Regional Technical Officer, Tuberculosis (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 workforce of over 4,000 employees. The organization is dedicated to addressing the interconnected challenges of health, education, and economic development, and it works collaboratively with governments, civil society, and the private sector to achieve sustainable outcomes.

Job Overview:
The Regional Technical Officer for Tuberculosis (TB) will play 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, working closely with various stakeholders including the Ministry of Health, Police Medical Unit, Prisons Health and Nutrition Unit, and Regional Health Management Teams. The role demands a proactive approach to enhance the delivery of high-quality, equitable, and client-centered TB services, aligning with national guidelines and global recommendations.

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/HIV collaborative services. They will ensure that TB service delivery adheres to Tanzania's MOH/NTLP guidelines and project standards. 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. They will also 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. A solid understanding of quality assurance and continuous quality improvement principles is essential. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required, along with strong organizational and analytical skills. The ability to interpret data and provide recommendations for improvement is crucial, as is proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

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, enhancing the candidate's qualifications for this role.

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

Languages:
Fluency in English and Kiswahili is mandatory for this position, enabling effective communication with diverse stakeholders and ensuring the delivery of services in the local context.

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 emphasizes equal opportunity employment and is committed to safeguarding against abuse and harassment in the workplace. Candidates are encouraged to apply online with a comprehensive application including a letter, CV, certificates, and references.