Various Posts at Management and Development for Health (MDH) December, 2023

[Jamii Opportunities]

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.

1. Clinical Tracker (3 Post)

Position: Clinical Tracker (3 Post)
Location: Kitete Regional Referral Hospital, Nkinga Hospital and Sikonge CDH
Reports to: Facility in-charge

Duties and Responsibilities:​

1. Documenting clients appointment schedules in appointment register

1. Reminding clients on their appointment dates at least 1 day before the appointment date
2. Identify patients who missed their clinic visits schedule timely and conduct telephone tracking.
3. Prepare and share with CBHS providers/peers/community tracker list of clients who were not found through the phone and those who don’t have telephone for physical reminding and tracking
4. Ensure all tracking outcomes are updated into the CTC 2 card and CTC2 database in collaboration with clinician/counselor and Data Officer.
5. Conduct weekly review and ensure all tracking outcome are updated in all tracking tools and entered on CTC2 database
6. Ensure unknown clients are tracked timely and 85% returned to care monthly
7. Work with referral focal, counselor and data officer to confirm all transfer out in their respective facilities
8. Coordinate health education provision on importance of clinic and ARV drug adherence to the clients and family
9. Supporting the patient adherence to medication and clinic visit schedules
10. Record and report clinic attendance and tracking services daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly
11. Prepare summary report weekly, monthly and quarterly and submit to site manager and district retention and community officer.
12. Participate in data management and net loss analysis in respective facility and district.
13. Participate in QI activities that aimed to increase retention at facility level
14. Bring up any ideas or comments that may contribute to better system of patients follow up.
15. Preform any other duties as assigned by a line supervisor.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills​

A Minimum of form four education, certificate or diploma level training in community medicine, nursing or related health field with computer basic skills.

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

2. Position: ART Nurse Officer (16 Post)

Position: ART Nurse Officer (16 Post)
Location: Uyui DC, Urambo DC, Kaliua DC, Tabora MC, Kitete RRH, Igunga DC, Sikonge CDH, Sikonge DC.
Reports to: Facility in-charge

Duties and Responsibilities:​

1. Adhering to nursing ethics as punctuality and cleanliness etc.
2. Ensure CTC clinic runs in accordance with national standards
3. Ensuring all clients are taken recommended investigations such as HVL, CD4 in accordance with guidelines.
4. Ensuring that receive appropriate clinical care during a clinic visits, including scheduled or unscheduled physician examination and laboratory test.
5. Educating patients in all aspects of HIV disease and treatment management as well as basic healthy lifestyles
6. Counselling patients with regard to HIV diagnosis, management of medications, medication and clinic visits adherence, psychosocial issues, and basic health self-care.
7. Counselling and educating family members and care given to promote secondary prevention of HIV infection, to improve the care of patients with HIV, and to strengthen social support networks of patients.
8. Accurate and complete documentation of patient information and patient encounters in the patient medical record.
9. Assisting patient to connect with other resources through the referral network
10. Assisting the CTC clinician in the provision of clinical care for patients.
11. Doing any other duty as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills​

1. A Minimum of form four education and certificate or diploma in Nursing.
2. A minimum of Six (6) Months and above working experience in HIV program , preferably in a similar position will be highly considered.

1. Analytical and problem-solving skills, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
2. Work experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment program will be an advantage.
3. Highest level of integrity.
4. Ability to work and deliver under pressure and tight deadlines with minimum supervision.
5. Excellent communication (both verbal and written).
6. Must be computer literate – conversant with, Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

3. Index Testers (7 Posts)
Position: Index Testers (7 Posts)
Location: Sikonge DC, Igunga DC, Uyui DC and Sikonge CDH
Reports to: Facility 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 members 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, PowerPoint.

4. Community Tester

Position: Community Tester
Location: Igunga DC
Reports to: Facility 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 members 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.

5. MDH – Management and Development for Health (MDH) Jobs, Employment

Position: Management and Development for Health (MDH) Jobs, Employment
Location: Igunga DC
Reports to: Facility 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 member 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 counseling 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, PowerPoint.

6. Clinical Officer (3 Post)
Position: Clinical Officer (3 Post)
Location: Kaliua DC, Urambo DC
Reports to: Facility in-charge

Duties and Responsibilities:​

1. Providing clinical care to HIV patients in the clinician including
2. Providing initial ART clinical care at the out post and referral to the facility HIV care and treatment services for continuum
3. Providing counselling related to preventive health
4. Providing consultation to HIV-positive clients on the community out post as requested
5. Maintaining accurate medical records and other data collection as required for Monitoring and evaluation within the out post
6. Doing any other duty as assigned by the PDD/ MDH FCI focal

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:​

1. A Minimum of degree certificate, Diploma/Advance Diploma or Certificate in Medicine registered/licensed with relevant professional board.
2. A minimum of Six (6) Months and above working experience in HIV program , preferably in a similar position will be highly considered.

1. Analytical and problem-solving skills, multi-tasking and organizational skills
2. Work experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment program will be an advantage.
3. Ability to identify and work with R/CHMTs and collaborators in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
4. Highest level of integrity.
5. Ability to work and deliver under pressure and tight deadlines with minimum supervision.
6. Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skills.
7. Must be computer literate – conversant with, Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint

7. Human Resource Officer

Position: Human Resource Officer
Location: Tabora
Reports to: Regional Program Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinating the recruitment and selection activities including formulation of job descriptions, advertising and management of interview process including collection of references for successful candidates.
2. Ensuring all relevant on boarding documentations for each position per policies are received on or before first day of employment and are verified.
3. Preparing various HR related correspondences and communications.
4. File all important HR documents in appropriate files as guided by the HR Manager, making sure all personnel files always remain under lock.
5. Coordinating and delivering of HR related management training and induction programs.
6. Managing staff wellness matters including medical and life insurance, coordinate preparation of Identification Cards together with Business Cards for new employees as required.
7. Collaborating with the Senior HR Officer in completion and submission of timesheets on monthly basis and in a timely manner.
8. Managing absenteeism for both short- and long-term absences in line with HR policies and prepare employee work attendance reports on monthly basis for management decision.
9. Maintaining employees leave system and advise staff on the importance of taking break from time to time thus avoiding unnecessary accumulation/loss of leave.
10. Following up on employees’ probation periods and associated performance reviews towards confirmation in their job positions. Assist with coordination of performance management trainings to both new and old employees as scheduled including preparation of report on Performance Evaluations.
11. Managing employee exits and end of contract procedures.
12. Assist HR Manager in processing of payroll, other employment benefits and statutory deductions including WCF, NSSF etc.
13. Assisting in preparation of report on the annual employee engagement survey to ensure feedback from employees is collected and interpreted correctly to help improve employee engagement.
14. Performing other work-related duties as may be required by the Management and supervisor.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. Bachelors’ Degree in Human Resources Management or related social science.
2. Possession of postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
3. A minimum of four (4) years’ human resource generalist experience preferably from a fast-paced environment.
4. Excellent knowledge of current Tanzania Labor Laws.
5. Conversant with payroll process and its related statutory deductions and payments.
6. Demonstrable capability of handling confidential HR information.
7. Must have HR professional approach, coupled with strong interpersonal skills.
8. Excellent planning and organizational skills with ability to multi task.
9. Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skills.
10. Must be computer literate – conversant with, Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

N/B: Interested candidates for the above position should visit MDH Recruitment Portal and submit your application before 15th December 2023.

MDH DO NOT have any agents and DO NOT charge any fees to the interested candidates.

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Submit your application before 15th December 2023