Regional Technical Officer, Community Engagement TB - Iringa
About the role
The Regional Technical Officer, 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 a regional level, working 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. Responsibilities: - 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 - 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 - 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 - Ensures project activities are on track with work plans, with technical expertise informing project implementation - Identifies and escalates technical issues to the Senior Regional Technical Officer: Community Engagement - Monitors and manages project activities to ensure alignment with work plans, applying technical expertise to guide implementation, resolve challenges, and achieve project objectives How to apply: Submit an application letter, CV/resume, copies of certificates, and the names and contact details of three professional referees. Apply online via: https://fhi.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/FHI_360_External_Career_Portal/job/Iringa-Tanzania/Regional-Technical-Officer--Community-Engagement-TB---Iringa_Requisition-2026201459
Key requirements
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity, and understanding of the political, social, operational, and ethical context
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills (English and Swahili fluent)
- Strong analytical and data-use skills, including ability to interpret program data, identify performance gaps, inform corrective actions and prepare reports
- Proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite
- 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