HIV Clinical Services Officer at Amref Health Africa Tanzania
HIV Clinical Services Officer at Amref Health Africa Tanzania
Job Vacancy: HIV Clinical Services Officer
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Employment Type: Full Time
Job Role Insights
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Department: Clinical Services / Public Health Project Management
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Project Name: Afya Thabiti (PEPFAR/CDC Funded)
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Qualification: Doctor of Medicine (MD); Master’s in Public Health (MPH) is an added advantage
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Experience: Minimum 4 Years in HIV/AIDS clinical care and treatment (preferably PEPFAR-supported)
About the Role
Amref Health Africa Tanzania is seeking a qualified HIV Clinical Services Officer for its PEPFAR/CDC-funded Afya Thabiti project in Dar es Salaam. The position is responsible for strengthening the HIV treatment cascade—from case identification, ART initiation, adherence, and retention to viral suppression—toward achieving national 95-95-95 HIV epidemic control targets in close partnership with Council Health Management Teams (CHMTs) and healthcare facility teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Cascade & Differentiated Care Operations
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Treatment Cascade: Support comprehensive HIV/AIDS care, ART management, and treatment adherence to achieve and sustain viral suppression among Recipients of Care (RoC).
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Integrated Care: Facilitate integration of Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) management, CD4 testing, and screening for comorbidities (hypertension, diabetes, hepatitis, mental health) into HIV care.
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DSDM Models: Provide technical oversight to healthcare providers on Differentiated Service Delivery Models, including same-day ART initiation, 3/6-Month Multi-Month Dispensing (3/6MMD), and community refills.
2. Retention & Community Linkages
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Enrollment & Linkage: Collaborate with case identification officers, peer navigators, expert clients, and community health workers to ensure rapid enrollment and trace clients with treatment interruption.
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Retention Interventions: Support clinic preparation workflows, appointment reminder systems, eligibility checks, and linkages to economic strengthening initiatives.
3. Capacity Building & Quality Improvement (CQI)
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Mentorship & SOPs: Build healthcare provider capacity through clinical mentorship, virtual performance reviews, and dissemination of SOPs, job aids, and national guidelines.
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Performance Tracking: Track weekly, monthly, and quarterly CQI indicators, conduct Data Quality Assessments (DQAs), and implement remediation plans for underperforming sites.
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Reporting: Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports for the HIV Clinical Services Advisor and project stakeholders.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
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Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from a recognized university. A Master’s in Public Health (MPH) or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.
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Clinical Experience: Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in HIV/AIDS clinical care, ART delivery, and program management, preferably within a PEPFAR-funded project.
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Stakeholder Collaboration: Demonstrated track record of collaborating with R/CHMTs, facility in-charges, and community partners to meet national targets.
Competencies & Technical Skills
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Software & Systems: Proficient in MS Office Suite and experienced in health data systems including CTC2 database and DHIS2.
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Analytical Skills: Strong data analysis, interpretation, and utilization capabilities for continuous service quality improvement.
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Languages: Fluent communication skills in both Swahili and English (written and spoken).
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply directly through Amref Health Africa’s official recruitment portal or designated application email before the deadline:
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Closing Deadline: 2nd November 2026
