Location: Njombe, Tanzania
The Regional Technical Officer (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), 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.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide technical support for evidence-based and innovative strategies to strengthen TB prevention, case finding, contact tracing, diagnosis, treatment, linkage and continuity of care.
- Support the development, adaptation, field-testing and dissemination of technical approaches, tools, materials and SOPs for community-based TB interventions.
- Collaborate with Regional and District TB and Leprosy Coordinators, CSOs and local government officials to ensure quality implementation according to national guidelines; support TB/HIV collaborative activities.
- Assess capacity gaps among CHWs and CSOs and provide tailored technical assistance, mentorship and capacity strengthening.
- Review performance data with CSOs, identify service delivery gaps, and strengthen referral and linkage of people with presumptive TB to diagnostic and treatment services.
- Conduct supportive supervision and mentorship of CSOs and CHWs.
- Analyse treatment continuation data, monitor key project indicators, and produce timely reports to inform decisions.
- Monitor regional implementation plans and progress against TB project milestones.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in social sciences, public health, social work, international development, communication, economic development, education, environment, gender, health, nutrition, research, technology, youth or a related field.
- 4+ years of progressive experience in community-based health programming, including technical leadership, coordination and implementation of HIV prevention, care and treatment interventions or similar projects.
- Experience working with NGOs, CSOs, CHWs, community stakeholders, government agencies or private companies.
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili; strong analytical and data-use skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively in-country (50%-75% domestic travel).
Reports to the Senior Regional Technical Officer, Community Engagement. Full time. Salary range: TZS 52,000,000 - 65,000,000 annual basic.
Closing date: 2026-10-22
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online by submitting an application letter, CV/resume, photocopies of certificates, and the names and contact details of three professional referees. Closing date: 22 October 2026. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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