Job Title: Laboratory Technologist at MDH (03 Post)

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

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Reading, understanding and implementing all laboratory procedures and processes as per the documented SOPs
2. Participating in developing, reviewing and revising all laboratory SOPs
3. Performing daily QC runs and checks on all laboratory tests/procedures/equipment and ensure corrective actions are done as per the SOPs
4. Performing pre-analytical procedures on all specimens received including but limited to registration, separation, storage and documentation as per SOPs
5. Preparingsamplesforshipping/referraltootherlaboratoriesaccordingtoSOPs
6. Documenting daily operations, calibrations, validations/verifications, preventive maintenance services and repair of machines/analyzers and perform corrective actions where needed.
7. Troubleshooting minor technical faults in machines using operation manuals/SOPs, document the actions and report to laboratory manager/Supervisor.
8. AnalyzingEQAsamples/PTpanelreceivedforexternalqualitycontrolprogram and submit them within deadline.
9. ReviewinganddocumentthePTresultsandincaseoffailure,performcorrective action and preventive action
10. Checking and complete all the laboratory results in the Laboratory Information System or register book and ensure only verified/authorized results are released.
11. Ensuring testing of samples is done accurately and all results are released within TAT.
12. Archiving all the source documents after testing in the appropriate files as per SOPs
13. Preparing summary reports of the machines/analyzers, sample received, tested, results released and other Laboratory key indicators on daily, weekly and monthly.
14. Preparing reports of the work done daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly
15. 15.Participating in documenting, reviewing and reporting performance of the laboratory quality indicators on weekly, monthly, quarterly and as needed
16. 16.Ensuring all the functional analyzers operate for 24 hours and testing at maximum capacity on daily basis
17. 17. Participating fully in weekly staff meetings, management review meeting and all meetings as instructed by the Laboratory Manager/Supervisor
18. 18. Supporting fully the laboratory to maintain and expand ISO 15189 accreditation 19.Supporting fully the laboratory to prepare action plan and address/close all gaps/non-conformances within timeframe post supervisions, assessments and occurrences.
19. 20. Performing other duties deemed necessary by the laboratory supervisor including but not limited to training of junior technicians and students.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. A minimum of Degree in Molecular Biology or Biotechnology or relevant Diploma with three years working experience.
2. Minimum of two years’ experience of working in the HIV drug resistance laboratory settings.
3. Laboratory quality management training is an added advantage.
4. AbilitytocommunicatefluentlyinbothEnglishandKiswahili.
5. 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 Scientist at MDH Bukoba (05 Post)

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

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. PerformingtestinginmolecularbiologytodeterminelevelofHIVdrugresistance 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 Bachelor degree in Molecular Biology or Biotechnology.
2.Minimum of two years’ experience of working in the HIV drug resistance laboratory settings.
3. Laboratory quality management training is an added advantage.
4. AbilitytocommunicatefluentlyinbothEnglishandKiswahili.
5. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Counseling patients with regard to HIV diagnosis, management of medications, adherence to clinic visits, psychosocial issues, and basic health self-care.
2. Counselingandeducatingfamilymembersandcaregiverstopromotesecondary prevention of HIV infection, to improve the care of patients with HIV, and to strengthen social support networks of patients.
3. Educating patients in all aspects of HIV disease, treatment management, prevention as well as basic health lifestyles.
4. Ensuring that patients receive appropriate clinical care during a clinic visit, including scheduled or unscheduled physician examination and laboratory test.
5. Adhering to nursing ethics as punctuality and cleanliness etc.
6. Accurate and complete documentation of patient information and patient encounters in the patient medical record.
7. Assisting patients to connect with other resources through the referral network.
8. Assisting the physician in the provision of clinical care for patients.
9. Performing any other duty as assigned by the nurse supervisor, site manager and OPD nurse officer in-charge.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. At least a Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
2. At least three (3) years’ experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment services

3. Must have a valid license of practice.
4. Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication.
5. Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet.
6. Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects.
7. Abilitytoworkbothindividuallyandaspartofateamwithminimalsupervision.
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: Pharmacists at MDH Nyakahanga  (03 posts)

• Location: Nyakahanga, Kagondo & Rulenge Hospitals
• Reports to: Facility In-charge

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Making sure that the storage and dispensing area is clean, safe and conforms to laws governing pharmacy and pharmaceuticals.
2. Projecting consumption estimates for each drug item on Monthly basis.
3. Making order of drugs from main store of your respective district store according to anticipated Monthly requirements by filling authorized tools i.e. ordering and requisition voucher.
4. Receiving deliveries and counterchecks and sign off all drug deliveries.
5. Keeping records of all receipts and issues. Maintain bin card for each item and keep a running balance.
6. Storing, distributing and controlling the stock and ensures uninterrupted supply of drugs at all times by ensuring Max-Min stock level of 2/1 Month at all times
7. Redistributing the nearly expiring drugs to sites that can consume them before the expiring dates.
8. Controlling and separating immediately the damaged and expired drugs from the

   shelves/cupboard and keep all set aside for destruction.

