Location: Mtwara, 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, linkage 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.
- Work with the EpiC RTO to support TB/HIV collaborative activities.
- Assess capacity gaps among CHWs and CSOs; provide tailored technical assistance, mentorship and capacity strengthening.
- Review performance data with CSOs, identify service delivery gaps and strengthen referral and linkage for people with presumptive TB.
- Conduct supportive supervision and mentorship of CSOs and CHWs.
- Analyse treatment continuation data, monitor key project indicators, and produce timely reports.
- 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, gender, health, nutrition, research or a related field.
- 4+ years of progressive experience in community-based health programming, including technical leadership and implementation of HIV prevention, care and treatment interventions or similar projects.
- Experience working with NGOs, CSOs, CHWs, government agencies or private companies.
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili.
- Strong analytical, data-use, communication, problem-solving and organizational skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Willingness to travel extensively in-country (50-75% domestic travel).
Reports to the Senior Regional Technical Officer, Community Engagement. Full time. Expected annual basic salary range: TZS 52,000,000 - 65,000,000.
Closing date: 22 October 2026
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 shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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