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Job Summary

Job Title:
Technical Officer – Early Detection of Breast Cancer Program
Employer:
Jhpiego
Location:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Country:
Tanzania
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
HSE Jobs
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Tuesday, 2 September 2025

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About the Organisation

Jhpiego is a global health nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health of women and families by providing transformative health care solutions and advancing innovative approaches to health systems strengthening. With a mission to prevent the needless deaths of women and children by improving health care delivery systems and ensuring access to quality care, Jhpiego has earned widespread recognition for its leadership in maternal, newborn, and child health, as well as its work in reproductive health and HIV/AIDS prevention. Known for its strong reputation in public health, the organization is valued for its evidence-based, sustainable, and culturally relevant solutions.

Jhpiego fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, emphasizing respect, diversity, and professional development, offering employees a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, a flexible work-life balance, and competitive benefits. Established in 1973 as part of Johns Hopkins University, Jhpiego has grown from a small technical assistance provider to a global health leader, operating in over 40 countries and delivering impactful programs in maternal health, family planning, and disease prevention.

The organization’s innovative approach blends research, technology, and local knowledge to create scalable, adaptable solutions that improve health outcomes in some of the world’s most challenging settings. Jhpiego's size and reach have made it a key partner to governments, international organizations, and local communities, making a difference through sustainable health interventions. Guided by its core values of excellence, innovation, and equity, Jhpiego continues to make a lasting impact on global health. Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, Jhpiego invests in capacity building, health workforce development, and improving health access for underserved populations. For more information, visit www.jhpiego.org.

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Full Time

Deadline: 

2 Sept 2025

Job Title

Technical Officer – Early Detection of Breast Cancer Program job at Jhpiego

Jhpiego

Job Description

The Technical Officer will be primarily responsible for facilitating the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Early Detection of Breast Cancer Program in Morogoro and Mtwara regions, covering 18 District Councils. The role includes strengthening facility-based service delivery through clinical breast examination (CBE), enhancing referral systems, conducting outreach activities, and mentoring health workers. The officer will collaborate with Regional and Council Health Management Teams (R/CHMTs), Ministry of Health officials, and project staff to ensure the program is effectively integrated into reproductive health services. Additionally, the officer will build the capacity of healthcare providers, ensure data collection and timely reporting, and contribute to sustainability strategies, advocacy, and government engagement for long-term program adoption.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Facilitate planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of breast cancer early detection activities.

  • Strengthen facility-based service delivery through clinical breast examination (CBE) and referral linkages.

  • Conduct training, supervision, and mentorship for healthcare providers in line with national guidelines.

  • Collaborate with R/CHMTs to deliver quality CBE services as per national standards.

  • Support microplanning to integrate breast cancer services into council health planning and budgets.

  • Build the capacity of MOH technical staff and health care providers in early detection programming.

  • Facilitate outreach activities and ensure synergies between community and facility-level service delivery.

  • Monitor program outcomes, track key performance indicators, and ensure reporting of suspected cancer cases.

  • Promote integration of breast and cervical cancer screening activities.

  • Document and share success stories, best practices, and program achievements.

  • Support sustainability strategies, including advocating for government funding and institutional adoption.

  • Ensure compliance with data collection, reporting standards, and health management information systems.

  • Perform other duties as assigned to support program goals.

Technical Officer – Early Detection of Breast Cancer Program job at Jhpiego

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

SERVICES

RESIDENTIAL

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Bachelor’s degree in Medicine (MD) or equivalent health qualification.

  • 5–6 years’ experience in health program implementation within NGOs, government, or private sector.

  • Strong skills in program management, capacity building, coaching, and mentorship.

  • Experience in early detection of breast cancer or women’s health programming preferred.

  • Ability to manage multiple assignments under pressure with tight deadlines.

  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; ability to motivate and inspire colleagues.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili.

  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

  • Experience with donor-funded programs is an added advantage.

How to Apply

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS:

Interested and qualified candidates are advised that all applications should be submitted online.

To apply please click on the APPLY button below.


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