Job Title: Community Testers at MDH Tabora (41 Posts)

• Location: Tabora
• Reports to: Facility In-Charge

Job Summary: Community Tester will be working with peer educators in creating awareness and education on the existence of identification services and preventive services, also ensuring all HIV testing services are performed according to national HIV testing algorithm.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Job Title: Optimized PITC Testers at MDH Tabora(18 Posts)

• Location: Tabora
• Reports to: Facility In-Charge

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills

Job Title: Index Testers at MDH Tabora (102 Posts)

• Location: Tabora
• Reports to: Facility In-Charge

Job Summary:

The Index Tester supports the facility PITC focal person / CTC In-charge to ensure efficient implementation and reporting of HIV testing services and ART linkage at the facility. She/He is responsible for the facility implementation and reporting of all HTS initiatives in her/his respective facility under the guidance of the facility PITC focal person and in collaboration with facility in-charge, CTC in charge and other relevant health facility staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills

Job Title: Clinician at MDH Tabora  (12 Posts)

• Location: Tabora
• Reports to: Facility In-Charge

Job Summary:

The Clinician is responsible for the day-to-day provisioning of initial ART Clinical care at the out post and referral to the facility HIV care and treatment services for continuum. She/He will work with the Council Health Management Teams CHMTs, MDH Program staffs, Health Facilities (HFs)/ and other stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

Job Title: Data Officers at MDH Tabora (190 Posts)

• Location: Tabora
• Reports to: Facility In-Charge

Job Summary:

The Data Officer supports the facility PITC focal person/CTC In-charge to enter forms with a speed and accuracy that meets or exceeds the minimum standards set weekly by the group leader or district data officer of the unit.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Enteringquicklyandaccuratelyclinical,laboratory,trackingorotherformsintodatabase under the monitoring of District Data Coordinator, Data Supervisor and reporting to the Site Manager.
2. Producing, reviewing and sharing as per agreed schedule weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for various program areas such as HTS, index testing, enhanced PITC, PMTCT and TB/HIV.
3. Routinely analyzing and producing lists of patients for follow up such as missing appointment, LTFU, Viral Load, etc.
4. Facilitating simple data analysis and interpretation at the facility level to encourage data use for planning and decision making at the facility level.
5. Communicating both verbally and in writing with supervisors regarding forms with problems.
6. Monitoringvariousdatabasesatthefacilityandcommunicatebothverballyandinwriting with supervisors regarding database challenges.
7. Reconciling differences between different databases by running queries, reviewing appropriate form and correcting all differences.
8. Locatingandreviewarchivedorfiledformsifnecessary.
9. Attendingdatastaffmeetingsatthespecifiedtimes.
10. Communicating both verbally and in writing suggestions for improvements to data entryor data flow to supervisors.
11. Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Title: Regional Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at MDH Kagera (1 Post)

• Location: Kagera RHMT
• Reports to: Regional Medical Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Providing training and technical support to improve M&E activities including planning, data collection, and data management for government and community partners.
2. Leading M&E related to community-based outreach and testing for HIV conducted by community partners in project-supported provinces.
3. Working with community-based organizations to understand, use, and report based on health information systems and other relevant data collection tools.
4. Performing data quality control and ongoing quality checks; support data quality assessments activities.
5. Developing charts that clearly visualize data in Excel and PowerPoint
6. Supporting the use of data to inform decision making within the project and with partners.
7. Contributing to knowledge management activities including research.
8. Cultivating strong working relationships across MDH programs and units, Government institutions, PEPFAR and other key stakeholders, providing technical support as needed or required.
9. Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. At least a Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, public health, epidemiology, or other relevant areas. Advanced degree preferred.
2. Experience working in a professional environment, ideally related to public health.
3. Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation standards for HIV projects and familiarity with USAID and PEPFAR programs and requirements preferred.
4. Well-developed written and oral communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.
5. Organized person with attention to detail and ability to thrive under pressure.
6. Ability to work well with teams, implementing agencies and government counterparts.
7. Computer proficiency in word processing, databases, and spreadsheets with

   advanced skills in at least two of the following programs: Excel & Power Query, Power BI, SPSS, SQL, Stata, Epi Info.

