Regional Technical Officer, Tuberculosis (TB)

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 addressing the most pressing challenges faced by communities around the world.

Job Overview:
The Regional Technical Officer for Tuberculosis (TB) plays 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 (PnP) health facilities and enhancing TB services within public health facilities. The officer will ensure early case detection, timely diagnosis, and treatment initiation and completion. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Health, Police Medical Unit, Prisons Health and Nutrition Unit, and Regional and Council Health Management Teams, to deliver high-quality, equitable, and client-centered TB services. The officer will also be responsible for mentoring health facility staff, conducting training, and ensuring adherence to 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 quality TB screening, active case finding, diagnosis, treatment, and TB preventive treatment in line with national standards. They will ensure that TB service delivery aligns with Tanzania's MOH/NTLP guidelines and approved project standards. The officer will also integrate TB services within HIV in public and PnP facilities, conduct mentorship and training for health workers, review TB program data, and support facilities in developing improvement plans. Additionally, the officer will promote accurate documentation and reporting of TB services, coordinate with stakeholders, and share best practices to enhance service delivery.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong knowledge of TB prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and TB/HIV collaborative services. They should have leadership and team management skills, as well as the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with strong organizational and analytical abilities. Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and have the ability to identify operational challenges and implement solutions to improve program performance.

Educational Background:
A Medical Degree (MD) or Nursing degree from a recognized institution is required. A master's degree in public health (MPH) or an equivalent international qualification is considered an added advantage.

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

Languages:
Fluency in English and Kiswahili is mandatory for this position. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not required.

Additional Notes:
This position may require 10% to 25% domestic travel to councils and health facility project sites for technical assistance and 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 is committed to equal opportunity employment and safeguarding against abuse and exploitation in its work environments.