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 diverse workforce of over 4,000 employees. The organization focuses on various sectors including health, education, and economic development, and is committed to ensuring that its programs are evidence-based and sustainable.
Job Overview:
The Regional Technical Officer for PMTCT will provide essential technical expertise and support for the implementation of PMTCT, HIV-Exposed Infants (HEI), pediatric HIV, and Cervical Cancer services within the EpiC Project in Tanzania. This role is crucial in supporting regional, council, and facility efforts to enhance the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based services aimed at eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. The incumbent will collaborate closely with local government bodies, health management teams, facility teams, and implementing partners to ensure that PMTCT and Triple Elimination services are delivered equitably and in accordance with national guidelines and global recommendations. The position requires a proactive approach to strengthen service delivery and improve health outcomes for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Regional Technical Officer include supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of PMTCT and Cervical Cancer Prevention interventions across supported regions. The officer will provide technical guidance to facility and community teams for implementing Triple Elimination interventions, ensuring adherence to national guidelines. Responsibilities also include strengthening cervical cancer service delivery, monitoring key PMTCT and CECAP indicators, providing mentorship and capacity strengthening to healthcare workers, and collaborating with various stakeholders to coordinate activities. The officer will prepare technical reports, program updates, and documentation for stakeholders, ensure effective coordination and performance management of facility teams, and support routine program performance reviews to identify gaps and implement corrective actions. Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong knowledge of PMTCT, Triple Elimination, pediatric HIV, and cervical cancer prevention, along with familiarity with Tanzania's Ministry of Health guidelines. Strong leadership, team management, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential. The role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational and analytical abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Candidates should demonstrate project management skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Educational Background:
The educational requirements for this position include a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Nursing degree from a recognized institution, or another health-related field, along with current professional registration where applicable. A master's degree in public health (MPH) or an equivalent international qualification is considered an added advantage.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of four years of progressive experience in PMTCT, Pediatric HIV, Maternal and Child Health, and/or HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs, preferably within donor-funded initiatives. Proven experience working with Regional and Council Health Management Teams and health facility teams to achieve programmatic targets is essential.
Languages:
Fluency in both English and Kiswahili is mandatory for this position, as effective communication with diverse stakeholders is crucial for the role.
Additional Notes:
This position is based in Tanzania and may require 10% to 25% domestic travel to councils and health facility project sites for technical assistance and supervision. The expected hiring salary range for this role is TZS 52,000,000 - 65,000,000 for annual basic salary, with compensation determined by factors such as relevant experience and education. FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to safeguarding against abuse and harassment in its work environments. The organization also emphasizes a healthy work/life balance and offers a competitive benefits package.
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 diverse workforce of over 4,000 employees. The organization focuses on various sectors including health, education, and economic development, and is committed to ensuring that its programs are evidence-based and sustainable.
Job Overview:
The Regional Technical Officer for PMTCT will provide essential technical expertise and support for the implementation of PMTCT, HIV-Exposed Infants (HEI), pediatric HIV, and Cervical Cancer services within the EpiC Project in Tanzania. This role is crucial in supporting regional, council, and facility efforts to enhance the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based services aimed at eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. The incumbent will collaborate closely with local government bodies, health management teams, facility teams, and implementing partners to ensure that PMTCT and Triple Elimination services are delivered equitably and in accordance with national guidelines and global recommendations. The position requires a proactive approach to strengthen service delivery and improve health outcomes for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Regional Technical Officer include supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of PMTCT and Cervical Cancer Prevention interventions across supported regions. The officer will provide technical guidance to facility and community teams for implementing Triple Elimination interventions, ensuring adherence to national guidelines. Responsibilities also include strengthening cervical cancer service delivery, monitoring key PMTCT and CECAP indicators, providing mentorship and capacity strengthening to healthcare workers, and collaborating with various stakeholders to coordinate activities. The officer will prepare technical reports, program updates, and documentation for stakeholders, ensure effective coordination and performance management of facility teams, and support routine program performance reviews to identify gaps and implement corrective actions. Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong knowledge of PMTCT, Triple Elimination, pediatric HIV, and cervical cancer prevention, along with familiarity with Tanzania's Ministry of Health guidelines. Strong leadership, team management, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential. The role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational and analytical abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Candidates should demonstrate project management skills and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
Educational Background:
The educational requirements for this position include a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Nursing degree from a recognized institution, or another health-related field, along with current professional registration where applicable. A master's degree in public health (MPH) or an equivalent international qualification is considered an added advantage.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of four years of progressive experience in PMTCT, Pediatric HIV, Maternal and Child Health, and/or HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs, preferably within donor-funded initiatives. Proven experience working with Regional and Council Health Management Teams and health facility teams to achieve programmatic targets is essential.
Languages:
Fluency in both English and Kiswahili is mandatory for this position, as effective communication with diverse stakeholders is crucial for the role.
Additional Notes:
This position is based in Tanzania and may require 10% to 25% domestic travel to councils and health facility project sites for technical assistance and supervision. The expected hiring salary range for this role is TZS 52,000,000 - 65,000,000 for annual basic salary, with compensation determined by factors such as relevant experience and education. FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to safeguarding against abuse and harassment in its work environments. The organization also emphasizes a healthy work/life balance and offers a competitive benefits package.
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