9. Monitoring prescriptions from dully authorized prescribers for appropriateness and discrepancies.
10. Dispensing/refilling all prescriptions.
11. Providing medication adherence counseling to patients.
12. Maintaining records of all drugs issued to patients to dispensing register, paper based and or software.
13. 13.Preparing and submitting monthly drugs consumption report which includes stock level and number of patients on ARVs per regimen to district Supply Chain officer before 5th of the next Month.

14. Providing drugs information’s to patients including other member of the clinical staff
15. Maintaining confidentiality and keeps patient information and records secure
16. Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the site manager

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. At least a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
2. Certificate of registration from Pharmacy Board.
3. A minimum of three (3) years in the field of expertise.
4. Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication.
5. Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet.
6. 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: Clinical Tracker at MDH Kagera  (25 Posts)

• Location: Any of the Districts Council or Hospitals in Kagera region
• Reports to: Facility In-charge

Duties and Responsibilities:

1.  Identifying patients who missed their clinic visits schedule timely and conduct telephone tracking.
2. Ensuring adherence to national HIV management guidelines during DREAMS service provision
3. Creative and innovative to income generation for DREAMS members
4. Supervising DREAMS AMBASSADORS in carrying daily implementation
5. Assisting referral process of DREAMS Adolescents clients from community to facility and within facility departments.
6. Carrying out any other duties that may be required by MDH DREAMS Officer, DMO, DACC, Facility in charge and CTC in charge.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills

1. At least a 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 programs
2. Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet.
3. Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects
4. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision. Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.

2. Preparing, share list with, and support CBHS providers/peers/community tracker to conduct home visits to track all clients who missed their scheduled visit that were not found through the phone and those who don’t have telephone.
3. Updating and Facilitate data entry of all tracking outcomes into the CTC2 card and database, working with clinician/counselor and data officer.
4. Conducting weekly review of CTC2 cards and database to ensure that tracking outcomes are updated and entered on CTC2 database.
5. Ensuring unknown clients are tracked timely and 70% returned to care monthly.
6. Working with referral focal, counselor/ clinician to ensure that all transfer out clients have up to date/ reachable phone contact details and physical address on record.
7. Working with referral focal, counselor and data officer to confirm that all clients that transferred out reached their destination facility.
8. Providing health education on importance of clinic adherence to clients and family
9. Supporting the patient adherence to medication and clinic visit schedules.

10. Recording and reporting tracking services daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly.
11. Preparing summary report weekly, monthly and quarterly and submit to site manager and district retention and community officer.
12. Participating in data management and net loss analysis at facility and district level
13. Participating in QI activities that aimed to increase retention at facility level.
14. Bringing up ideas/ comments that may contribute to better system of patients

    follow up.

15. Performing any other duties as assigned by a line supervisor.

Requirements: Education, work experience and skills

1.At least a Diploma in social work or community development or any other health related course.
2. Bachelor degree on social and community development is an added advantage.
3. Must have certificate in basic computer applications.

4. At least one (1) year experience working in the field of expertise.
5. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision. 6. Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.
7. Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects

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: Dream Champions at MDH Kagera (20 Posts)

Location: Muleba DC & Bukoba MC

Reports to: Facility in-charge

Duties and responsibilities:

• Conducting health education on the importance of DREAMS, Screening of AGYW, Recruitments to adolescents’ girls and young women.
• Providing ongoing counselling and testing while maintaining confidentiality to DREAMS members. Also, to provide psycho social support and assist with linkage to referral services
  Ensuring proper documentation of DREAMS tools.
• Providing all required services to DREAMS members such as family planning, HTS, CTC, GBV and PMTCT during monthly meeting and daily session.
• Monitoring the quality of test kits by the use of suitable control materials/samples from laboratory department.
  Submitting accurate and timely weekly, monthly, and quarterly HIV/AIDS reports to DMO’s Office.
• Working with the team members to monitor quality improvement plans with regards to the established performance targets/indicators.

Job Title:Clinical Officers Jobs at MDH Kagera (68Posts)

Location: Any of the Districts Council or Hospitals in Kagera region Reports to: Facility in-charge

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Providing clinical care to HIV patients in the Clinic including:
   1. Management of Opportunistic Infections
   2. Staging of HIV patients for Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) eligibility
   3. Initiating patients on ART
   4. ManagingcomplicationsofART
   5. Initiation and monitoring of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
2. Providing consultation to HIV-positive patients on the wards as requested.
3. Maintaining accurate medical records and other data collection as required for Monitoring and evaluation within the Clinic.

4. Participating in Clinic Team Meetings and assisting the site manager with strategic planning for the Clinic.
5. Performing any other duty as assigned by the site manager.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. AtleastaDiplomainClinicalMedicinefromarecognizedinstitution.
2. At least three (3) years’ experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment services.
3. Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects.
4. Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication.
5. Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet.
6. Abilitytoworkbothindividuallyandaspartofateamwithminimalsupervision.
7. Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines.

• 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.