Regional Clinical Services Coordinator - Njombe at Fhi 360 · Njombe

Regional Clinical Services Coordinator - Njombe

Location: Njombe, Tanzania

Job Summary:

The Regional HIV/TB Clinical Coordinator provides technical leadership and coordination for the implementation, quality improvement, and scale-up of comprehensive HIV and TB services under the EpiC & AFGHS-FHI360 projects in Tanzania. The position provides strategic and technical guidance to strengthen the quality, coverage, integration, and effectiveness of HIV/TB services across supported Police and Prisons (PnP) and public health facilities in the assigned region.

The incumbent provides clinical mentorship and capacity strengthening supports resolution of clinical and programmatic challenges and promotes evidence- and data-driven improvements in service delivery and patient outcomes across the HIV/TB continuum of care, including integrated HIV, TB and NCD services.

The incumbent leads and supports performance monitoring and continuous quality improvement using program data supportive supervision, clinical audits, mentorship, technical review meetings, to identify service delivery gaps, guides corrective actions, documents best practices, and contributes to regional planning and performance evaluation to achieve program targets and improve service quality and health outcomes. The position works closely with regional and district health authorities, facility teams, PnP counterparts and other stakeholders to strengthen coordination, implementation and self-reliance of HIV/TB services.

Accountabilities:

Technical Requirements:

• Oversee the overall technical implementation and quality of services through the HTS & Prevention, Care and Treatment, AHD, PMTCT/EID, TB services, NCDs services integration, Cervical Cancer screening, including integrated QI initiatives at the supported sites in the Region.

• Ensure all components of the project are implemented in accordance with project
  objectives and expected outcomes.

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate regional technical activities, ensuring the effective implementation of all technical program areas across all levels of service delivery.

• Provide technical leadership to the supported program in the respective region, working in close collaboration with the central technical team to ensure quality, consistency, and achievement of program objectives.

• Monitor program performance against targets and identify service delivery gaps.

• Provide timely technical support to address emerging clinical and programmatic challenges.

• Ensure technical teams in the region and districts support program implementation by building capacity for R/CHMTs in program management and various technical domains for program sustainability.

• Works closely with the regional team and Central Technical Team in programmatic
  aspects of TB/HIV/AIDS implementation programs.

• Participate in strategic planning sessions with region and district technical teams for implementation, monitoring, evaluation, capacity building and timely reporting program activities with councils.

• Participate in CHMTs planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation,
  negotiations, capacity building and reporting program activities with the Council.

• Provide direct technical support to healthcare facilities through
  site start-up activities, staff training in HIV/AIDS management, clinical mentorship and CME, patient flow optimization, adherence improvement initiatives, and data-driven program implementation and performance improvement.

• Ensure and maintain good working relationships and communication with CHMT, the health facility in charge and other health facilities staff in the district.

• Ensure that clinical care activities at all service delivery points at supported sites in the district conform to the National guidelines and SOPs.

• In collaboration with the Council, Regional and Central Technical team coordinate
  HIV/AIDS-related training, CME, and mentorship sessions for health workers to strengthen service delivery across the HIV continuum of care.

• In collaboration with the regional team, coordinate quarterly joint R/CHMT supportive
  supervision to be held in the district.

• Provide technical assistance, facilitate, and monitor the development and implementation of TB-HIV integration activities at the district and site levels.

• Collaborate with the district monitoring and evaluation team to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of program interventions.

• Coordinate development and presentation of best practices during planned
  meetings and wherever relevant.
  
  

Applied Knowledge & Skills:

• Expertise and strong knowledge of HIV/TB prevention, testing, care and treatment services.

• Strong knowledge of Tanzania MOH, USG policies, guidelines, reporting requirements, and quality standards related to TB and TB/HIV programs.

• Ability to analyze and use program data for performance monitoring, data quality improvement, analysis, and evidence-based decision-making

• Demonstrated skills in clinical mentorship, coaching, supportive supervision, and capacity building.

• Strong leadership, team management, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance and continuous quality improvement principles in healthcare service delivery.

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical information to government counterparts, donors, stakeholders, and project teams.

• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and diversity as well as understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned work.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with ability to interpret data, identify issues, and recommendations for improvement.

• Collaborative with influencing skills and ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and build productive relationships with stakeholders.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

• Ability to identify operational and programmatic challenges, conduct root-cause analysis, develop practical solutions, solve problems and implement corrective actions to improve program performance.

• Fluency in English and Kiswahili.

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Problem Solving & Impact:

• Provides technical guidance and develops practical solutions to complex clinical and programmatic challenges within the assigned region.

• Exercises professional judgement in accordance with applicable technical standards, national guidelines, organizational policies and project objectives.

• Ability to make decisions and recommendations directly influences the quality, effectiveness, and timely delivery of unit and project objectives, with broader implications for organizational performance, stakeholder relationships, and program success.

Supervision Given/Received:

• Mentors project staff and strengthen their technical capacity and performance

• Reports to the Regional Manager.

• Plays a coaching and mentoring role for others, and may assist in team management as necessary, although has no formal management responsibility.

Education: ** **

• Degree in Medicine or related field with relevant national registration.

• Master’s degree in public health (MPH) or international equivalent is an added advantage.

Experience: ** **

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in HIV/TB clinical services, preferably within public health or donor-funded programs.

• Proven experience in HIV/TB program implementation, clinical mentorship, supportive supervision, and quality improvement.

• Experience working with MOH, R/CHMT, healthcare facilities, CSOs, and implementing partners.

• Demonstrated experience in program monitoring, data analysis, reporting, and use of data for service improvement.

• Experience working in multi-stakeholder and regional program environments is highly desirable.

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Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.

• Ability to spend long hours looking at a computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• 10% - 25% domestic travel to councils and health facility project sites to provide technical assistance, supportive supervision, stakeholder engagement, and implementation support.

How to Apply: FHI360 offers a competitive compensation package, and qualified candidates are invited to apply online by submitting an application letter, CV/resume, photocopies of certificates, and the names and contact details of three professional referees. FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Closing Date: 13 October 2026. Only short listed candidates will be contacted

The expected hiring salary range for this role is TZS 90,000,000 - 95,000,000 for annual basic salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay, and budget. For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines.

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