JOB ADVERT – TABORA SUBGRANTEE

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Management and Development for Health (MDH) is a non-profit,
non-governmental organization whose primary aim is to contribute to
address public health priorities of the people of Tanzania and the world
at large. These priorities include: communicable diseases such as
HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; Reproductive, Maternal, New-born and
Child health (RMNCH); Nutrition; Non-Communicable Diseases of public
health significance; as well as Health System Strengthening. MDH
strongly believes in and works in partnership with various local and
global institutions, Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender,
Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC); President’s Office Regional Authorities
and Local Government (PORALG); donor agencies; academic and
non-academic institutions; implementing partners; civil society,
community-based and faith-based organizations and others.

MDH in collaboration with Tabora Municipal Council; Sikonge,
Igunga, Kaliua, Urambo, Nzega; and Uyui District Councils; together with
Nzega Town Council, invite suitable candidates to apply for the
following posts.

Job Title: Community HIV Tester (18 Posts)

Location: Tabora Municipal Council; Sikonge, Igunga, Kaliua and Urambo District

Councils; and Nzega Town Council

Reports to: Facility In-charge

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Providing KVP friendly services client centered approach.
  2. Working with peer educators in creating awareness and education on
    the existence of identification services and preventive services.
  3. Ensuring all HIV testing services is performed according to national HIV testing algorithm.
  4. Providing ongoing counselling with psychosocial support and testing while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.
  5. Compiling and submit all report on daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly report to HTS focal and MDH supervisors.
  6. Monitoring the quality of test kits by the use of suitable control materials, sample from laboratory department.
  7. Ensuring safe storage of CBHTS related items and prepare all the necessary consumables for undertaking CBHTS activities on time.
  8. Keeping accurate CBHTS record.
  9. Working with team members to monitor Quality improvement plans with
    regards to the established performance targets or indicators.
  10. Working with Data Officers for Data entry of new identified clients into the CTC2 database.
  11. Providing health education on importance of clinic adherence to the clients and treatment supporter.
  12. Participating in outreach and campaigning in reaching targeted population for testing and prep services.
  13. Participating in QI activities that aimed to increase CBHTS efficiency.
  14. Bringing up any ideas or comments that may contribute to better system for providing services to KVP.
  15. Performing any other duties as assigned by a Supervisor.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

  1. Diploma in Medicine, Nursing or other related health field.
  2. Must have a valid license of practice (Certificate for HIV testing is an added advantage).
  3. At least three (3) years’ experience in working in the community HIV Programs
  4. Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects
  5. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
  6. Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates for any of the above positions should submit an
application letter, a detailed copy of their CV, names and contact
information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three work
related referees. The candidate MUST clearly indicate the Title of the position applied for (as it appears in the advertisement) on the heading of the email.

 Applications should be submitted by 20th December, 2021 to the Human Resources Manager, MDH Sub-grantees through e-mail [email protected].

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE:

MDH does not have any recruitment agents and do not charge any fees to the interested candidates.