Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 12, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
15 Index Tester


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 centers.
• Providing counseling and testing while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights, provide psychosocial support and assist with referral and linkages.
• 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 department.
• Ensuring safe storage of HTS related items and to request/prepare all the necessary consumables for HTS services.
• 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 algorithm.
• Participating fully in National EQA program for HIV rapid test.
• Performing any other duties that may be required by the clinical team.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:
• Diploma in Medicine, Nursing or other related health field.
• 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 supervision.
• Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure

Interested candidates should submit their application letters indicating clearly the position applied for, a detailed copy of their CVs, Certified photocopies of certificates and names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of two references.

Applications should be submitted by 16th August, 2022 to the Human Resources Manager, MDH Sub-grantees through dropping by hand at MDH Tabora or respective Councils.

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please note:
MDH does not have any recruitment agents and do not charge any fees to the interested candidates.


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