HIVTB Technical Advisor

The TB/HIV Services Advisor provides technical leadership coordination and oversight for the implementation of integrated Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV services across Afya Thabitisupported regions. The Advisor ensures high-quality service delivery in TB case finding intensified TB screening TB Preventive Therapy (TPT) TB treatment infection prevention and control (IPC) and TB/HIV collaborative activities in alignment with national guidelines and donor priorities.

The position provides strategic support to regional and council health management teams (R/CHMTs) facility providers and project technical staff to ensure optimal TB/HIV integration improved client outcomes and achievement of the national TB/HIV program targets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide overall technical leadership and guidance for TB/HIV service implementation to project staff R/CHMTs and healthcare workers across all supported regions.
• Strengthen TB/HIV collaborative activities including intensified TB case finding HIV testing among TB patients and prompt TB treatment initiation for co-infected clients.
• Ensure TB/HIV service delivery is fully aligned with national guidelines and donor technical recommendations.
• Coordinate TB/HIV activities with NTLP NASHCOP CDC and other implementing partners to ensure harmonized and efficient program implementation.
• Support facilities to implement routine and intensified TB screening for all HIV clients at every clinical encounter.
• Provide technical support to strengthen TB specimen referral systems to maximize access to preferred molecular diagnostic tests and reduce turnaround time for results.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure all eligible PLHIV are initiated on TPT while monitoring completion rates and strengthening adherence support to improve overall TPT outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with the Supply Chain Advisor and Laboratory Services Advisor to ensure uninterrupted availability of TB/HIV commodities medicines and laboratory supplies.
• Provide clinical mentorship to facility providers on TB/HIV co-management including ART initiation appropriate timing of treatments and management of adverse drug reactions.
• Support facilities to implement effective TB infection prevention and control (IPC) measures including triaging fast-tracking ventilation improvements cough etiquette and proper use of PPE.
• Conduct training coaching and mentorship for R/CHMTs facility staff and community partners to strengthen delivery of high-quality TB/HIV services.
• Represent and present the Afya Thabiti project in national technical working groups (TWGs) government forums and donor meetings related to TB/HIV services.
• Participate in the development and review of national TB/HIV guidelines and policies and support R/CHMTs and project teams in the rollout and implementation of updated government and donor guidance.
• Oversee the preparation analysis and presentation of TB/HIV reports for project donor and government reporting platforms.
• Support facilities to establish and implement TB/HIV Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities to enhance service quality and program outcomes.

Qualifications :

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) required.
• Masters degree in Public Health (MPH) Epidemiology or related field preferred.
• Additional training in TB/HIV management is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of clinical experience in HIV and TB programs particularly in PEPFAR/CDC-funded projects.
• Demonstrated experience in TB/HIV program coordination at regional or national level.
• Practical experience in capacity building mentorship and supportive supervision.
• Experience in data analysis interpretation of TB/HIV reports.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong technical expertise in TB and HIV program implementation.
• Excellent skills in clinical mentorship coaching and capacity building.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with government officials IPs and community structures.
• Strong communication interpersonal and report writing skills.
• High integrity professionalism and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

LANGUAGES

• Fluency in English and Kiswahili (spoken and written).

Additional Information :

Please include a cover letter that highlights why you believe you are an ideal candidate for this role along with your CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. The application deadline is November 25 2025.

Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @ address.

Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time