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SHDEPHA+ Mbarali
SHDEPHA \+ Mbarali is a non – governmental organization and a branch of
national network of SHDEPHA \+ Tanzania. The headquarters of the
organization are situated in Dar es Salaam. However, SHDEPHA \+ Mbarali was
established in Mbarali District in 2005 and legally registered under the
society ordinance act 1954 and certified with a certificate number SO.NO 8216.
Its office is situated at Rujewa Township Authority premises.
SHDEPHA+ MBARALI works in Mbarali district to support implementation of HIV
prevention, Community Based HIV/AIDS Services CBHS, HIV Testing and
Counseling Services HTS and Gender based Violence and Violence against
children GBV/VAC in Mbarali District.
Through funding from Southern Highland Walter Reed Program WRP the
organization seeks to recruit dedicate and qualified candidates for the
following position-
Job Title Community HTS Counsellors 4 post
Station Mbarali District
Reporting to HTS Focal and Program Coordinator
Contract 1 year contract and will be renewed depending on the employee
performance
Job Summary
Reporting to the HTS Focal Person, the HTS Counsellor will be responsible for
the provision of HIV testing, counselling for key populations, linkage of HIV
positive to care and treatment. In addition, s/he will oversee the quality of
implementation of HIV testing and counselling services as well as accurate
documentation.
Duties and responsibilities
-->Ensure quality HIV Testing Services HTS are provided as per the National Algorithm and as per HTS national guidelines
-->Provide assisted partner notification services for all index clients
-->Offer first adherence counselling services to newly positive clients before referral to care and treatment
-->Provide health education to clients as a strategy to increase demand for HIV testing services
-->Provide counselling services addressing HIV prevention including risk reduction interventions and behavior change, use of ART for HIV prevention etc.
-->Conduct risk screening for HTS clients and provide prevention services for the HIV negative clients including PrEP and distribute condoms to the community
-->Ensure confirmed linkage target of 95% of HIV positive clients.
-->Conduct defaulter tracing of pre-enrollment clients not linked to care in supported facilities
-->Assess and document all referrals, make follow-up and report on referral outcomes
-->Compile and submit Daily, Weekly and Monthly HTS reports
-->Participate in the site HTS QA/QC processes i.e. Proficiency testing, direct observed practice sessions, support supervision.
-->Conduct CQI activities to improve gaps identified based on data.
-->Ensure monthly forecasting, quantification and reporting of Rapid Test Kits RTKs and HIV self-testing kits is done according to the guidelines and raise a 1-month early warning alert for expected RTK shortage.
-->Support and spearhead promotion of HTS services and innovations aimed at increasing access to HTS service provision e.g. Assisted partner notification services aPNS, Social Network testing,PP and KP HIV Testing
-->Participate in EQA activities proficiency testing and observed practice documented and available at the facility level
-->Support the M&E framework Maintenance of HTS registers, to ensure accurate data entry and timely reporting
-->Conduct targeted outreaches
-->Any other duties which may be assigned by the Supervisor from time to time
Required qualifications
-->Diploma in Nursing, Lab technician, or other related fields with Counselling Certificate
-->Two years’ experience in HTS. Community HIV Testing and Counselling is added advantage
-->Proficiency in computer packages like MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint
-->Data analysis and interpretation skills
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Apply Today Through
Email recruitmentshdephambarali@gmail.com
Cover letter and resume should be sent by to, ** Program Director, P.O Box
179, Rujewa ** or sent through email ** recruitmentshdephambarali@gmail.com.
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NOTE To be considered applicants must put the ** TITLE OF THE JOB ** in the
** SUBJECT LINE ** . CVs should not include marital status, birthplace,
tribal or religious affiliations. Any CV containing this information will not
be considered for employment. Applications that are hand–delivered will not be
accepted. The deadline for submitting the application is ** September 28 **
** th ** ** , 2020 **
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted through their email addresses
and/or telephone numbers.
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