Location: Lindi, Tanzania
The Regional Technical Officer (RTO), HIV Prevention and HIV Testing Services (HTS), provides technical leadership and support for the implementation of HIV prevention and HTS interventions under the EpiC project in Tanzania, including HTS, HIV self-testing (HIVST), Social Network Strategy (SNS), pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), demand creation, and the integration of non-communicable disease (NCD) screening and management within HIV and other public health service delivery platforms. The role works across Police and Prisons (PnP) and public health facilities, collaborating with the project, HQ, Ministry of Health, regional and council/district health management teams, community and facility teams, CSOs and other implementing partners.
Key responsibilities:
- Support technical planning, implementation and monitoring of HIV prevention and testing services across supported regions.
- Strengthen health facility capacity to implement HTS strategies, identify unreached HIV-positive clients (including children and men), and ensure timely linkage to HIV care and treatment.
- Ensure provider-initiated HIV testing and counselling is offered at all service points in supported facilities.
- Provide technical leadership in high-yield HTS and Linkage Case Management strategies.
- Support internal and external quality assurance of HIV testing and adherence to national guidelines.
- Integrate NCD screening, referral and basic management (hypertension, diabetes) into HIV, MNCH and differentiated service delivery models.
- Support routine monitoring, data quality assessments and data use for continuous quality improvement.
- Mentor and supervise junior-level staff; reports to the Regional Senior Technical Officer, Clinical Services.
Requirements:
- Degree in Medicine or Nursing, or a related field with relevant national registration; MPH or equivalent is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 4 years' experience in HIV prevention, HTS, public health or related health programs, including HIVST, SNS and PrEP.
- Experience working with the Ministry of Health and USG/donor-funded projects.
- Proven experience in technical assistance, capacity building, mentorship and supportive supervision.
- Strong data analysis, reporting, stakeholder engagement and communication skills; knowledge of Tanzania MOH and PEPFAR guidelines.
Closing date: 2026-10-26
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the FHI 360 career portal by submitting an application letter, CV/resume, photocopies of certificates, and the names and contact details of three professional referees. Closing date: 26 October 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Lindi-Tanzania/Regional-Technical-Officer--HTS-and-Prevention-Lindi_Requisition-2026201493/apply