Management and Development for Health (MDH) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization whose primary aim is to contribute to address public health priorities of the people of Tanzania and the world at large. These priorities include: communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; Reproductive, Maternal, New-born and Child health (RMNCH); Nutrition; Non-Communicable Diseases of public health significance; as well as Health System Strengthening. MDH strongly believes in and works in partnership with various local and global institutions, Ministry of Health (MoH); President’s Office Regional Authorities and Local Government (PORALG); donor agencies; academic and non-academic institutions; implementing partners; civil society, community-based and faith-based organizations and others.

Job Title: Community Tester (1 Posts)

Location: Igunga DC

   Reports to: Facility in-charge

Position Summary:

The HIV Tester works with and supports the facility PITC focal person 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  and CTC in charge.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To conduct HIV testing services, including index testing, focused PITC, peer- based ART linkage, in line with national guidelines
2. To keep accurate HTS records (HTS registers, reports and referral / linkage  reports)
3. To compile and submit HTS reports on weekly-monthly and / or quarter to the facility PITC focal person on time
4. To work with team memb ers to monitor quality improvement plans with regard to the established performance indicators
5. To create awareness and education on the existence of HTS i.e., educating clients on all aspects of HIV diseases and treatment management as well as basic health lifestyle
6. To provide ongoing counselling and testing while maintaining confidentiality and patients’   rights
7. To provide psychosocial support and assist with linkage to referral  services
8. To monitor the quality of test kits using suitable control materials or  samples
9. To be in line with current HTS protocol guidelines to ensure correct testing  services
10. To ensure safe storage of HTS related items and to request or prepare all necessary consumables for undertaking the HTS activities on time
11.  To ensure a newly identified client’s contacts details are well documented (map cue, telephone numbers and treatment supporter information)
12.  To work with team members to ensure successful early retention of newly identified clients
13.  To carry any other duties that may be required by supervisor

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. A Minimum of form four education and certificate or diploma in Nursing or Clinical medicine.
2. A minimum of Six (6) Months and above working experience in HIV program,  preferably in a similar position will be highly considered.
3. Analytical and problem-solving skills, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
4. Work experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment program will be an advantage.
5. Highest level of integrity.
6. Ability to work and deliver under pressure and tight deadlines with minimum supervision.
7. Excellent communication (both verbal and written).
8. Must be computer literate – conversant with, Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, Power-point.