Regional Technical Officer, Community Engagement TB

About this role

FHI 360 is recruiting a Regional Technical Officer, Community Engagement, for its tuberculosis programme in Mtwara, Tanzania. The post provides technical and programmatic oversight of community and facility-based TB prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and continuity of care for adults, children and adolescents. The officer works with civil society organisations, community health workers, regional and district TB coordinators and other stakeholders to strengthen TB service delivery. Duties include technical support for evidence-based strategies covering case finding, contact tracing, diagnosis, treatment and continuity of care.

The officer helps develop, adapt and disseminate tools, materials and standard operating procedures for community-based TB work and collaborates with government officials and the EpiC team on TB/HIV activities. The role involves assessing capacity gaps among community health workers and CSOs, delivering mentorship and supportive supervision, reviewing performance data and presenting at regional meetings. The officer also analyses treatment continuation data, monitors indicators and prepares reports. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in social sciences, public health, social work, development or a related field, plus at least four years of experience in community-based health programming, including HIV prevention, care and treatment work.

Experience working with NGOs, CSOs, community health workers or government agencies is required, together with fluency in English and Swahili, strong data use skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage competing priorities with minimal supervision. Willingness to travel extensively within the country is essential. The role reports to the Senior Regional Technical Officer for Community Engagement and is a full-time post based in Mtwara, with 50 to 75 percent domestic travel. FHI 360 offers a competitive benefits package, with an expected annual basic salary of TZS 52,000,000 to 65,000,000.

Applications close on 24 October 2026 and must be submitted online through the FHI 360 career portal.