HIV/TB Program Manager

POSITION 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.

CORE 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.

OTHER STRATEGIC RESPONSIBILITIES

People & Performance Management

• Supervises direct reports and lead performance management including work planning, coaching, and evaluations.
• Identifies capacity gaps and support staff development, training, and cross-team collaboration.
• Promotes a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous learning.

Operational Oversight

• Manages program implementation schedules, ensure logistical support, and troubleshoot challenges in collaboration with clinical and operations teams.
• Liaises with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of supplies and equipment.
• Oversees facility readiness, cleanliness, infection prevention and control (IPC), and client safety standards.

Research, Data & Quality Improvement

• Collaborates with M&E, MEQ, and clinical teams to collect, analyze, and use data for decision-making and reporting.
• Leads or contributes to operational research, QI projects, abstracts, presentations, and publications.
• Organizes and participates in data review meetings and quality assessments across sites.

Resource Planning & Budget Oversight

• Contributes to the development of program budget and track expenditures in line with project work plans and grant conditions.
• Supports grant reporting by providing timely program data and activity updates.
• Participate in donor visits and proposal development where required.

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Maintains strong relationships with facility in-charges, DHMT, and district coordinators for joint planning and supervision.
• Supports vertical and horizontal integration of programs within facilities and with the community.
• Represents the program in relevant technical working groups and district coordination forums.