Summary
Date Posted: 8th January 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time , Currency: Tsh

JOB DETAILS:

RE: VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.
Refer the title above. The District Executive Director of Bukoba District council under MDH sponsorship is announcing to all Tanzanians the following vacancies:

8 HIV Tester
Reports to: Health Facility In-charge.

Job summary:
An HIV Tester requires extensive, current knowledge of the HIV prevention measures. The tester must enjoy working with other people, have a compassionate nature and be a good listener. A broad knowledge of diverse cultural beliefs and attitudes is often necessary when working with diverse population.

Duties and Responsibilities:
He/She is responsible to create awareness and education on the existence of HTS i.e. educating clients on all aspects of HIV diseases and treatment management as well as basic health lifestyles.
• To serve as liaison between clinicians/clinics, individuals screened and care centers.
• To provide on-going counseling and HIV testing while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights. Also, to provide psychosocial support and assist with linkage to referral services.
• To assess, document all referrals, make follow-up and report on referral outcomes.
• To monitor the quality of test kits by the use of suitable control materials/samples from laboratory department.
• To be in line with current HTS protocols/guidelines to ensure correct testing services (periodic review of standard operating procedures with support from laboratory department),
• To ensure safe storage of TITS related items and to request/prepare all the necessary Incurables for undertaking the HTS activities on time.
• To compile and submit HTS reports on weekly, monthly and/or quarterly to the HTS coordinators on time.
• To keep accurate HTS records (logbooks, HTS registers, reports and referral/linkage reports)
• To work with team member to monitor quality improvement plans with regards to the established performance targets/indicators.
• Ensure HIV testing is performed according to the National HIV Testing algorithm.
• To carry out any other duties that may be required by the clinical team.

QUALIFICATION
• At least Certificate in HTS Counseling and Testing (HIV&AIDS) from a recognized Institution. Diploma/Certificate in Nursing will be an added advantage.
• A candidate must have at least three years of experience on HIV testing services;
• He/she must have a valid practice license
• Phlebotomy experience will be an added advantage.

Job application procedure
All applications should be directed to the District Executive Director, P.O.BOX 491, BUKOBA by 11th January 2019. Please note; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.