Job Details

Background

The Christian Social Services Commission (CSSC) is an ecumenical body established in 1992 by the Christian Council of Tanzania (CCT) and Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) to coordinate and strengthen the delivery of health and education services by member churches in Tanzania. CSSC coordinates a network of more than 900 church-owned health facilities, the majority of which are rural-based, contributing nearly 14% of all health facilities in Tanzania, and 1,000 church-based education institutions providing 10% of all education services offered in Tanzania.

Ministry of Health, through Global Fund Cycle 7 (GFC7) Grant support, implements an essential TB/HIV Community-based Program (Oct 2025 – Dec 2026) in support of the national effort to sustain and expand community HIV and TB services. The GFC7 community-based program is implemented in collaboration with Lead CSO – Christian Social Services Commission (CSSC) and four Sub-sub Recipients (SSRs): TAYOA, NACOPHA, MKUTA and STEPS. The program focuses on the provision of community-based TB/HIV services across 185 councils and prioritises peer-led service delivery and integration with Local Government Authorities.

Program Goals

• Reduce new HIV infections by 85% (from 2010 baseline) by 2025.
• Reduce mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) to <4% at the end of breastfeeding by 2025.
• Reduce AIDS-related deaths by 80% from the 2010 baseline.
• Reduce HIV-related stigma to <5% by 2025.
• Reduce TB incidence and mortality through enhanced detection, treatment, and prevention.

CSSC is now seeking applications from highly qualified, well-experienced, competent, and motivated persons to fill the following position:

Position Details

Job Summary

The TB Advisor will lead and coordinate the GFC7 tuberculosis (TB) module activities under the Global Fund-supported grant, working in close collaboration with the Sub-recipient MKUTA and the National TB and Leprosy Program (NTLP) at national and sub-national levels. This role ensures effective implementation of planned GFC7 TB interventions across supported regions, councils, health facilities, and communities.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate essential GFC7 community TB interventions in targeted regions in collaboration with the TB Sub-recipient and NTLP.
• Maintain close liaison with NTLP and other stakeholders providing TB services in the respective regions and district councils.
• Conduct regular field visits with the SSR per the monitoring/quality assurance plan to ensure quality implementation.
• Represent CSSC and the GFC7 project in national and regional technical working groups, review/consultative meetings, and ad hoc committees on TB activities.
• Facilitate and support capacity building for TB community volunteers and selected healthcare providers on TB and TB infection control in targeted councils/regions.
• Work with the project M&E team, SSR, council/regional teams, and NTLP to monitor and evaluate, analyse TB-related data, and track indicators for performance improvement.
• Lead data quality assurance, safety, analysis, and preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reports.
• Participate in developing GFC7 work plans, supportive supervision, M&E, documentation, and operational research initiatives.
• Oversee TB testing and case-finding activities, ensuring accurate compilation and use of data to inform program decisions.
• Ensure project reports are accurate and submitted on time to the Technical Project Manager/relevant authorities per requirements and protocols.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: MD/Nurse (Bachelor’s degree) or equivalent from a recognised university (required). MPH or postgraduate training in Clinical Medicine/TB/HIV or TB infection control-related field (desired).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in TB program implementation within donor-funded projects; at least 3 years in TB/HIV and TB infection control technical areas.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Experience working with national TB programs, regional health authorities, and community-based organisations; prior involvement in Global Fund-supported TB interventions is an advantage.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of TB prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and infection control strategies.
• Community Programming: Experience in community-based TB programming, including case finding, contact tracing, and linkage to care.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Excellent coordination, stakeholder engagement, and capacity-building skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated leadership and ability to work collaboratively with culturally diverse partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, including report writing and presentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multi-sectoral teams.
• Willingness to travel frequently within project regions and adapt to field conditions.
• Digital Proficiency: Competence in data management tools and standard applications (e.g., MS Office, DHIS2, Excel, PowerPoint).

Additional Information

• Anticipated Starting Date: 1st November 2025
• Type of Position: Full-time
• Duration: 1-year contract (renewable subject to performance and funding availability)

How to Apply

All applications should be made online before 10th October 2025, at 1600hrs, via career.cssc.or.tz using the Apply Now button.

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted; if you are not contacted within two weeks after the advert deadline, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Any application sent later than the mentioned date and time will not be considered.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.