Regional Technical Officer, PMTCT

About this role

FHI 360 is seeking a Regional Technical Officer for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission based in Mtwara, Tanzania, within the EpiC Project. The postholder supplies technical expertise for PMTCT services, HIV-exposed infants and pediatric HIV care, and cervical cancer prevention, supporting regional, council, and facility teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based triple elimination services covering HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. The day-to-day work involves planning, implementing, monitoring, and improving PMTCT and cervical cancer prevention interventions across supported regions. The officer provides technical guidance to facility and community teams, strengthens screening quality, referral, and linkage systems, and tracks clients needing further services to reduce loss to follow-up.

The role monitors key PMTCT and cervical cancer indicators, ensures timely tracking of targets and service quality, and offers mentorship, coaching, supportive supervision, and on-the-job training to regional teams and health workers. The officer also prepares technical reports, analytical briefs, and success stories, and collaborates with regional health management teams and implementing partners. Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Nursing degree, or another health-related qualification, with current professional registration where applicable, and have a minimum of four years of progressive experience in PMTCT, pediatric HIV, MNCH, or HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs, preferably donor-funded. Proven experience with R/CHMTs, facility teams, and implementing partners is required, alongside fluency in English and Kiswahili.

A master's degree in public health is an added advantage. This is a full-time position reporting to the Regional Senior Technical Officer for Care and Treatment Services, with domestic travel of 10 to 25 percent expected. FHI 360 offers a competitive benefits package, and the expected hiring salary range is TZS 52,000,000 to 65,000,000 annual basic salary. Qualified candidates should apply online, submitting an application letter, CV, certificates, and three professional referees, by the closing date of 31 October 2026.