VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Management and Development for Health (MDH) is a non for profit organization in Tanzania

contributing to address public health priorities. MDH works with the Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children; as well as academic and non-academic institutions to address the problems of tuberculosis, malaria, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, maternal and child health and to undertake initiatives to advance public health research, education, and services for improving the lives of people. (MDH) through Kagera HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Project in the regions of Dar es Salaam and Kagera, seeks to recruit qualified individual to fill the position of Regional Laboratory and Supply Chain Officer based in Kagera,

The program seeks to employ fourteen (14) HIV Testing Counselors.

Work Station: Dar es Salaam

Reports To: Health Facility I/C

JOB SUMMARY:

A HIV Testing counselor requires extensive, current knowledge of the HIV prevention measures. Testing counsellor must enjoy working with other people, have a compassionate nature and be a good listener. A broad knowledge of diverse cultural beliefs and attitudes is often necessary when working with diverse population. She/he will work in close collaboration with the relevant regional, district and facility level health management teams.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 He/She is responsible to create awareness and education on the existence of HTC services i.e. Educating clients on all aspects of HIV diseases and treatment management as well as basic health lifestyles.

 To serve as liaison between clinicians/clinics, individuals screened and care centers.

 To provide on-going counseling and testing while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights. Also to provide psychosocial support and assist with linkage to referral services.

 To assess, document all referrals, make follow-up and report on referral outcomes.

 To monitor the quality of test kits by the use of suitable control materials/samples from laboratory department.

 To be in line with current HTS protocols/guidelines to ensure correct testing services (periodic review of standard operating procedures with support from laboratory department).

 To ensure safe storage of HTS related items and to request/prepare all the necessary consumables for undertaking the HTS activities on time.

 To compile and submit HTS reports on weekly, monthly and/or quarterly to the HTS coordinators on time.

 To keep accurate HTCS records(logbooks, HTS registers, reports and referral/linkage reports)

 To work with team member to monitor quality improvement plans with regards to the established performance targets/indicators.

 Ensure HIV testing is performed according to the National HIV Testing algorithm.

 To carry out any other duties that may be required by the clinical team.

QUALIFICATION

 Certificate in HTS Counseling and Testing (HIV&AIDS) from a recognized Institution with three years working experience in a busy Health facility. A candidate must have adequate experience on facility based HIV testing services.

 Phlebotomy experience will be an added advantage.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit an application letter, a detailed copy of their CV, and names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three work related referees.

Applications should be submitted by 22nd November 2017, to the Human Resource Manager through e-mail hr@mdh-tz.org .

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.