MDH Tanzania 58 New Job Vacancies

Management and Development for Health (MDH) is currently seeking for eligible applicants to fill the vacancies of 58 Volunteer HIV Tester in Dar.

MDH Tanzania 58 New Job Vacancies

MDH Tanzania 58 New Vacancies

INTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Management and Development for Health (MDH)
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer HIV Tester
Dar es Salaam

About Management and Development for Health (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. Management and Development for Health (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.

Management and Development for Health (MDH) in collaboration with Dar es Salaam City Council; Temeke, Kinondoni, Kigamboni and Ubungo Municipal Councils Together with Amana, Mwananyamala and Temeke Regional Referral Hospitals invites suitable candidates to apply for the following posts:  

Job Title: Volunteer HIV Tester (58 Posts)

Location: Dar es Salaam City Council, Kigamboni, Kinondoni, Temeke and Ubungo
Municipal Councils

Reports to: Facility In-charge

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. 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.

2. Serving as liaison between clinicians/clinics, individuals screened and care centers.

3. Providing counseling and testing while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights,

provide psychosocial support and assist with referral and linkages.

4. Assessing and documenting all referrals, making follow-up and report on referral

outcomes.

5. Monitoring the quality (QA/QC) of test kits by control materials/samples from laboratory

department.

6. Ensuring safe storage of HTS related items and to request/prepare all the necessary

consumables for HTS services.

7. Compiling and submitting HTS reports on weekly, monthly and quarterly to HTS

coordinators.

8. Keeping accurate HTS and referral/linkage records (logbooks, registers, reports).

9. Working with team member to monitor quality improvement plans with regards to the

established performance targets/indicators.

10. Ensuring HIV testing is performed according to the National HIV Testing algorithm.

11. Participating fully in National EQA program for HIV rapid test.

12. Performing any other duties as may be required by the clinical team.

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Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills

1. Diploma in Medicine, Nursing or other related health field.

2. Must have a valid license of practice (Certificate for HIV testing is an added advantage).

3. At least three (3) years’ experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment services

4. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.

5. Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.

6. Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates for any of the above positions should submit an application letter,

a detailed copy of their CV, names and contact information (email addresses and

telephone numbers) of three work related referees. The candidate MUST clearly

indicate the Title of the position applied for (as it appears in the advertisement) on the

heading of the email.

Applications should be submitted by 28th May, 2022 to the Human Resources Manager,

Management and Development for Health (MDH) Sub-grantees through e-mail darsub@mdh.or.tz.

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

PLEASE NOTE:

Management and Development for Health (MDH) does not have any recruitment agents and do not charge any fees to the interested candidates.