, and evaluation to improve programmatic effectiveness and impact.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The RTO will be responsible for supporting the technical planning, implementation, and monitoring of HIV prevention and testing services across supported regions. Key duties include contributing to the design and implementation of HIV prevention interventions, strengthening health facilities' capacity to identify and link unreached HIV-positive clients to care, ensuring provider-initiated HIV testing and counseling is available at all service points, and supporting regional health management teams in planning and evaluating HTS activities. The RTO will also provide technical leadership in implementing high-yield HTS and Linkage Case Management strategies, support routine monitoring and data collection, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen referrals to ART, PrEP, and NCD care. Additionally, the RTO will ensure compliance with national guidelines and ethical standards in service delivery, and mentor junior staff to enhance their technical capacity.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong knowledge of HIV prevention, HTS, HIVST, and PrEP services, along with familiarity with Tanzania's Ministry of Health policies and donor reporting requirements. The position requires experience in program implementation, quality improvement, and capacity strengthening, as well as strong skills in data analysis and performance monitoring. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project monitoring systems. Experience in proposal development and technical design is also beneficial.
Educational Background:
A degree in Medicine or Nursing, 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, providing a deeper understanding of public health principles and practices relevant to the role.
Experience:
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in HIV prevention, HIV Testing Services (HTS), or related public health programs. Demonstrated experience in implementing HIV prevention interventions, including HTS, HIVST, SNS, and PrEP programs is crucial. Experience working with the Ministry of Health and USG-funded projects is highly desirable, as is proven experience in technical assistance, capacity building, and supportive supervision of healthcare workers and implementing partners.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and proficiency in Swahili is highly desirable, as it will facilitate communication with local stakeholders and communities. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset, depending on the specific needs of the project and the communities served.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and based in Mtwara, Tanzania. 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 emphasizes equal opportunity employment and is committed to safeguarding against abuse and exploitation in its programs. Candidates are encouraged to apply online by submitting a comprehensive application, including a cover letter, CV, and references. The closing date for applications is 26 October 2026, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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 world's most pressing challenges through innovative and sustainable solutions.
Job Overview:
The Regional Technical Officer (RTO) for HIV Prevention and HIV Testing Services plays a crucial role in providing technical leadership and support for the implementation of HIV prevention and testing interventions under the EpiC project in Tanzania. This position encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including the implementation of HIV self-testing (HIVST), Social Network Strategy (SNS), pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and the integration of non-communicable disease (NCD) screening within public health service delivery. The RTO will work closely with various stakeholders, including project teams, the Ministry of Health, and community organizations, to enhance service quality and coverage, ensuring that interventions are aligned with national guidelines and global standards. The role requires a strong focus on capacity strengthening, monitoring, and evaluation to improve programmatic effectiveness and impact.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The RTO will be responsible for supporting the technical planning, implementation, and monitoring of HIV prevention and testing services across supported regions. Key duties include contributing to the design and implementation of HIV prevention interventions, strengthening health facilities' capacity to identify and link unreached HIV-positive clients to care, ensuring provider-initiated HIV testing and counseling is available at all service points, and supporting regional health management teams in planning and evaluating HTS activities. The RTO will also provide technical leadership in implementing high-yield HTS and Linkage Case Management strategies, support routine monitoring and data collection, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen referrals to ART, PrEP, and NCD care. Additionally, the RTO will ensure compliance with national guidelines and ethical standards in service delivery, and mentor junior staff to enhance their technical capacity.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong knowledge of HIV prevention, HTS, HIVST, and PrEP services, along with familiarity with Tanzania's Ministry of Health policies and donor reporting requirements. The position requires experience in program implementation, quality improvement, and capacity strengthening, as well as strong skills in data analysis and performance monitoring. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project monitoring systems. Experience in proposal development and technical design is also beneficial.
Educational Background:
A degree in Medicine or Nursing, 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, providing a deeper understanding of public health principles and practices relevant to the role.
Experience:
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in HIV prevention, HIV Testing Services (HTS), or related public health programs. Demonstrated experience in implementing HIV prevention interventions, including HTS, HIVST, SNS, and PrEP programs is crucial. Experience working with the Ministry of Health and USG-funded projects is highly desirable, as is proven experience in technical assistance, capacity building, and supportive supervision of healthcare workers and implementing partners.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and proficiency in Swahili is highly desirable, as it will facilitate communication with local stakeholders and communities. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset, depending on the specific needs of the project and the communities served.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and based in Mtwara, Tanzania. 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 emphasizes equal opportunity employment and is committed to safeguarding against abuse and exploitation in its programs. Candidates are encouraged to apply online by submitting a comprehensive application, including a cover letter, CV, and references. The closing date for applications is 26 October 2026, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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