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 1971, 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 ensuring that all individuals have access to quality health services and education. FHI 360 is dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of everyone who engages with its programs and adheres to strict ethical standards in its operations.
Job Overview:
The Regional Technical Officer (RTO) for HIV Prevention and HIV Testing Services (HTS) 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 involves overseeing various initiatives such as HIV self-testing (HIVST), Social Network Strategy (SNS), and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). The RTO is expected to work collaboratively with various stakeholders including the Ministry of Health, regional health management teams, and community organizations to enhance service quality and coverage. The role requires a strong focus on data utilization for program improvement and evaluation, ensuring that interventions are effective and aligned with national guidelines and global standards. The RTO will also be responsible for capacity strengthening within health facilities to ensure timely linkage of newly diagnosed individuals to care and treatment, thereby contributing to the overall goal of reducing HIV transmission and improving health outcomes in the region.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Regional Technical Officer include supporting the technical planning, implementation, and monitoring of HIV prevention and testing services across supported regions. This involves contributing to the design and implementation of HIV prevention interventions, strengthening health facilities' capacity to identify and link unreached HIV-positive clients, and ensuring that provider-initiated HIV Testing and Counseling is offered at all service points. The RTO will support regional and council health management teams in planning and evaluating HTS activities, provide technical support for monitoring and reporting, and ensure adherence to ethical standards in service delivery. Additionally, the RTO will collaborate with various stakeholders to strengthen linkages to ART, PrEP, and NCD care, and will be responsible for routine monitoring and data collection to inform continuous quality improvement efforts.
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, as is the ability to develop technical reports and training materials. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project monitoring systems is also required.
Educational Background:
The ideal candidate should have a degree in Medicine or Nursing, or a related field with relevant national registration. A Master’s degree in public health (MPH) or an equivalent international qualification is considered an added advantage, enhancing the candidate's ability to perform in this role effectively.
Experience:
A minimum of 4 years of experience in HIV prevention, HIV Testing Services (HTS), or related public health programs is required. Candidates should demonstrate experience in implementing HIV prevention interventions, including HTS, HIV self-testing, and PrEP programs. Experience working with the Ministry of Health and USG-funded projects is essential, along with proven capabilities in technical assistance, capacity building, and supportive supervision of healthcare workers.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and proficiency in Swahili is highly desirable, as it will facilitate communication with local stakeholders and communities.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and based in Ruvuma, 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 work environments. The closing date for applications is 26 October 2026, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, ensuring a thorough screening process for all applicants.
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 1971, 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 ensuring that all individuals have access to quality health services and education. FHI 360 is dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of everyone who engages with its programs and adheres to strict ethical standards in its operations.
Job Overview:
The Regional Technical Officer (RTO) for HIV Prevention and HIV Testing Services (HTS) 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 involves overseeing various initiatives such as HIV self-testing (HIVST), Social Network Strategy (SNS), and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). The RTO is expected to work collaboratively with various stakeholders including the Ministry of Health, regional health management teams, and community organizations to enhance service quality and coverage. The role requires a strong focus on data utilization for program improvement and evaluation, ensuring that interventions are effective and aligned with national guidelines and global standards. The RTO will also be responsible for capacity strengthening within health facilities to ensure timely linkage of newly diagnosed individuals to care and treatment, thereby contributing to the overall goal of reducing HIV transmission and improving health outcomes in the region.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Regional Technical Officer include supporting the technical planning, implementation, and monitoring of HIV prevention and testing services across supported regions. This involves contributing to the design and implementation of HIV prevention interventions, strengthening health facilities' capacity to identify and link unreached HIV-positive clients, and ensuring that provider-initiated HIV Testing and Counseling is offered at all service points. The RTO will support regional and council health management teams in planning and evaluating HTS activities, provide technical support for monitoring and reporting, and ensure adherence to ethical standards in service delivery. Additionally, the RTO will collaborate with various stakeholders to strengthen linkages to ART, PrEP, and NCD care, and will be responsible for routine monitoring and data collection to inform continuous quality improvement efforts.
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, as is the ability to develop technical reports and training materials. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and project monitoring systems is also required.
Educational Background:
The ideal candidate should have a degree in Medicine or Nursing, or a related field with relevant national registration. A Master’s degree in public health (MPH) or an equivalent international qualification is considered an added advantage, enhancing the candidate's ability to perform in this role effectively.
Experience:
A minimum of 4 years of experience in HIV prevention, HIV Testing Services (HTS), or related public health programs is required. Candidates should demonstrate experience in implementing HIV prevention interventions, including HTS, HIV self-testing, and PrEP programs. Experience working with the Ministry of Health and USG-funded projects is essential, along with proven capabilities in technical assistance, capacity building, and supportive supervision of healthcare workers.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, and proficiency in Swahili is highly desirable, as it will facilitate communication with local stakeholders and communities.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and based in Ruvuma, 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 work environments. The closing date for applications is 26 October 2026, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, ensuring a thorough screening process for all applicants.
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