Regional Technical Officer, PMTCT Ruvuma

Job Summary:

Regional Technical Officer – Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) provides technical expertise and supports the implementation of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT), HIV-Exposed Infants (HEI) and pediatric HIV, and Cervical Cancer services within the EpiC Project in Tanzania. The role supports regional, council and facility efforts to strengthen the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based eMTCT/ triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B services for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children. The incumbent will work closely with the Local Government (PMO-RALG), Regional and Council Health Management Teams (RHMTs/CHMTs), facility teams, and implementing partners to strengthen the delivery of high-quality, equitable, and client-centered PMTCT and Triple Elimination services in accordance with national guidelines and global recommendations.

Accountabilities:

Technical Requirements:

• •Support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of PMTCT and Cervical Cancer Prevention (CECAP) interventions across supported regions.
• •Provides technical guidance and support to facility and community teams to implement Triple Elimination interventions including prevention and management of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B in accordance to the current national guidelines and standards.
• •Provides technical guidance and support to region teams on implementation of cervical cancer prevention in accordance to the current national guidelines and standards.
• •Provides technical assistance to facilities to strengthen cervical cancer service delivery, including screening quality, appropriate treatment or referral of eligible clients, linkage to diagnostic and treatment services, and follow-up of clients with abnormal screening results.
• •Strengthening referral and linkage systems across the PMTCT and cervical cancer continuum of care, including mechanisms for tracking clients who require additional services and minimizing loss to follow-up.
• •Monitor key PMTCT and CECAP indicators and ensure timely tracking of targets, coverage, service quality, and outcomes at regional and facility levels.
• •Provide technical oversight, mentorship, coaching, and capacity strengthening regional technical teams and healthcare workers through structured mentorship, supportive supervision, on-the-job training, technical updates, and performance improvement initiatives.
• •Collaborate closely with regional health management teams, implementing partners, communities, and other stakeholders to coordinate PMTCT and CECAP activities and promote harmonized implementation.
• •Prepares technical reports, program updates, analytical briefs, presentations, success stories, lessons learned, and best-practice documentation for internal, government, donor, and stakeholder use.
• •Strengthen infection prevention and control and adherence to clinical and service-delivery standards across supported facilities.
• •Ensure effective coordination, accountability, and performance management of facility teams.
• •Support routine program performance reviews; analyze trends and identify implementation gaps, bottlenecks, and underperforming areas, and ensure timely development and follow-up of corrective and improvement actions.
• •Ensure timely reporting of program achievements, challenges, risks, and corrective actions to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• •Perform other related technical and strategic duties as assigned by the supervisor in support of achieving project objectives.

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• •Knowledge of PMTCT, Triple Elimination (HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B), pediatric HIV, and cervical cancer prevention (CECAP), including national service delivery guidelines and quality standards.
• •Knowledge of Tanzania MOH guidelines and reporting requirements related to PMTCT and cervical cancer prevention programs.
• •Strong leadership, team management, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• •Strong knowledge of quality assurance and continuous quality improvement principles.
• •Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information clearly to government counterparts, donors, stakeholders, and project teams.
• •Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify issues, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• •Demonstrated project management skills.
• •Collaborative with influencing skills and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and build productive relationships with stakeholders.
• •Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• •Ability to identify operational and programmatic challenges, conduct root-cause analysis, develop practical solutions, solve problems and implement corrective actions to improve program performance.
• •Fluency in English and Kiswahili.

Supervision Given/Received:

● Mentors junior staff to strengthen their technical capacity and performance.

● Reports to Regional Senior Technical Officer – Care and Treatment Services.

Education: ** **

● Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Nursing degree from a recognized institution or another health-related field; current professional registration where applicable.

● A master’s degree in public health (MPH) or international equivalent is an added advantage.

Experience: **

● Minimum of six (4) years of progressive experience in PMTCT, Pediatric HIV, Maternal and Child Health (MNCH), and/or HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs, preferably within donor-funded programs.

● Proven experience working with R/CHMT, health facility teams, and implementing partners to achieve programmatic targets.

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.

● Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

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

Travel Requirements:

10% - 25% 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: 26 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 character