HIV Tester (25 Posts) at MDH

HIV Tester (25 Posts) at MDH 

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.

In Dar es Salaam, MDH supports the Government of Tanzania through the Municipal councils of Dar es Salaam City Council; Temeke, Kinondoni, Kigamboni and Ubungo Municipal Councils Together with Amana, Mwananyamala and Temeke Regional Referral Hospitals in implementation of the program on HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). In order to strengthen the care and treatment of PLWHA in Dar es salaam, MDH on behalf of the above-mentioned Municipal Councils and Regional Referral Hospitals seeks to employ the following staff;

Job Title: HIV Tester (25 Posts)

Location: Temeke, Mwananyamala RRHs, Dar es Salaam City Council, Kinondoni, Temeke RRH and Ubungo Municipal Councils

Reports to: Facility In-charge

Job Summary:

The HIV Tester supports the facility In-charge to ensure efficient implementation and reporting of HIV testing services and ART linkage at the facility. She/He is responsible for the facility implementation and reporting of all HTS initiatives in her/his respective facility under the guidance of the facility PITC focal person and in collaboration with facility in-charge, CTC in charge and other relevant health facility staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creating awareness and education on the existence of HIV Testing Services (HTS)
  i.e. educating clients on all aspects of HIV diseases and treatment management as well as basic health lifestyles.
• Serving as liaison between clinicians/clinics, individuals screened and care
• Providing counseling and testing while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights, provide psychosocial support and assist with referral and
• Assessing and document all referrals, make follow-up and report on referral outcomes.
• Monitor the quality (QA/QC) of test kits by control materials/samples from laboratory
• Ensuring safe storage of HTS related items and to request/prepare all the necessary consumables for HTS
• Compiling and submit HTS reports on weekly, monthly and quarterly to HTS coordinators.
• Keeping accurate HTS and referral/linkage records (logbooks, registers, reports).
• Work with team member to monitor quality improvement plans with regards to the established performance targets/indicators.
• Ensuring HIV testing is performed according to the National HIV Testing
• Participating fully in National EQA program for HIV rapid
• Performing any other duties that may be required by the clinical

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

• At least a Diploma in Medicine, Nursing or other related health
• Must have a valid license of practice (Certificate for HIV testing is an added advantage).
• At least three (3) years’ experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment services
• Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal
• Ability to communicate fluently in both English and

How to Apply:

To Apply for this Job register or login to https://recruitment.mdh.or.tz/ and from the Dashboard click on Search Vacancies button.

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Submit your application before 29 December 2023

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