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130 jobs at Management and Development for Health (MDH)

Management and Development for Health (MDH) is a leading non-profit Tanzanian public health organization that focuses primarily on public health service, education and research in the United Republic of Tanzania. MDH seeks to advance the public health and health care interests of the people of Tanzania through collaboration with the Government of Tanzania, nongovernmental institutions, academic institutions, and the private sector.
MDH works with its collaborators to address key public health problems in Tanzania including HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, and other communicable and non-communicable diseases, as well as maternal, neonatal and child health issues.
MDH is committed to success through its continued collaboration with current long-time partners Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH), Dar es Salaam City Council (Dar City), Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), and Muhimbili National Hospital, and through its established relationships within the Government of Tanzania (GoT), and various local and international academic institutions and public health organizations.
In order to strengthen the care and treatment of PLWHA in Dar es Salaam, MDH on behalf of the above mentioned Municipal Councils seeks to employ the following staff:
1. DISTRICT PROJECT MANAGER (DPM): 5 Posts; Geita-3, Kagera-2
Reports to the Regional Project Manager (RPM)
Duties and Responsibilities
• To lead and oversee planning, implementation, M&E and reporting of the Afya Kwanza project workplan
and other MDH supported activities, in her/his respective council(s)
• To lead implementation of key program initiatives to address program, donor and national priorities –
such as index HIV testing and focused PITC – in line with national guidelines
• To ensure efficient utilization of Afya Kwanza project resources and compliance with donor
regulations
• To actively participate in and provide technical assistance (TA) to the District Medical Officer (DMO)
and District AIDS Control Coordinator (DACC), Council Health Management Team (CHMT) and
supported health facilities in planning, implementation, M&E, and reporting of HIV and related health
programs, including the Council Comprehensive Health Plan (CCHP)
• To participate in strategic negotiations with council authorities on project issues on behalf of the RPM
• To conduct needs assessment, on HIV and related programs and services in her/his council(s) and
organize efforts to address these needs -; including in areas of capacity building and health system
strengthening – in collaboration with the RPM, DMO and DACC.
• To identify, engage and facilitate strategic collaboration with existing and new partners, in HIV and
related services so as to maximize reach and impact of Afya Kwanza project activities in the council(s)
• To work with the RPM and Grants Officer to develop and oversee sub-grantees plans and budgets, as
well as ensure optimum resource allocation and utilization and compliance with donor regulations
• To ensure timely collection and submission of national HIV services and program data – as well as
support strengthening of the related M&E systems – in collaboration with the M&E team
• Lead efforts to robustly analyse and utilize program data to inform plans, priorities and resource
allocation and write reports, best practices and lessons learned for wider dissemination
• To lead efforts to identify gaps in HIV and related programs and services; design and implement
operational research (OR), PHEs, secondary data analyses and CQI initiatives to address these gaps;
and write abstracts, posters manuscripts, and policy briefs to widely disseminate findings.
• To implement and manage a robust capacity building program, for HIV and related service providers;
capitalizing on supportive supervision, mentorship and on-job training
• To supervise program staff under her/him in her/his respective council(s)
• To actively participate in writing technical program documents including project proposals, workplans,
reports, best practices, lessons learned and other relevant documents, as required by the RPM.
• To support and advise the RPM on Afya Kwanza program implementation and related issues in her/his
respective council(s) and perform other relevant duties as assigned by the RPM
Requirements: Education and experience
• Medical Doctor degree with current registration from the Medical Council of Tanzania
• Master’s degree in Public Health or related field is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience working in public health programs/ services
• At least 3 years of experience in design, implementation, management and M&E of HIV or related
clinical and public health programs and services
• Experience in using CQI, PHE and OR techniques to address public health challenges
• Experience in writing of abstracts, manuscripts, proposals and reports
• Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication
• Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet
• Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines
2. REGIONAL MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH (MCH) MANAGER: 2 Posts; Geita-1, DSM-1
Reports to the Regional Project Manager (RPM)
Duties and Responsibilities
• To lead and oversee planning, implementation, M&E and reporting of PMTCT, EID, Paediatric ART
and relevant RMNCH services under the Afya Kwanza project, in her/his respective council(s)
• To lead implementation of key program initiatives – in her/his unit – to address program, donor and
national priorities – such as index HIV testing, Option B+, male involvement, tracking of motherinfant
pairs, follow-up of EID results and accelerating children’s treatment (ACT) – in line with
national guidelines
• To provide TA to the DMO, DACC, DRCHCo, CHMT and HFs in planning, implementation, M&E
and reporting of PMTCT, EID, Paediatric ART and related RMNCH programs and services
• To conduct needs assessment, on PMTCT, EID, Paediatric ART & RMNCH programs and services
in her/his council(s), and organize efforts to address these needs -; including capacity building and
health system strengthening – in collaboration with the RPM, DACC and DRCHCo
• To ensure timely collection and submission of PMTCT, EID, Paediatric ART and RMNCH data – as
well as support strengthening of the related M&E systems – in collaboration with the M&E team
• Lead efforts to robustly analyse and utilize PMTCT, EID, Paediatric ART and RMNCH data to inform
plans, priorities and resource allocation and write reports, best practices and lessons learned for wider
dissemination
• To lead efforts to identify gaps in PMTCT, EID, Paediatric ART and RMNCH; design and implement
operational research (OR), PHE, secondary data analyses and CQI initiatives to address these gaps;
and write abstracts, posters manuscripts, and policy briefs to widely disseminate findings.