HOW TO APPLY

• Interested candidates for any of the above positions should SUBMIT THEIR
  APPLICATION LETTERS, CVs and COPIES OF THEIR CERTIFICATES TO MDH KAGERA OFFICE, KIBOKO STREET, PWANI AREA.
• APPLICATION DEADLINE – 22ND AUGUST 2023.
  MDH DO NOT have any agents and DO NOT charge any fees to the interested candidates.

Job Title: TB/HIV Coordinator at MDH Bukoba (1 Post)

• Location: Bukoba RRH
  Reports to: Hospital Clinical Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supporting implementation, M&E and reporting of TB, TB-HIV services under the Afya Jumuishi Project, as well as other relevant activities.
2. Supporting implementation of initiatives to address key program, donor and national priorities – such as intensive TB screening and case finding among PLHIVs and IPT- in line with national guidelines.
3. Providing TA to the DACC, DTLC and HFs in planning, implementation, M&E and reporting of TB, TB-HIV services.
4. Supporting RTBHIV Manager to asses and implement initiatives to address skill and resource needs in TB, TB-HIV services through supportive supervision, mentorship, on-job training, CQI and other approaches in collaboration with R/DTLC, R/DACCs.
5. Supporting timely collection and submission of TB, TB-HIV data – as well as support strengthening of the related M&E systems – in collaboration with the M&E team
6. Supporting RTBHIV Manager in writing technical program documents including reports, best practices, lessons learned and other relevant documents
7. Supporting and advise the RTBHIV Manager on all TB, TB-HIV issues and perform other relevant duties as assigned by the RTBHIV Manager.
8. Performing any other task assigned by supervisor.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. Degree or Advanced Diploma in Medicine or related field with relevant national registration.
2. A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in public health programs/ services.
3. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in design, implementation, management and M&E of TB, TB-HIV or related clinical and public health programs and services.
4. Experience in using CQI, PHE and OR techniques to address public health challenges
5. Experience in writing reports, best practices and lessons learned.

6. Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication.
7. Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet.
8. Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines.

HOW TO APPLY

• Interested candidates for any of the above positions should SUBMIT THEIR
  APPLICATION LETTERS, CVs and COPIES OF THEIR CERTIFICATES TO MDH KAGERA OFFICE, KIBOKO STREET, PWANI AREA.
• APPLICATION DEADLINE – 22ND AUGUST 2023.
  MDH DO NOT have any agents and DO NOT charge any fees to the interested candidates.

Job Title: Quality Improvement Officer at MDH Kagera(05 Post)

• Location: Any of the Districts Council in Kagera region
• Reports to: District Aids Control Coordinator

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Supporting the respective districts in establishments of functional quality improvement teams (QIT) at the respective facilities and district.
2. Supporting the facilities/district teams in identifying areas for improvement and assist the teams to prepare plans for improvement.
3. Supporting follow up and implementation of quality improvement teams at the respective districts.
4. Assisting facilities and program staff to plan, conduct evaluation and survey to identify gaps at the facilities and respective districts.
5. Facilitating onsite monthly and district quarterly meeting to share challenges and success in implementation of quality improvement projects within the respective districts.
6. In collaboration with CHMT conducting quarterly supportive supervision in respective district and conduct mentorship on the identified gaps and challenges found during supervision.
7. Ensuring national and program priorities on Quality Improvement are implemented as per set goals based on project work plan.
8. Working closely with CHMT, District QI Team Coordinator and Program Managers in building capacity of health care workers on Quality improvement.
9. Developing QI initiatives and strengthening WIT (Working Improvement Teams) in the other units.
10. Working closely with CHMT in improving quality of care through regular provision of feedback and communication to the respective facilities and district teams.
11. Weekly, monthly and quarterly report writing.
12. Performing any other task assigned by supervisor.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills

1. At least a Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Medicine, Nursing or related field with relevant national registration.
2. At least two (2) years of experience working in public health programs/ services.
3. At least one-year experience in implementing quality improvement activities.
4. Experience in writing reports, best practices and lessons learned.

5. Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication.
6. Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet.
7. Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines.

