HIV/TB District Technical Officer

About the role

Jhpiego Malawi is recruiting three highly qualified HIV/TB District Technical Officers to provide district-level technical leadership and support for the implementation, monitoring and continuous quality improvement of integrated HIV and tuberculosis services across supported health facilities and communities. Positions are based in districts of the Northern, Central and Southern Regions of Malawi and report to the TB Technical Advisor.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and give technical support for HIV/TB activities at district and facility levels, supporting TB screening among people living with HIV, HIV testing among TB patients, TB preventive therapy (TPT) and infection prevention and control.
• Support differentiated service delivery models, case finding, linkage to care, treatment adherence and outcomes, and prepare district technical and program reports and M&E data reviews.
• Provide on-site technical support to health workers and community providers, identify capacity gaps, facilitate training, orientations and CPD, and help develop training materials and SOPs.
• Monitor GeneXpert functionality, specimen transport and results, TPT performance and commodity availability, and conduct supportive supervision and site assessments.
• Strengthen referral systems, patient tracking systems and infection prevention and control, and work with facility teams to improve treatment outcomes.
• Analyze routine program data using HMIS/DHIS2, TB registers, treatment cards and TPT records, collaborate with M&E teams, and track progress against work plans and targets.
• Collaborate with District Health Offices, facility teams, Ministry of Health departments and implementing partners, and represent the project in district-level technical discussions.
• Contribute to annual work plans, activity plans and budgets, forecast HIV/TB commodities, and prepare quarterly, annual and donor reports.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in clinical medicine or nursing from a reputable institution.
• At least five years of relevant experience in HIV/AIDS and HIV/TB, with supervisory experience at health facility or district level.
• Experience in training and technical assistance in HIV/TB programs.
• Fully registered with the Health Professions Council of Malawi or Nurses Council of Malawi with a valid practicing license.
• Previous district-level experience in Malawi.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, and proven ability to manage projects across a decentralized district program.

Required skills

• Computer literacy with high competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with PEPFAR is an added advantage.

Applicants apply online through the Jhpiego careers page with a cover letter, CV and three professional references by 15 November 2026. Selected candidates undergo a pre-employment background check. Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.