• To implement and manage a robust capacity building program, for PMTCT, EID, Paediatric ART and
RMNCH HCPs; capitalizing on supportive supervision, mentorship and on-job training in line with
national guidelines
• To supervise program staff under her/him in her/his respective council(s)
• To actively participate in writing technical program documents including project proposals, workplans,
reports, best practices, lessons learned and other relevant documents, as required by the RPM.
• To support and advise the RPM on all PMTCT, EID, Paediatric ART and RMNCH issues and perform
other relevant duties as assigned by the RPM
Requirements. Education, work experience and skills
• Medical Doctor degree with current registration from the Medical Council of Tanzania
• Master’s degree in Public Health or related field is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience working in public health programs/ services
• At least 3 years of experience in design, implementation, management and M&E of PMTCT, EID,
Paediatric ART, RMNCH or related clinical and public health programs and services
• Experience in using CQI, PHE and OR techniques to address public health challenges
• Experience in writing of abstracts, manuscripts, proposals and reports
• Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication
• Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet
• Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines
3. REGIONAL RETENTION, TB & COMMUNITY LINKAGE (RTBCL) MANAGER: 2Posts; Geita1,
Kagera-1
Reports to the Regional Program Manager (RPM)
Duties and Responsibilities
• To lead and oversee planning, implementation, M&E and reporting of ART Retention, TB,
Community linkage services under the Afya Kwanza project, as well as other relevant activities in
her/his respective council(s)
• To lead implementation of key program initiatives – in her/his unit – to address key program, donor
and national priorities – such as patient tracking, IPT and community-based differentiated SDM- in
line with national guidelines
• To provide TA to the DMO, DACC, DTLC, CBHC Co, CHMT and HFs in planning, implementation,
M&E and reporting of ART Retention, TB and community linkage programs and services
• To conduct needs assessment, on ART retention, TB and community-based programs and services in
her/his council(s), and organize efforts to address these needs -; including capacity building and health
system strengthening – in collaboration with the RPM, DACC, DTLC, and CBHC Co.
• To ensure timely collection and submission of ART care, tracking, TB and relevant community data
– as well as support strengthening of the related M&E systems – in collaboration with the M&E team
• Lead efforts to robustly analyse and utilize tracking, TB and community data to inform plans, priorities
and resource allocation and write reports, best practices and lessons learned for wider dissemination
• To lead efforts to identify gaps in ART retention, TB and community-based services; design and
implement operational research (OR), PHE, secondary data analyses and CQI initiatives to address
these gaps; and write abstracts, posters manuscripts, and policy briefs to widely disseminate findings.
• To implement and manage a robust capacity building program, for ART retention, TB & communitybased
HCPs; capitalizing on supportive supervision, mentorship and on-job training in line with
national guidelines
• To supervise program staff under her/him in her/his respective council(s)
• To engage and facilitate strategic collaboration with key technical and community-based stakeholders,
in ART retention, TB and community linkages including community leaders and IPs.
• To actively participate in writing technical program documents including project proposals, workplans,
reports, best practices, lessons learned and other relevant documents, as required by the RPM.
