Regional Technical Officer, Pmtct Morogoro

Position description

The Regional Technical Officer – Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) provides technical expertise and supports the implementation of PMTCT, HIV-Exposed Infants (HEI), pediatric HIV and Cervical Cancer services within the EpiC Project in Tanzania. The role supports regional, council and facility efforts to strengthen delivery of high-quality, evidence-based eMTCT / triple elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B services for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children. The incumbent works closely with the Local Government (PMO-RALG), Regional and Council Health Management Teams (RHMTs/CHMTs), facility teams and implementing partners.

Key responsibilities:
- Support planning, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of PMTCT and Cervical Cancer Prevention (CECAP) interventions across supported regions.
- Provide technical guidance to facility and community teams on Triple Elimination interventions and cervical cancer prevention in line with national guidelines.
- Strengthen cervical cancer service delivery, including screening quality, treatment or referral, linkage to diagnostic and treatment services, and follow-up of abnormal results.
- Strengthen referral and linkage systems across the PMTCT and cervical cancer continuum of care and minimize loss to follow-up.
- Monitor key PMTCT and CECAP indicators, targets, coverage, service quality and outcomes.
- Provide mentorship, coaching, supportive supervision and on-the-job training to regional technical teams and healthcare workers.
- Coordinate with regional health management teams, implementing partners and communities.
- Prepare technical reports, program updates, analytical briefs, success stories and best-practice documentation.
- Strengthen infection prevention and control and adherence to clinical standards; support program performance reviews and corrective actions.

Qualifications

- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Nursing degree or another health-related field, with current professional registration where applicable; MPH or equivalent is an added advantage.
- Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in PMTCT, pediatric HIV, MNCH and/or HIV prevention, care and treatment programs, preferably donor-funded.
- Proven experience working with R/CHMTs, health facility teams and implementing partners.
- Knowledge of Tanzania MOH guidelines for PMTCT and cervical cancer prevention; strong leadership, quality improvement, analytical and communication skills.
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili; proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Reports to the Regional Senior Technical Officer – Care and Treatment Services. 10%-25% domestic travel. Salary range: TZS 52,000,000 - 65,000,000 annual basic.

Closing Date: 22 October 2026

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