ART Nurses at THPS / Tanga City Council -18 Positions

Full Time Tanzania October 23, 2023 Government Jobs

Job Overview

The Tanga City Council in Collaboration with Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS)
will implement PEPFAR / CDC supported AFYA HATUA (Sustain Treatment, Enrolment
and HIV Prevention- STEP) project in Tanga CC aiming to deliver client centered,
comprehensive facility and community-based HIV prevention, care, and treatment services for
populations of this district hence contribute to the country’s epidemic control.

Tanga CC is currently seeking highly experienced, committed and motivated Tanzanians to fill
in vacant positions for AFYA HATUA project as shown below.

Position title: | ART Nurse (18 Positions)

Reports to: CTC in Charge

Overall Job Function: Collaborate Medical Officer in Charge, CTC in Charge and other Staff to
ensure all HIV/AIDS interventions are implemented, services are provided, documented and
reported as per guidance provided. Ensure all HIV/AIDS key performance indicators are met. This
include but not limited to provision of high-quality person-centered, multidisciplinary family-
focused HIV prevention and treatment services:

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure provision of clinical services at CTC to all recipients of care (RoC) on daily basis from
7:30 am — 4:30 pm.
Facilitate targeted HIV testing services, oPITC, same-day enrollment into ART, effective adherence and retention strategies and minimizing interruption to treatment (IIT)
Facilitate TB/HIV integration, screening and management of Advanced HIV Disease.
Implement integration of Non-Communicable Disease services into HIV/AIDS services.
Ensure HVL maximum coverage and suppression to all clients including proper management of those with high viral load according to national guideline
Facilitate weekend and evening clinics for stable and adolescent clients and those in need.
Ensure implementation of three boxes initiative.
Manage triage of attendees and provision exit interview to clients before leaving CTC.
Facilitate daily review of CTC activities for improvement in the following days.
Supervise Other staff at CTC (if there no Site Manager) to ensure they implement their activities accurately and timely
Ensure the heath education is provided in every clinic and the TV is on.
Facilitate provision of HIV prevention activities such as HIV prevention health education, provision of condoms and PrEP services to sero-discordant partners of recipients of care.
Ensure optimal provision of differentiated services delivery (DSD) e.g. three and six multi-months scripting and structured facility led ART refills.
Ensure all new clients, return to care (RTT), newly WHO stage 3 or 4 and persistent high viral load recipients of care received CD4 testing.
Ensure clients with CD4<200 cells/ml receive cryptococcal antigen test (CrAg test).
Facilitate capacity building among facility staff on various updates on HIV interventions
Facilitate implementation and documentation of QI initiatives at the facility.
Ensure constant availability of supplies.
Facilitate daily review of CTC activities for improvement in the following days.
Supervise other CTC Staff to ensure they implement their activities accurately and timely.
Participate in facility and THPS lead data review meetings.
Ensure accurate documentation, facilitate accurate and timely data collection and submission at your facility on weekly, monthly and quarterly basis with minimal or no support from THPS staff.
Collaborate with the RCH team to ensure all PMTCT interventions are provided accurately and timely.
Ensure all girls living with HIV who are receipt of care at CTC are vaccinated for HPV

Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required:

Diploma of Nursing or Midwife or equivalent from a recognized College or University.
At least two years of working experience in provision of HIV and AIDS Care and Treatment services at facility level
Must be enrolled by the Tanzania Nursing and Midwife Council (TNMC) with valid practice license
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Fluent in English and Swahili with good verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills especially on Ms Word, power point and excel

How to apply:

Interested applicants should send an email to [email protected] copying [email protected] attaching

1. Application cover letter (one page maximum),

2. Curriculum Vitae (four pages maximum)

3. Copies of your relevant certificates. The email should be position being applied for (e.g. Clinical Tracker Job Application for Tanga City Council).

The deadline for application is 29 October 2023.

Tanga City Council is an equal opportunity employer; women, people living with HIV/AIDS and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.

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