HIV Counsellor Tester (4)
Location | Rorya, Tanzania, United Republic of |
Date Posted | September 3, 2024 |
Category | Government Health Care / Medical |
Job Type | Full-time |
Currency | TZS |
Description
JOB DETAILS:
Executive Director of Rorya District Council based on the Employment Permit with Ref. No. GA. 9/210/01/91 dated August 22, 2024 from Regional Administrative Secretary (RAS)- MARA welcomes job applications from Tanzanians with qualifications (57) as follows:
Position Title: HIV Counsellor Tester (4)
Reports to: Facility Medical Officer In-charge
Job summary:
Perform the task of HIV Counselling and Testing under the supervision of facility incharge
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide HIV counseling and testing services as per National HIV Testing guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• In collaboration with other facility and community service providers, organize and conduct health facility and community focused HIV testing (Index, Optimized PITC, Social Network HTS and Mobile KVP services)
• Ensure Linkage Case Management and Same day ART initiation to all newly identified HIV positive clients
• Ensure complete and proper documentation of all testing services at all testing points (registers, counter books, and reporting tools)
• Provide periodic HTS progress updates as required (daily, weekly and monthly report using relevant tools), Ensure HIV testing targets are met at health facilities Support all other activities related to management of clients on ART at CTC
• Do other duties as may be assigned by the site manager
1.7.2 Requirements
• Certificate of Nursing and Midwifery - Certified Non-Lab testers will have added advantage.
• High level confidentiality of laboratory test results of patients
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
• At least one (1) year experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment services
• Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication.
• Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet.
• Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects.
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
Applying Instructions
• If you meet the criteria given above and are interested in the vacancies, please send your application letter and CV with all requirements indicated above in one attached document indicating your present address, employer and position, daytime telephone contact, names and addresses of three referees.
• All applications submitted without following the procedure outlined in this announcement WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• Application should be sent by Postal Address, hand delivery DED registry office or email address