HTC FOCAL PERSON - SHDEPHA+

SERVICE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR PEOPLE LIVING POSITIVELY WITH

                                                       HIV AIDS (SHDEPHA+)

P. O. BOX 216 MPANDA

MOB 0755053353

Email:mpandashidepha@yahoo.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNTY

Application Deadline: 18/11/2016

Date of advertisement 07/11/2016

SHDEPHA+ Mpanda is a branch of SHDEPHA+ National Network established in 2002 with registration number SO.NO.8216 and certificate of compliance No.0738 under the Non Governmental Organizations Act, NO. 24/2002. The organization has been working in partnership with HJFMRI/Walter Reed Program and Ministry of health community development, gender, elderly and children since 2008 in comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support program.

This organization is located in Katavi region at Mpanda Municipal, whereby currently it is implementing its activities in four district council: Mpanda Municipal Council, Nsimbo DC, Mpanda DC and Mlele DC.

The organization wishes to recruit Competent and Qualified candidates in the following position; HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC) focal person.

  Job title: HTC FOCAL PERSON

  Job responsibilities

·         Should perform HIV Testing and Counseling activities according to prescriptions and conditions set by the Ministry of Health, community development, gender, elderly and children  (MoHCDGEC)

·         Should plan, organize, direct, supervise, and monitor implementation of all activities relating to HIV testing and counseling.

·         Should collect, analyze and compile HTC data and prepare monthly and quarterly HTC report.

• Develop new project ideas for improvement of HTC Program.
• Ensure the Provision of quality HTC service to the community
• Ensure all people tested positive are linked on treatment and care.
• Develop strategies for strengthening referrals and linkages to healthcare facilities in target states to ensure the continuum of care for project beneficiaries.

·         Perform other activities assigned by supervisor.

Requirements/Qualification.

·         Should be holder of Diploma or degree in nursing or any other equivalent recognized by Ministry of health community development, gender, elderly and children.

·         Should have at least 2 years of experience in HIV Testing and counseling

·         All qualified candidate is highly encouraged to apply, also retired officer but not tired with medical background is encouraged to apply.

·         Computer literacy in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required

·         Excellent oral communication and writing skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team setting.

·         Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient’s information

·         Able to conduct community based HIV testing and counseling

·         Able to drive motor cycle (Driving license)

Interested candidate should send his /her CV and copy of certificates before 18/11/2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. 

All application should be directed to

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

SHDEPHA + MPANDA

P. O. BOX 216

MPANDA – KATAVI

MAKANYAGIO/MPADECO

 Email:mpandashidepha@yahoo.com