HIV/TB Program Manager at Partners in Health

Job Description

Job Summary

The TB/HIV Program Manager will provide strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination of all integrated TB and HIV activities across Neno District. This role will ensure alignment of program implementation with the Malawi Ministry of Health guidelines, National TB and HIV Program strategies, and PIH/APZU’s strategic priorities.

The Manager will supervise a team of officers to strengthen case prevention, finding, treatment, and retention in care for both TB and HIV patients: drive data-informed decision-making: and implement quality improvement initiatives.

The role also involves active collaboration with district leadership, regional and national technical working groups, and implementing partners to sustain high-quality, patient-centered HIV and TB services.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides overall programmatic and technical leadership for the design, planning, and execution of HIV/TB activities across Neno district.
• Supervises HIV/TB Clinical Officers, to ensure effective implementation and reporting of interventions.
• Leads the planning, implementation, and monitoring of integrated prevention programs, ensuring alignment with national guidelines.
• Oversees case finding efforts including PITC, index contact testing, community sputum collection points (SCPs), UPX screening program, EID, MDR-TB investigation pathways.
• Supports program retention and treatment outcomes through TRACE, Teen
  Clubs and other Differentiated Models of Care.
• Coordinates and implements key programmatic pillars including service delivery, supervision, training, mentorship, and community outreach.
• Collaborates with MoH staff at community, facility and district levels to strengthen quality of care and alignment with national guidelines.
• Facilitates data collection, routine monitoring, and implementation of quality improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes.
• Provides clinical and programmatic mentorship to staff including nurses, midwives, and frontline healthcare workers.
• Ensures protocols, SOPs, and guidelines are up to date, distributed, and followed across all relevant sites.
• Represents the program in relevant district and national technical meetings and working groups.
• Supports community engagement platforms to enhance uptake, retention, and follow-up of care.

Educational Qualifications, Experience, & Skills Required

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.
• Board certification (specialist) in Internal Medicine or Masters in Public Health Global Health, Health Management or any other relevant Master’s degree in clinical medicine will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in healthcare program management, nursing, or public health in a similar setting.
• Experience supervising health facility teams and leading quality improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to work with MoH, community-based structures, and other key stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Malawi’s health systems, strategic health plans, and national clinical protocols.
• Strong data literacy and experience using HMIS, DHIS2, and program M&E frameworks.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
• Commitment to rural healthcare delivery, health equity, and social justice.

Application Procedure

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualified and interested persons should apply strictly to the email address below, enclosing their cover letter; copies of relevant certificates and Curriculum Vitae indicating three names of traceable referees (including direct supervisors) with valid telephone numbers and email. addresses not later than 15th May 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Email: [email protected] with the title of the position indicated on the subject of the email addressing;

The Director of Human Resources and Administration
Partners In Health/Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo (PIH/APZU)
P.O. Box 56
NENO

NB: Partners In Health/Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo (PIH/APZU) is is an equal opportunity employer, so, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, tribe, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment.

The ideal candidate must be willing to be based in a rural district and travel regularly to facilities and communities.