Project Overview

Reaching Impact, Saturation and Epidemic Control (RISE) Project is funded by the U.S. Department of State (DoS) to support malaria prevention, diagnosis, treatment, surveillance, and monitoring and evaluation across Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.

The project is implemented in close collaboration with:

National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP)
Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Programme (ZAMEP)
Regional Administration and Local Government (RALG)

RISE strengthens alignment with national malaria strategies, improves quality of service delivery, and enhances overall health system performance and resilience.

Implementation Context

The current implementation period (December 2025 – September 2026) requires intensive, time-bound, multi-region field execution, supported by:

Strong implementation management
Effective stakeholder coordination
Consistent follow-through at all levels

Position Title

Malaria Technical Officer (TO)
Program: RISE Tanzania Malaria Program
Job Type: Full-time

Position Summary

The Malaria Technical Officer provides field-level technical support for:

Malaria Case Management (MCM), including Malaria in Pregnancy (MiP)
Integrated Vector Management (IVM), including Insecticide-Treated Net (ITN) distribution

The role focuses on improving quality of malaria services, ensuring adherence to national guidelines, and promoting routine use of service delivery and surveillance data to improve performance at regional, council, facility, and community levels.

Reporting & Supervision

Direct Supervisor: Field Team Leader
Technical Oversight: Clinical Services Advisor
Overall Direction: Technical Director

The TO works closely with Regional and Council Health Management Teams to support planning, implementation, mentorship, and follow-up of malaria service delivery activities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance to health facilities and councils on malaria case management and MiP
Support implementation of integrated vector management interventions, including ITN distribution
Mentor health workers to ensure compliance with national malaria guidelines
Strengthen use of routine service delivery and surveillance data for decision-making
Support planning, execution, and follow-up of malaria interventions at facility and community levels
Coordinate with regional and council teams to improve malaria service quality and performance

Required Qualifications & Competencies

Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and written communication skills in English
Fluency in Kiswahili is required
Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 60%) across project-supported regions, councils, and facilities

Benefits

Jhpiego offers:

Competitive salaries
Comprehensive employee benefits package

Application Process

Application Deadline: January 23, 2026
Applicants must submit one single document containing:
- Cover letter
- Resume/CV
- References

Apply online: www.jhpiego.org/careers

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