HTC FOCAL PERSON - SHDEPHA

Date of advertisement 07/11/2016
SHDEPHA+ Mpanda is a branch of SHDEPHA+ National Network established in 2002 with registration number SO.NO.8216 and certificate of compliance No.0738 under the Non Governmental Organizations Act, NO. 24/2002. The organization has been working in partnership with HJFMRI/Walter Reed Program and Ministry of health community development, gender, elderly and children since 2008 in comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support program.
This organization is located in Katavi region at Mpanda Municipal, whereby currently it is implementing its activities in four district council: Mpanda Municipal Council, Nsimbo DC, Mpanda DC and Mlele DC.

The organization wishes to recruit Competent and Qualified candidates in the following position; HIV Testing and Counseling (HTC) focal person.

  Job title: HTC FOCAL PERSON
  Job responsibilities
• Should perform HIV Testing and Counseling activities according to prescriptions and conditions set by the Ministry of Health, community development, gender, elderly and children  (MoHCDGEC)
• Should plan, organize, direct, supervise, and monitor implementation of all activities relating to HIV testing and counseling.
• Should collect, analyze and compile HTC data and prepare monthly and quarterly HTC report.
• Develop new project ideas for improvement of HTC Program.
• Ensure the Provision of quality HTC service to the community
• Ensure all people tested positive are linked on treatment and care.
• Develop strategies for strengthening referrals and linkages to healthcare facilities in target states to ensure the continuum of care for project beneficiaries.
• Perform other activities assigned by supervisor.

Requirements/Qualification.
• Should be holder of Diploma or degree in nursing or any other equivalent recognized by Ministry of health community development, gender, elderly and children.
• Should have at least 2 years of experience in HIV Testing and counseling
• All qualified candidate is highly encouraged to apply, also retired officer but not tired with medical background is encouraged to apply.
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required
• Excellent oral communication and writing skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient’s information
• Able to conduct community based HIV testing and counseling
• Able to drive motor cycle (Driving license)

Interested candidate should send his /her CV and copy of certificates before 18/11/2016. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
All application should be directed to
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
SHDEPHA + MPANDA
P. O. BOX 216
MPANDA – KATAVI
MAKANYAGIO/MPADECO
Email:mpandashidepha@yahoo.com