JOB DETAILS:
Major function of the position
Under the direct supervision of CTC in-charge, the Clinical Tracker will engage and mainly supervise the lay staff in appointment reminders 3 days before the appointment, tracing of missed appointment clients and tracing of clients who have interrupted the treatment. In addition, s/he will engage fully in organizing index contacts to be tracked by lay staff and him/herself to be provided with testing services. All this is aimed at the identification of clients living with HIV, linkage to care and having good retention in care and treatment services of all clients at respective facilities in the supported districts. The incumbent will ensure provision of HIV and AIDS services are in line with protocol and HIV management guidelines for Tanzania. To fully provide the intended services, the Clinical Tracker will be stationed at the facility where s/he is assigned to by district authority/Partner. The incumbent will ensure appropriate documentation to all appropriate reporting tools.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
• Identify clients who missed their clinic visits schedule timely and conduct telephone tracking.
• Prepare and share with CBHSP/peers/community tracker list of clients who were reachable through the phone and those who don’t have telephones.
• Facilitate entry of tracking outcome into the CTC2 card and database with clinician/counselor and data officer.
• Conduct weekly review and ensure all tracking outcome are updated and entered on CTC2 database.
• Ensure unknown clients are tracked timely and 70% returned to care monthly.
• Work with counsellors, ART nurses and data officer to confirm all transfer out in the respective facility.
• Provide health education on the importance of clinic adherence to the client.
• Support the patient adherence to medication and clinic visit schedules.
• Record and report tracking services daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly.
• Prepare a weekly, monthly and quarterly summary report and submit to the site manager, district retention, and community officer.
• Participate in data management and net loss analysis in respective facilities and district.
• Participate in QI activities that aimed to increase retention at facility level.
• Bring up any ideas or comments that may contribute to better patient follow-up system.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:
• Certificate in Nursing (EN) or Clinical (ACO) and must be registered with the relevant professional body in Tanzania.
• Experience providing HIV/AIDS clinical care in Tanzania or previous experience working in HIV/AIDS care and treatment.
• Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
• Willingness to stay at the working station 100%

Key personal competences:
• Self-motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative
• Committed
• A team player
• Good interpersonal skills

Please send applications to conf@mbeya.go.tz.

All applications should have a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of academic certificates. Please write your full name and the position you are applying for on the email subject.

Also, please make sure you fill in the form on the link below for your application to be considered: https://forms.gle/rkQkUfFq9DU2mUhr9 

Successful candidates will be required to bring their original certificates during interviews.

GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• “Testimonials”, “Provisional Results” “Statement of Results” will not be considered.
• Applicants who are retired or have been terminated from the public service should not apply.
• Applicants who studied outside of Tanzania should bring the confirmation of their qualifications from the authorized body.
• Legal actions will be taken against all applicants who will submit forged/falsified information/documents.