Regional Technical Officer, PMTCT

About this role

FHI 360 is recruiting a Regional Technical Officer for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission to be based in Ruvuma, Tanzania, within the EpiC Project. The post-holder provides technical expertise and supports implementation of PMTCT, HIV-exposed infant and pediatric HIV, and cervical cancer services across supported regions, working alongside regional and council health management teams, facility staff, local government, and implementing partners. FHI 360 is a global development organisation delivering evidence-based health and development programmes, and the EpiC Project supports HIV epidemic control efforts in Tanzania. Day to day, the officer supports planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of PMTCT and cervical cancer prevention interventions.

This includes giving technical guidance to facility and community teams on Triple Elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B in line with national guidelines. The role strengthens cervical cancer service delivery, covering screening quality, treatment or referral, linkage to diagnosis and treatment, and follow-up of clients with abnormal results. The officer also reinforces referral and linkage systems across the continuum of care, monitors key PMTCT and CECAP indicators, mentors regional technical teams and health workers through supportive supervision and on-the-job training, and prepares technical reports, analytical briefs, and lessons learned for government, donor, and stakeholder audiences. Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Nursing degree, or another health-related qualification, with current professional registration where applicable, and have at least four years of progressive experience in PMTCT, pediatric HIV, maternal and child health, or HIV prevention, care, and treatment, preferably in donor-funded programmes.

A master's degree in public health is an added advantage. Fluency in English and Kiswahili, strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required. The position is full time and reports to the Regional Senior Technical Officer for Care and Treatment Services, with 10 to 25 percent domestic travel to councils and health facility sites.