Job at Doctors with Africa CUAMM Trustees Doctors
with Africa (CUAMM)
HIV Testing and Counselling Provider
Background:
About Doctors with Africa CUAMM Trustees Doctors
with Africa (CUAMM) Tru^ees, headquartered in Dar es Salaam. Founded in 1987,
CUAMM focuses on designing health system strengthening projects, with
particular attention to the needs of women and children. and tailored to the
specific needs of the countries where the organization carries out projects
Through its evidence-based approach, CUAMM works to remove the barriers
preventing communities from accessing health services, and to improve the
quality of the same services, to achieve accessible, quality and equitable
health care for everyone.
JOB TITLE
HIV Testing and Counselling Provider
OVERALL GOAL OF THE JOB
The HIV Testing and Counselling Provider IS
responsible for the implementation of the HIV test campaigns and for the
establishment and well functioning of a linkage network between the campaigns
and the HUBs and other facilities in the area. The HIV testing and counseling
provider will also support the project management in data collection.
S/he is responsible, together with the management of
the project, of the image and reputation of the NfiO locally
PROJECT
The Test and Treat Project in Shinyanga and Simiyu
Regions
MAIN TASKS
Ensuring that patients will receive appropriate care
and counseling during the test campaigns
Educating patients about all aspects of HIV disease
and treatment management, as well as basic healthy lifestyles
Counseling patients On HIV diagnosis, management of
medications, medication and clinic follow up adherence, psychosocial issues,
and basic health self- care.
Counseling and educating family members and
caregivers to promote secondary prevention of HIV infection, to improve the
care of patients with HIV. and to strengthen social support networks of
patients
TO link the HIV+ patients with the other available
facilities providing HIV care and follow them during the beginning of the
treatment
Filling In the reporting registers and other request
documentation
Supporting the Test Coordinator and Community
Coordinator in monthly data collection and report writing
Supporting the Test Coordinator and Community
Coordinator in the test campaigns organization, planning, and implementation
Support the other staff (CUAMM Staff. HUBS Staff.
Community Health Workers etc.) during the test campaigns and other project
activities
Performing any other duty as assigned by the
supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS A EXPERIENCE
HIV Testing and counseling Provider should have a
diploma in Nursing with valid practice license and CITC or VCT training
certificate;
A minimum of 3 years’ working experience;
Ability to communicate in a multi-cultural,
multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, empathy
and non-judgmental attitude
Previous experience with International and local
NCOS preferred;
Fluency in Kiswahili. both written and spoken is
required
Fluency in English and Kisukuma languages will be a
plus
CONTRACT DURATION
1 year, renewable
DUTY STATION
Itwangi Division/ Shinyanga Municipal/ District/
Bariadi District
COMPENSATION
A competitive stipend will be offered as per
Government of Tanzania regulations.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION
Deadline for submission of applications is 19th of
April 2018
MODE OF APPLICATIONS
All applications Should be enclosed with verified
photocopies of relevant certificates and detailed curriculum vitae Applicants
are required to submit their applications at the address below Applicants also
reminded to indicate all contact information necessary with which information
can reach them easily. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified, in case
you do not hear from us In two weeks’ time after the closing date consider
yourself unsuccessful.
Test and Treat Project Manager Doctors with Africa
(CUAMM)
P.O. Box 47 Shinyanga office, Tanzania, e-mail:
tanzania@cuamm.org