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Technical Officer, Biomedical Services Jobs at FHI 360

Technical Officer, Biomedical Services Jobs at FHI 360

A nonprofit organization focused on human development, FHI 360 works to improve lives over the long term by promoting integrated, locally driven solutions. Experts in the fields of health, education, nutrition, economic development, environment, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology make up our staff, which offers a special combination of skills to meet the interconnected development issues of the modern world. Over 60 nations are serviced by FHI 360. For its EpiC project in Tanzania, Biomedical Services – Morogoro is hiring a temporary job for a Technical Officer. The post requires the right qualifications.

The goal of the five-year global initiative Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC) is to achieve and sustain HIV epidemic control. It is financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Through enhanced HIV case-finding, prevention, and treatment programming, the initiative fosters self-reliant management of national HIV programs by removing obstacles to 95-95-95 and offering direct service delivery and strategic technical assistance. In order to minimize HIV infections and meet the 95-95-95 targets, EpiC will be executing an HIV service delivery project in Tanzania that targets vulnerable and orphaned children as well as key and priority populations, including adolescent girls and young women. In order to accomplish this, the program will provide targeted case detection and preventive techniques at

Job Description

Providing technical support in the implementation and expansion of integrated quality HIV/FP services to both key populations (KPs) and vulnerable populations (VPs), designated health facilities near hotspots, and through mobile/outreach services, index testing, partner notification, HIVST and Prep.  Responsible for the overall management of clinical service provision at site level including point of care CD4 testing and contribute to the systematization and establishment of referrals/linkages with HIV/AIDS care and treatment and other services. Providing oversight in the provision of HIV counseling and testing services, TB, GBV, alcohol and drug screening and referrals, HIVST, PreP, care and treatment referrals and provision of adherence counseling for KVPs with HIV. Also collaborating with the family planning leads to ensure quality and safe delivery of family planning services at designated sites, using both short and long-acting FP methods. Act as main overseer of all clinical care related services for KVPs, including addressing the health needs of KVPs PLHIVs; and collaborating with MOHSW, care and treatment implementers, home-based care partners, and communities to support KVPs’ retention within HIV prevention and treatment continuum and connecting clinical services to KVPs at home.

Main Function/Responsibilities

  • Lead the coordination, supervision and provision of HIV testing and Services (HTS), HIVST, PreP, Recency testing, family planning service provision, linkages to care and treatment support, and referrals to GBV, TB, STI and other biomedical services at mobile sites, index homes and partner notification modalities as well as support the MOHSW in selected health facilities.
  • Train staff and community health workers on clinical management and integration of HIV, Prep, FP, TB screening, and STIs
  • Ensure all clinical procedures at health facilities and mobile outreaches follow national guidelines and protocols developed by the MOHSW.
  • Provide on-going coaching, mentoring and hands-on supervision to clinicians in mobile outreach, index testing and partner notification modalities and health facilities
  • Lead the process of developing protocols and standard operating procedures for referrals and case management of HIV+ KVP.
  • Ensure linkages of KVPs to other behavior and structural services which facilitate positive protective behaviors
  • Provide technical assistance and participate in supportive supervision of clinical staff to ensure quality health care delivery; support the MOHSW to do the same in select sites
  • Provide technical support in development and writing of concepts and proposals, for research and documentation of activities.
  • Train community counselors on standards- and competency–based training in HIV, HIVST, PreP FP, community and adherence counseling, patient advocacy (including for GVB), case management and partners tracing
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports relating to curative and preventive clinical activities; assist in preparation of annual proposal and progress reports as per donor requirements.\

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Minimum Requirements

  • MD Degree with 1-3 years of relevant experience in the provision of community-based biomedical and KVP-focused clinical services; OR Master’s degree in public health, nursing; MBA with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s Degree in nursing or clinical officer with 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Robust clinical experience in HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, care and treatment, and family planning.
  • Excellent written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in both English and Kiswahili
  •  Demonstrated experience in clinical training and mentoring
  •  The ability to liaise with senior MOHSW officials from national, regional and district level and representatives of NGOs/ CBOs.
  • Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Tanzania healthcare system, particularly the public health system.
  •  Ability to travel up to 50%
  • At least 5 years demonstrated experience working in HIV prevention and treatment, and family planning.

How to Apply:

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may apply online by uploading CV/Resume, Cover letter, Photocopies of Certificates and Names and Addresses of three (3) referees

FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding:FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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