Regional Technical Officer (RTO), Community Engagement, HIV - Njombe
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 aimed at strengthening linkage to care, antiretroviral treatment (ART) initiation, continuity of treatment, and re-engagement of adults, children, and adolescents. This role involves providing implementation oversight and technical assistance at the regional level, working closely with various health management teams and community stakeholders to address barriers to treatment continuation, and ensuring alignment with national guidelines and project objectives. Responsibilities: - Provides technical support for implementation of evidence-based and innovative strategies to strengthen ART linkage, retention and treatment continuation and re-engagement. - Contributes to the development and dissemination of tools, materials, SOPs supporting community-based HIV service delivery. - Contributes 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. - Supports the implementation of integrated HIV and TB and other relevant service-delivery approaches to improve access, uptake and continuity of care. - Works with the EpiC RTO, Community Engagement, (TB) officer to support implementation of TB/HIV collaborative activities. - Works 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. - Provides 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. - Represents the project in regional and district technical workshops, meetings and other stakeholders’ platforms. - Conducts supportive supervision and mentorship to CHWs and CSO to improve quality of services. - Provides 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. - Conducts analyses of ART retention and 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 and manages project activities to ensure alignment with work plans, applying technical expertise to guide implementation, resolve challenges, and achieve project objectives. - Identifies and raises technical issues to Senior Regional Technical Officer Community Engagement. - Participates in collecting data and information for inclusion in the quarterly and annual reports. - Participates in project performance monitoring reviews. - Assists with compiling and creating learnings and best practices, reports, presentations, briefs, abstracts and articles/success stories. - Prepares technical reports and success stories summarizing project achievements. - Coordinates 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/Njombe-Tanzania/Regional-Technical-Officer--RTO---Community-Engagement--HIV--Njombe_Requisition-2026201460
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.
- Understanding of the political, social, operational, and ethical context of the project.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Swahili.
- Strong analytical and data-use skills, including interpretation of program data, identification of performance gaps, informing corrective actions, and report preparation.
- 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.