Regional Technical Officer (RTO), Community Engagement, HIV - Iringa
About the role
The Regional Technical Officer (RTO), Community Engagement, HIV provides technical and programmatic oversight for the implementation of community and facility-based interventions to strengthen linkage to care, antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation, continuity of treatment, and re-engagement of adults, children, and adolescents. The role provides implementation oversight and technical assistance at the regional level, working closely with various health management teams, community health workers, and other stakeholders to identify and address barriers to treatment continuation in Iringa, Tanzania. Responsibilities: - Provide technical and programmatic oversight for implementation of community and facility-based interventions to strengthen linkage to care, antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation, continuity of treatment, and re-engagement of adults, children and adolescents. - Provide implementation oversight and technical assistance at regional level. - Work closely with Regional and District Health Management Teams (R&CHMTs), Community Health Workers (CHW), facility Care and treatment teams and other stakeholders to identify and address barriers to treatment continuation. - Provide technical leadership, coordination, mentorship and data-driven support to ensure implementation aligns with national guidelines, SOPs and project objectives. - Provide technical support for implementation of evidence-based and innovative strategies to strengthen ART linkage, retention and treatment continuation and re-engagement. - Contribute to the development and dissemination of tools, materials, SOPs supporting community-based HIV service delivery. - Contribute to the development and dissemination of a strategic communication package to increase awareness and demand creation for HIV prevention services, HTS, TB, STI, sexual violence prevention and management and treatment adherence. - Support the implementation of integrated HIV and TB and other relevant service-delivery approaches to improve access, uptake and continuity of care. - Work with the EpiC RTO, Community Engagement, (TB) officer to support implementation of TB/HIV collaborative activities. - Work closely with the regional and district community Based HIV Service (CBHS) Coordinators, CHWs and healthcare providers to ensure community linkage and retention activities are implemented according to national SOPs and guidelines. - Provide technical assistance and mentorship to CHW and healthcare providers to strengthen referrals, client’s follow-up, case management and the use of national appointment and tracking registers. - Represent the project in regional and district technical workshops, meetings and other stakeholders’ platforms. - Conduct supportive supervision and mentorship to CHWs and CSO to improve quality of services. - Provide technical support to strengthen case management and continuum of care efforts in alignment with the overall project objectives and adherence to national guidelines and standard operating procedures. - Conduct analyses of ART retention and treatment continuation data to identify improvement opportunities and recommend appropriate technical strategies to enhance treatment continuation. - Monitor and analyse 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. - Work collaboratively with project team members to ensure that program planning, development, and management activities are implemented smoothly, efficiently, and in an integrated manner. - Monitor and manage project activities to ensure alignment with work plans, applying technical expertise to guide implementation, resolve challenges, and achieve project objectives. - Identify and raise technical issues to Senior Regional Technical Officer Community Engagement. - Participate in collecting data and information for inclusion in the quarterly and annual reports. - Participate in project performance monitoring reviews. - Assist with compiling and creating learnings and best practices, reports, presentations, briefs, abstracts and articles/success stories. - Prepare technical reports and success stories summarizing project achievements. - Coordinate and direct project activities to ensure compliance with donor, regulatory, and organizational requirements and standards. 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--RTO---Community-Engagement--HIV--Iringa_Requisition-2026201458
Key requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public health, international development, communication, social work Education, the Environment, Gender, Health, Nutrition, Research 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.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity, and understanding of the political, social, operational, and ethical context.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills (English and Swahili fluency).
- Strong analytical and data-use skills, ability to interpret program data, identify performance gaps, inform corrective actions and prepare reports.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams).
- Strong problem solving, organizational and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results within established timelines.
- Ability to deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively in-country (50% – 75%).