HOW TO APPLY

• Interested candidates for any of the above positions should SUBMIT THEIR
  APPLICATION LETTERS, CVs and COPIES OF THEIR CERTIFICATES TO MDH KAGERA OFFICE, KIBOKO STREET, PWANI AREA.
• APPLICATION DEADLINE – 22ND AUGUST 2023.
  MDH DO NOT have any agents and DO NOT charge any fees to the interested candidates.

Job Title: Laboratory Attendant at MDH Bukoba (04 Post)

• Location: Bukoba RRH & Mugana Hospital
• Reports to: Laboratory Manager/Head of Section

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Cleaning the laboratory environment and premises.
2. Maintaining Laboratory apparatus and equipment.
3. Undertaking basic sample preparation and processing.
4. Collecting samples according to the approved SOPs.
5. Preparing slides and make microscopic observations.
6. Adhering to biosafety measures adopted in the laboratory, minding the safety of oneself and others.
7. Assisting in the maintenance of quality management system as per ISO standards.
8. Performing any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1.  AtleastaCertificateinLaboratorySciences.
2.  Completed Form Four Secondary Education with passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Basic Mathematics.
3. Certificate of registration with Health Laboratory Council.

4. Minimum of two years’ experience of working in the HIV drug resistance laboratory settings.
5. AbilitytocommunicatefluentlyinbothEnglishandKiswahili.
6. Abilitytoworkbothindividuallyandaspartofateamwithminimalsupervision.

HOW TO APPLY

• Interested candidates for any of the above positions should SUBMIT THEIR
  APPLICATION LETTERS, CVs and COPIES OF THEIR CERTIFICATES TO MDH KAGERA OFFICE, KIBOKO STREET, PWANI AREA.
• APPLICATION DEADLINE – 22ND AUGUST 2023.
  MDH DO NOT have any agents and DO NOT charge any fees to the interested candidates.

Job Title: Laboratory Technician at MDH Bukoba (04 Posts)

• Location: Nyakaiga, Kagondo, Mugana Hospitals and Ngara & Bukoba DC
• Reports to: Facility in-charge

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Reading, understanding, and implementing SOPs for molecular analysis of HIV drug resistance and viral load.
2. Performing daily QC checks on all laboratory processes and procedures for accurate and reliable test results.
3. Performing pre-analytical procedures on all specimens received including but limited to inspections, registration, separation, and storage.
4. Performing testing in molecular biology to determine level of HIV drug resistance and amount of HIV virus.
5. Performing results analysis and interpretation and indicate in case of critical/panic results
6. Preparing samples for shipping according to SOPs.
7. Documenting daily operation, recalibration, preventive maintenance services, repair of machines/analyzers using operation, reagents, calibration, maintenance and corrective action logs.
8. Troubleshooting minor technical faults in machines using operation manual, document the action, and report to laboratory supervisor.

9. Analyzing PT samples/panels received for external quality control program and submit them within deadline.
10. Checking and completing all the laboratory results in the Laboratory Information System or register book before validation/verification by a laboratory supervisor.
11. Archiving all the source documents after testing in the appropriate files.
12. Preparing summary reports of the machines/analyzers at the end of every week and month.
13. Performing duty deemed necessary by the lab supervisor including but not limited to training of junior technicians and students.
14. Observing all the quality requirements to fully support the laboratory towards accreditation.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. At least a Diploma in Health Laboratory Technician.
2. Certificate of registration with Health Laboratory Council.
3. Minimum of two years’ experience of working in the HIV drug resistance

   laboratory settings.

4. Laboratory quality management training is an added advantage.
5. AbilitytocommunicatefluentlyinbothEnglishandKiswahili.
6. Abilitytoworkbothindividuallyandaspartofateamwithminimalsupervision.

HOW TO APPLY

• Interested candidates for any of the above positions should SUBMIT THEIR
  APPLICATION LETTERS, CVs and COPIES OF THEIR CERTIFICATES TO MDH KAGERA OFFICE, KIBOKO STREET, PWANI AREA.
• APPLICATION DEADLINE – 22ND AUGUST 2023.
  MDH DO NOT have any agents and DO NOT charge any fees to the interested candidates.