Regional Technical Officer, Community Engagement

About this role

FHI 360 is recruiting a Regional Technical Officer, Community Engagement for its tuberculosis programme in Iringa, Tanzania. The post provides technical oversight for community and facility-based TB prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, linkage and continuity of care for adults, children and adolescents. The officer works with civil society organisations, community health workers, TB and Leprosy Coordinators and local government officials to improve the quality and timely delivery of TB services. Day to day, the officer supports evidence-based strategies for TB case finding, contact tracing, diagnosis, treatment and continuity of care.

The role involves adapting, field-testing and disseminating tools and standard operating procedures for community-based TB interventions. The officer assesses capacity gaps among community health workers and CSOs and delivers tailored technical assistance and mentorship. Other duties include analysing treatment continuation and performance data, monitoring indicators, preparing reports and conducting supportive supervision visits. The position also supports TB/HIV collaborative activities.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in social sciences, public health, social work, international development, health, nutrition, research or a related field, with at least four years of progressive experience in community-based health programming, including technical leadership and implementation of HIV prevention, care and treatment or similar projects. Experience with NGOs, CSOs, community health workers, government agencies or private companies is required, along with fluency in English and Swahili, strong analytical and data-use skills, Microsoft Office proficiency and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Willingness to travel extensively within the country is essential. This is a full-time position reporting to the Senior Regional Technical Officer, Community Engagement, with 50 to 75 percent domestic travel to project sites.

FHI 360 offers a competitive benefits package, with an expected annual basic salary of TZS 52,000,000 to 65,000,000. Qualified candidates should apply online through the FHI 360 career portal by 24 October 2026.