Regional Technical Officer, Community Engagement TB , Iringa

Job Summary:

The RTO, Community Engagement, provides technical and programmatic oversight for the implementation of community and facility-based TB prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, linkages and continuity of care interventions for adults, children and adolescents. The role provides implementation oversight and technical assistance at regional level and works with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Community Health Workers (CHWs), Regional and District TB and Leprosy Coordinators, and other stakeholders to strengthen the quality, effectiveness and timely delivery of TB services.

Accountabilities:

Technical Requirements:

Provides technical support for implementation of evidence-based and innovative strategies to strengthen TB prevention, case finding, contact tracing/investigation, diagnosis, treatment, linkage and continuity of care.

Supports the development, adaptation, field- testing and dissemination of technical approaches, tools, materials and SOPs to strengthen community-based TB interventions.

Collaborates with Regional Tuberculosis and Leprosy Coordinator (RTLC), District Tuberculosis and Leprosy Coordinator (DTLC), CSO and local government officials to ensure quality implementation of TB interventions according to national guidelines.

Works with the EpiC RTO, Community Engagement, (HIB) officer to support implementation of TB/HIV collaborative activities.

Supports implementation of community engagement best practices, and ensures activities are implemented in accordance with national guidelines and project objectives.

Assesses capacity gaps among CHWs and CSOs and provides tailored technical assistance, mentorship and capacity strengthening to improve planning and implementation of TB activities.

Works with CSOs and other stakeholders to review performance data, identify service delivery gaps and strengthen referral and linkage of people with presumptive TB to diagnostic, treatment and other appropriate services.

Conducts supportive supervision and mentorship to CSO and CHWs to improve quality of services.

Delivery presentations at regional and district meetings and conferences.

Project Design Implementation:

Conducts analyses of treatment continuation data to identify improvement opportunities and recommend appropriate technical strategies to enhance treatment continuation.

Monitors and analyses key project performance indicators, providing timely and actionable reports that enable the project team to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and keep the project on track.

Works collaboratively with project team members to ensure that program planning, development, and management activities are implemented smoothly, efficiently, and in an integrated manner.

Works collaboratively with other project team members to ensure necessary program planning, development, and management activities function smoothly and efficiently.

Monitors regional implementation plans, progress of community engagement portfolio as per TB project milestones.

Tracks project indicators and produces reports for others to act upon.

Responds to technical requests and inquiries from internal and external staff.

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Applied Knowledge & Skills:

Demonstrates cultural awareness and sensitivity, and understanding of the political, social, operational, and ethical context in which the

Demonstrates strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with government, partners, communities and project teams.

Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili.

Demonstrates strong analytical and data-use skills, including the ability to interpret program data, identify performance gaps, inform corrective actions and prepare reports.

Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite required.

• •Demonstrate strong problem solving, organizational and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results within established timeline.
• •Ability to deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.

Supervision Given/Received:

Coaches and mentors CHWs, assists in team management as necessary.

Accomplishes results through senior member of a team.

Typically reports to Senior Regional Technical Officer Community Engagement.

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Education: ** **

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public health, social work, international development, communication, Economic development, Education, the Environment, Gender, Health, Nutrition, Research, Technology and Youth or Related Field.

Experience: ** **

Requires 4+ years of progressive responsible experience in community-based health programming including technical leadership coordination and implementation of HIV prevention, care and treatment interventions or similar projects.

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Demonstrate experience working with non-governmental organizations (NGO), CSOs, CHWs, other community stakeholders, government agency, or private companies.

Ability and willingness to travel extensively in -country to support technical activities.

Typical Physical Demands:

Typical office environment.

Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screens and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Technology to be Used:

Project Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

50% - 75% domestic travel to councils and health facility project sites to provide technical assistance, supportive supervision, stakeholder engagement, and implementation support.

How to Apply: FHI360 offers a competitive compensation package, and qualified candidates are invited to apply online by submitting an application letter, CV/resume, photocopies of certificates, and the names and contact details of three professional referees. FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Closing Date: 22 October 2026. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The expected hiring salary range for this role is TZS 52,000,000 - 65,000,000 for annual basic salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget. For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines.

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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