SENIOR REGIONAL TECHNICAL OFFICER – SUPPLY CHAIN JOB VACANCY AT FHI 360, KILIMANJARO – NOVEMBER 2026

Organization: FHI 360
Position: Senior Regional Technical Officer – Supply Chain
Duty Station: Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Job Category: Health, Supply Chain and NGO Jobs
Employment Type: Full-Time
Annual Basic Salary: TZS 68,000,000 – 90,000,000
Travel Requirements: 10% – 25% domestic travel
Application Deadline: 22nd October 2026

ABOUT FHI 360

FHI 360 is a global human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. The organization works across various sectors, including health, education, economic development, and social development.

Through its EpiC project, FHI 360 supports efforts to strengthen HIV and TB prevention, treatment, and care services, including the availability and effective management of essential health commodities.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Regional Technical Officer (SRTO), Supply Chain, will provide hands-on technical leadership, mentorship, and systems support to strengthen supply chain management, pharmaceutical services, and data utilization at the regional level.

The officer will serve as a technical link between the Medical Stores Department (MSD) for Tanzania Mainland, Central Medical Stores (CMS) for Zanzibar, Regional Health Management Teams (RHMTs), Council Health Management Teams (CHMTs), Logistics Management Services teams, health facilities, and regional implementing partners.

The successful candidate will provide ongoing technical support to frontline staff and local partners to ensure that supply chain activities are data-driven and evidence-based. The role will also ensure that life-saving commodities are appropriately managed, monitored, and accounted for using Ministry of Health (MOH)-approved supply chain tools and systems.

Working closely with FHI 360-EpiC project regional, facility, and community-based teams, the officer will support efforts to ensure the uninterrupted availability of HIV/AIDS and TB commodities for quality prevention, treatment, and care services across facility- and community-based service delivery points.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Supply Chain Management and Technical Support

• Provide technical expertise and day-to-day support on commodity management at regional, council, and health facility levels.
• Support Bottom-Up Quantification (BUQ) and ensure its integration into national supply and procurement plans.
• Monitor stock status across supported facilities, analyze inventory trends, and coordinate with stakeholders to prevent stock-outs, minimize expiries, and reduce overstocks.
• Strengthen the use of eLMIS, DHIS2, GoTHOMIS, and related tools to ensure accurate, complete, and timely reporting.
• Support RHMT and CHMT platforms to review and address life-saving commodities supply chain challenges using evidence-based data.
• Provide on-the-job mentorship and practical demonstrations on stock management, ordering, reporting, and redistribution.

2. Pharmaceutical Services and Medicines Management

• Support and guide Medicine and Therapeutics Committees (MTCs) and health facility staff on the rational use of medicines, antimicrobial resistance, and patient safety.
• Strengthen pharmacovigilance and support follow-up on adverse drug reaction reporting.
• Strengthen collaboration with MSD, TMDA, CMS, ZFDA, and the Pharmacy Council to institutionalize pharmaceutical best practices.
• Facilitate mentorship for health facility pharmacists and clinicians through practical demonstrations and supportive supervision.

3. Supply Chain Data Management and Utilization

• Support RHMTs, CHMTs, HMTs, MTCs, IMPACT Teams, Logistics Management Services teams, and health facilities to improve the quality and use of supply chain data.
• Support data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting to facilitate evidence-based decision-making.
• Promote the use of dashboards, scorecards, and performance reports for continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely and complete data flow into national systems, including eLMIS, DHIS2, and GoTHOMIS.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions to strengthen data quality and system performance.

4. Capacity Building and Mentorship

• Implement capacity-building initiatives in line with Ministry of Health and President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PORALG) strategies.
• Mentor supply chain staff, pharmacists, laboratory technologists, and healthcare workers on supply chain management, pharmaceutical management, and data utilization.
• Provide technical assistance, supportive supervision, and mentorship to healthcare workers and implementing partners.

APPLIED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The successful candidate should demonstrate the following knowledge and competencies:

• Strong knowledge of Tanzania’s supply chain systems.
• Knowledge of Tanzania Ministry of Health, PEPFAR, and donor policies, guidelines, and reporting requirements.
• Experience in program implementation, quality improvement, mentorship, and capacity strengthening.
• Strong skills in data analysis, performance monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to develop technical reports, training materials, and knowledge products.
• Experience in project planning, work plan implementation, and budget monitoring.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, partnership-building, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting proposal development, technical design, and business development activities.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree in Pharmacy, Supply Chain Management, Public Health, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree is preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Applicants should possess the following experience and qualifications:

• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience supporting public-sector life-saving commodities supply chain management, pharmaceutical management, or health systems strengthening.
• Demonstrated expertise in e-LMIS, CTC2 Database, Pharmacy Modules DHIS2, Bottom-Up Quantification (BUQ), GoTHOMIS, and related tools.
• Background in the rational use of medicines and pharmacovigilance.
• Excellent analytical, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with the Ministry of Health, US Government-funded projects, and other donor-funded health programmes.
• Proven experience in technical assistance, capacity building, mentorship, and supportive supervision of healthcare workers and implementing partners.
• Experience in programme planning, monitoring, data utilization for decision-making, quality improvement, and performance management.

SUPERVISION AND REPORTING

Supervision Given:

• Mentors and supervises junior-level staff to strengthen their technical capacity and performance.

Reporting Line:

• Reports to the Regional Manager and Senior Technical Advisor – Supply Chain Specialist.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position involves working in a typical office environment and requires:

• Ability to spend long hours looking at a computer screen and performing repetitive keyboard tasks.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift or move items weighing up to 5 lbs.

TECHNOLOGY AND EQUIPMENT

The successful candidate will be expected to use:

• Personal computer or laptop.
• Microsoft Office applications, including Office 365.
• SharePoint.
• Skype, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.
• Mobile phones and other mobile technology.
• Standard office equipment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

The position requires approximately 10%–25% domestic travel to councils and health facility project sites to provide:

• Technical assistance.
• Supportive supervision.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Programme implementation support.

REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Expected Annual Basic Salary: TZS 68,000,000 – 90,000,000.

When determining the final salary offer, FHI 360 considers several factors, including:

• Relevant years of professional experience.
• Educational qualifications.
• Internal salary equity.
• Prevailing market compensation.
• Available project budget.

For internal candidates, salary placement will also follow FHI 360’s current promotional increase guidelines.

FHI 360 also offers a competitive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and policies and programmes that support a healthy work-life balance.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply online through the official FHI 360 careers portal.

Applicants should submit the following documents:

1. Application letter.
2. Updated CV or résumé.
3. Photocopies of academic and professional certificates.
4. Names and contact details of three professional referees.

Application Portal:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Application Deadline: 22nd October 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

FHI 360 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The organization considers all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination based on characteristics protected under applicable laws.

SAFEGUARDING AND CODE OF CONDUCT

FHI 360 is committed to preventing abuse, exploitation, and harassment in its work environments and programmes, including sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment.

All personnel, including employees and volunteers, are required to share this commitment and sign the organization’s Code of Conduct.

All employment offers are subject to appropriate screening checks, including:

• Reference checks.
• Criminal record checks.
• Terrorism finance checks.
• Previous-employer misconduct disclosure checks, in line with the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS).

By applying, candidates acknowledge and consent to these recruitment and screening procedures.

IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT NOTICE

FHI 360 will never ask applicants for their career site username or password. The organization will also never request money, goods, or services during the application, recruitment, or employment process.

For questions or concerns regarding recruitment correspondence, contact:

Email: CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org

Note: This job announcement summarizes the main duties and responsibilities of the position and does not constitute an employment contract. Management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time.