Introduction

ASASI YA UWEZESHAJI TANZANIA (ASUTA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving and building sustainable livelihoods for underserved and vulnerable groups and communities in Tanzania.  ASUTA’s core mission is to empower marginalized and vulnerable populations by enhancing entrepreneurship skills, improving economic well-being, promoting better health, advancing education, and addressing cross-cutting social issues.  Established in 2008.

Job Title: Bio Medical Technical Officer (BTO)

Full Time

Minimum Qualification Degree

Years of Experience 2 years

Job Description:

Bio Medical Technical Officer will provide technical support in the implementation and expansion of integrated quality HIV services, lifesaving HIV prevention program targeting at risk adult and children, designated health facilities near hotspots, and through mobile/outreach services, index testing, partner notification, HIVST and PrEP.  S/he will be 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. S/he will provide oversight in the provision of HIV counseling and testing services, TB, GBV, HIVST, PrEP, care and treatment referrals and provision of adherence counseling to at risk adult and children with HIV. S/he will be the main overseer of all clinical care related services at risk adult and children, including addressing the health needs of PLHIVs. S/he will also collaborate with CHMT, care and treatment implementers, home-based care partners, and communities to support at risk adult and children retention within HIV prevention and treatment continuum and connecting clinical services to at risk adult and children at home. The BTO will ensure effective delivery of biomedical interventions to at risk adult and children and providing guidance to healthcare providers. The role also involves operationalizing national guidelines, developing service plans, and ensuring the availability of biomedical supplies.

Specific duties include:

1. Lead the coordination, supervision and provision of HIV testing and Services (HTS), HIVST, PrEP 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 Districts in selected health facilities.
2. Train staff and community health workers on clinical management and integration of HIV, PrEP, TB screening, and STIs

• Ensure all clinical procedures at health facilities and mobile outreaches follow national guidelines and protocols developed by the MOHSW.

1. Provide on-going coaching, mentoring and hands-on supervision to clinicians in mobile outreach, index testing and partner notification modalities and health facilities
2. Lead the process of developing protocols and standard operating procedures for referrals and case management of HIV+ at risk adult and children.
3. 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, community and adherence counseling, patient advocacy (including for GVB), case management and partners tracing
• Prepare monthly reports relating to curative and preventive clinical activities as per donor requirements.

Job related Experience and Knowledge:

• 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 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 district levels and representatives of NGOs/ CBOs.
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of Tanzania’s healthcare system, particularly the public health system.
• At least 5 years demonstrated experience working in HIV prevention and treatment.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested and qualified current ASUTA employees are invited to submit their detailed CV and a cover letter outlining relevant experience and qualifications to asutavacancy@gmail.com. Please clearly indicate the specific position you are applying in the subject line of the email.

Please note: Successful candidates should be flexible and willing to work outside Dar es Salaam, as the roles may require travel and assignments in other regions.

Cover letter addressed to:

Human Resource Office          

ASASI YA UWEZESHAJI TANZANIA (ASUTA)

Bagamoyo Road, Mwanga Tower, Kinondoni,

P O. BOX 70030,

Dar es Salaam,Tanzania.

Application Deadline: 30th September 2025.