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Project: Urban TB LON II-SWIF TB Initiative

Job Title: TB Officer

Duty Station: Hawassa, Sidama Region (willing to relocate to zones in Sidama when needed)

Reports to: Regional Manager

Employment type: Full-time Position, Fixed Term Contract

No. of Positions: two (02)

Salary Scale: As per the scale of the organization

Date posted: March 14, 2026

Deadline: March 20, 2026 (@5:00PM)

Category: Program / Project Management

Background

REACH Ethiopia is a non-profit organization registered as an Ethiopian Resident Charity, dedicated to improving community health and development through innovative and evidence-based programs. Since its establishment in 2013, the organization has built a strong track record in strengthening health systems and expanding access to quality health services, particularly in Tuberculosis (TB), Maternal and Child Health, and Health Extension Programs.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Regional Health Bureaus, REACH Ethiopia is currently implementing the five-year Urban TB LON II Project (2024–2029). The project aims to strengthen TB prevention, detection, and treatment services in urban settings and serves an estimated population of more than 18 million people across five regions (Sidama, Oromia, Central Ethiopia, South Ethiopia, and Harari) and two city administrations (Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa).

The project provides intensive technical and financial support to 8 Zones, 119 Woredas, and major urban centers, working closely with regional, zonal, and woreda health structures to improve TB case detection, treatment outcomes, and community engagement.

Purpose of the Position

The TB Officer will be based in Hawassa and will provide technical leadership, coordination, and oversight of TB program implementation at zonal level within the Sidama Region. The position plays a critical role in ensuring effective planning, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of TB prevention and care interventions across supported zones and woredas.

The TB Officer will work closely with Zonal Health Departments, Woreda Health Offices, and Woreda TB Officers to strengthen TB service delivery, ensure quality program implementation, and promote the effective use of data for decision-making.

The post holder will report to the Regional Manager and will serve as a key technical focal person for coordinating TB program activities across the project implementation zones.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Program Coordination and Technical Leadership

• Lead and coordinate implementation of project-supported TB prevention and care activities across assigned zones within Sidama Region.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Woreda TB Officers to ensure quality planning, implementation, and monitoring of TB interventions.
• Strengthen coordination between regional, zonal, and woreda health structures to ensure effective program delivery.
• Support zonal and woreda health offices in integrating TB program priorities into routine health system activities.

Program Implementation and Quality Assurance

• Support planning and implementation of active TB case finding activities and community-based TB interventions.
• Facilitate implementation of high-quality TB screening services in health facilities and community settings.
• Ensure the quality and continuity of care across the TB patient care pathway, including diagnosis, treatment initiation, adherence support, and follow-up.
• Support contact investigation and implementation of TB Preventive Treatment .
• Strengthen PHCU-led and woreda-led TB program implementation.

Capacity Building and Supportive Supervision

• Conduct regular supportive supervision and mentoring for Woreda TB Officers and health facility staff.
• Build capacity of local health workers on TB program implementation, case management, and reporting requirements.
• Facilitate training, review meetings, and experience-sharing forums for health system stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership

• Work closely with Zonal Health Departments, Woreda Health Offices, and implementing partners to ensure coordinated TB program implementation.
• Promote community engagement and mobilization activities aimed at increasing TB awareness, early care seeking, and service uptake.
• Ensure that project activities incorporate rights-based, gender-sensitive, and community-led approaches.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Monitor implementation progress and ensure timely reporting of project activities and performance indicators of assigned Woreda TB officers
• Prepare periodic technical reports, supervision reports, and program updates as required.
• Document and share best practices, lessons learned, and success stories.

Compliance and Operational Support

• Ensure project activities comply with organizational policies, donor requirements, and national TB program guidelines.
• Support coordination with regional and national stakeholders to align program implementation with national TB control strategies.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Manager or project leadership.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Services Management, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in TB prevention and care programs.
• At least 3 years of experience in program coordination, technical support, or project management within public health programs.
• Experience working with regional, zonal, or woreda health systems is highly desirable.
• Experience in donor-funded TB or infectious disease programs is an asset.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and coordination skills in public health programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government and community stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data for program improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel frequently within zones and woredas of Sidama Region.
• Ability to work in government and community health system settings.
• Commitment to strengthening equitable and high-quality TB services.