DEUSDEDITH MASEZO
Mwanza,Tanzania
Summary
Accomplished healthcare professional with extensive expertise in paediatric and adolescent care, advanced HIV disease management, and same-day ART initiation. Demonstrates strategic leadership through effective stakeholder engagement with the Ministry of Health authorities and local CSOs. Proven track record in health systems strengthening, particularly in differentiated service delivery, MMD, and referral systems optimisation. Adept at leading clinical audits and facility performance reviews to ensure programme fidelity. Committed to enhancing healthcare delivery through quality oversight and strategic initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Regional Senior Technical Officer (Biomedical & Clinical Services)
EpiC Project – FHI360
Iringa, Mbeya, & Rukwa
2021.10 - 2026.05
- Integrated HIV/TB Leadership: Lead implementation and scale-up of high-quality HIV and TB services across 6 facilities and community platforms in three regions.
- Clinical Oversight: Manage facility-based ART initiation, viral load monitoring, and clinical management of unsuppressed clients.
- System Optimization: Coordinate implementation of DSD models, including Multi-Month Dispensing (MMD), and strengthen referral systems to improve continuity of care.
- Paediatric & Adolescent Care: Strengthen early identification, ART initiation, and adherence support for children and adolescents.
- Capacity Building: Conduct routine clinical mentorship and supportive supervision to improve treatment outcomes and viral load suppression.
- Administrative Management: Assumed duties of Acting Regional Program Manager; overseeing CSO sub-grantee compliance (HUHESO & TAHEA) and IP coordination.
- Facility Care and Treatments intervention for Police and Prison Scope added December 2025
Senior Program Officer – Biomedical Services
USAID Boresha Afya Southern Zone
Iringa
2019.10 - 2021.09
- Portfolio Management: Provided technical programmatic direction for KVP-focused HIV preventive services across three councils in Iringa.
- MOH Coordination: Liaised with RHMT and CHMTs to ensure constant availability of biomedical supplies and clinical tool adherence.
- Data Quality: Implemented accountability mechanisms to assess CSO data quality and programmatic progress.
Medical Officer-In-Charge
Tunduru District Hospital
Ruvuma
2018.01 - 2018.03
- Hospital Governance: Chaired Hospital Management Team (HMT) and Therapeutic Committee, overseeing strategic planning and quality improvement.
Education
M.D. - MEDICINE
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Science
Dar Es SalaamSkills
- Clinical Rigor: Expert in paediatric/adolescent care, Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) management, and same-day ART initiation
- Health Systems Strengthening: Deep experience in Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD), MMD and optimization of referral systems
- Strategic Leadership: Proficient in stakeholder engagement with Ministry of Health (MOH) authorities and local CSOs
- Quality Oversight: Leading clinical audits, facility performance reviews, and technical case discussions to ensure program fidelity
Timeline
Regional Senior Technical Officer (Biomedical & Clinical Services)
EpiC Project – FHI360
2021.10 - 2026.05
Senior Program Officer – Biomedical Services
USAID Boresha Afya Southern Zone
2019.10 - 2021.09
Medical Officer-In-Charge
Tunduru District Hospital
2018.01 - 2018.03
M.D. - MEDICINE
Muhimbili University of Health And Allied Science