Senior Technical Officer (STO), Demand Planning – HIV & Tuberculosis (TB)

FHI 360 Tanzania

Organization: FHI 360
Position: Senior Technical Officer (STO), Demand Planning – HIV & TB
Location: Tanzania (Dodoma)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Senior Technical Advisor, Systems Strengthening & Demand Planning
Application Deadline: 21 August 2026

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Job Purpose

The Senior Technical Officer (STO), Demand Planning – HIV & TB will provide technical support to the National AIDS, STIs and Hepatitis Control Programme (NASHCOP) and the National TB and Leprosy Programme (NTLP) to strengthen HIV and TB commodity forecasting, quantification, demand planning, and supply chain management.

The role ensures availability of quality HIV and TB commodities through effective planning, monitoring, capacity building, technical assistance, and continuous improvement of supply chain systems.

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Key Responsibilities

HIV & TB Demand Planning and Supply Chain Management

• Provide technical guidance to NASHCOP, NTLP, and stakeholders on HIV and TB commodity demand planning.
• Support forecasting, quantification, and supply planning activities for HIV and TB commodities.
• Ensure availability of HIV and TB commodities at all levels of the health system.
• Plan and support implementation of commodity quantification exercises.
• Participate in:
  • Bottom-Up Quantification (BUQ) exercises
  • Supply chain review meetings
  • Pipeline analyses
• Monitor commodity availability and identify supply chain challenges.
• Support mitigation measures to prevent:
  • Stockouts
  • Overstocking
  • Supply interruptions
• Strengthen capacity of healthcare workers and stakeholders on logistics and supply chain systems.

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Technical Support and Quality Improvement

• Support implementation of HIV and TB supply chain activities according to FHI 360 standards and SOPs.
• Develop technical materials including:
  • Reports
  • Guidance documents
  • Technical briefs
  • Policy support documents
• Provide mentorship and technical coaching to junior staff.
• Support development and dissemination of tools and resources for HIV and TB programs.
• Provide technical input on HIV and TB best practices.
• Monitor performance indicators and report progress to supervisors.

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Data Analysis and Reporting

• Collect, validate, analyze, and interpret supply chain data.
• Use data to support:
  • Forecasting
  • Quantification
  • Procurement decisions
  • Supply planning
• Prepare technical assessment reports.
• Monitor demand planning milestones and supply chain performance.
• Identify operational challenges and implement corrective actions.

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Business Development and Donor Support

• Support development of proposals related to HIV and TB commodity procurement.
• Provide technical inputs for:
  • Budgets
  • Work plans
  • Supply chain strengthening activities
• Contribute to strategic partnerships and funding opportunities.

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Required Knowledge and Skills

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of:
  • Supply chain management
  • Demand planning
  • Forecasting
  • Commodity quantification
  • HIV and TB supply systems
• Understanding of public health supply chains.
• Knowledge of Tanzania health systems and donor-funded programs.
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and identify trends.
• Strong report writing and technical documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• Project management skills.
• Ability to work with government institutions, NGOs, donors, and partners.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite:
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Outlook

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Education Requirements

Master’s degree (or international equivalent) in:

• Public Health
• Pharmacy
• Laboratory Science
• Related field

The qualification should be supported by relevant professional experience in commodity forecasting, quantification, demand planning, or supply chain management.

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Experience Requirements

Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience in:

• HIV/AIDS and TB commodity forecasting
• National quantification
• Demand planning
• Health supply chain management

Additional experience:

• Working with:
  • NGOs
  • Government ministries
  • Implementing partners
  • Donor-funded projects
  • Private organizations
• Knowledge of Tanzania’s health supply chain systems.
• Experience in HIV and TB commodity management.
• Experience providing technical assistance in demand planning.
• Experience managing logistics data collection and analysis.

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Technical Tools Experience

Experience using:

• Quantification and forecasting tools:
  • QAT
  • PipeLine
  • Quantimed
  • QuanTB
• LMIS/eLMIS platforms
• Electronic logistics information systems for:
  • Forecasting
  • Reporting
  • Supply chain monitoring

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Travel Requirement

10% – 25% travel required

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Salary Range

Expected annual basic salary:

TZS 68,000,000 – 90,000,000

Salary placement depends on:

• Relevant experience
• Education qualifications
• Internal salary structure
• Market rates
• Available budget

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Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

1. Application Letter
2. Updated CV/Resume
3. Copies of academic and professional certificates
4. Names and addresses of three referees

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How to Apply

Applications should be submitted online through the FHI 360 Careers Portal.

Deadline: 21 August 2026

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