• To support and advise the RPM on all ART retention, TB and community linkage issues and perform
other relevant duties as assigned by the RPM
Requirements. Education, work experience and skills
• Medical Doctor degree with current registration from the Medical Council of Tanzania
• Master’s degree in Public Health or related field is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience working in public health programs/ services
• At least 3 years of experience in design, implementation, management and M&E of ART retention,
TB, community linkage or related clinical and public health programs and services
• Experience in using CQI, PHE and OR techniques to address public health challenges
• Experience in writing of abstracts, manuscripts, proposals and reports
• Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication
• Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet
• Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines
4. REGIONAL HIV TESTING SERVICES (HTS) MANAGER: 2 posts; Kagera-1, Geita-1
Reports to the Regional Project Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
• To lead and oversee planning, implementation, M&E and reporting of HIV testing and ART linkage
services, under the Afya Kwanza project, and other relevant activities in her/his respective council(s)
• To lead implementation of initiatives to address key program, donor and national priorities, including
index testing, focused PITC, peer-based ART linkage, in line with national guidelines
• To provide TA to the DMO, DACC, HTS focal person and HFs in planning, implementation, M&E
and reporting of HIV testing and ART linkage services
• To conduct needs assessment, on HIV testing and ART linkage services in her/his council(s), and
organize efforts to address these needs -; including capacity building and health system strengthening
– in collaboration with the RPM, DACC, and HTS focal person
• To ensure timely collection and submission of HTS and ART linkage data – as well as support
strengthening of the related M&E systems – in collaboration with the M&E team
• Lead efforts to robustly analyse and utilize HTS and ART linkage data to inform plans, priorities and
resource allocation and write reports, best practices and lessons learned for wider dissemination
• To lead efforts to identify gaps in HIV testing and ART linkage services; design and implement
operational research (OR), PHE, secondary data analyses and CQI initiatives to address these gaps;
and write abstracts, posters manuscripts, and policy briefs to widely disseminate findings.
• To implement robust capacity building programs, for HIV testing and ART linkage services;
capitalizing on supportive supervision, mentorship and on-job training in line with national guidelines
• To supervise program staff under her/him in her/his respective council(s)
• To actively participate in writing technical program documents including project proposals, workplans,
reports, best practices, lessons learned and other relevant documents, as required by the RPM.
• To support and advise the RPM on all HIV testing and ART linkage issues and perform other relevant
duties as assigned by the RPM
Requirements. Education, work experience and skills
• Medical Doctor degree with current registration from the Medical Council of Tanzania
• Master’s degree in Public Health or related field is an added advantage.
• At least 3 years of experience working in public health programs/ services
• At least 3 years of experience in design, implementation, management and M&E of HIV testing, ART
linkage or related clinical and public health programs and services
• Experience in using CQI, PHE and OR techniques to address public health challenges
• Experience in writing of abstracts, manuscripts, proposals and reports
• Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication
• Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet
• Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines
5. MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH (MCH) OFFICERS: 2 posts; Geita
Reports to the Regional Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
• To support the Regional MCH Manager in implementation, M&E and reporting of PMTCT, EID,
Paediatric ART and RMNCH services under the Afya Kwanza project, in line with project work-plan
• To support implementation of initiatives to address key program, donor and national priorities – such
as index HIV testing, Option B+, male involvement, tracking of mother-infant pairs, follow-up of EID
results and accelerating children’s treatment (ACT) – in line with national guidelines
• To provide TA to the DACC, DRCHCo, RCH In-charges and HCPs in planning, implementation,
M&E and reporting of PMTCT, EID, Paediatric ART and related RMNCH programs and services
• To support RMCH Manager to asses and implement initiatives to address skill and resource needs in
PMTCT, EID, Paediatric ART & RMNCH services through supportive supervision, mentorship, onjob
training, CQI and other approaches in collaboration with DACC, DRCHCo and RCH-Incharges
• To support timely collection and submission of PMTCT, EID, Paediatric ART and RMNCH data – as
well as support strengthening of the related M&E systems – in collaboration with the M&E team
• To support the RMCH Manager in writing technical program documents including, reports, best
practices, lessons learned and other relevant documents
• To support and advise RMCH Manager on all PMTCT, EID, Paediatric ART and RMNCH issues and
perform other relevant duties as assigned by the RMCH Manager
Requirements. Education, work experience and skills
• Degree or Advanced diploma in medicine, nursing or related field with relevant national registration
• Master’s degree in Public Health or related field is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience working in public health programs/ services
• At least 2 years of experience in design, implementation, management and M&E of PMTCT, EID,
Paediatric ART, RMNCH or related clinical and public health programs and services
• Experience in using CQI, PHE and OR techniques to address public health challenges
• Experience in writing reports, best practices and lessons learned
• Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication
• Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet
• Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines
6. RETENTION AND COMMUNITY LINKAGE (RCL) OFFICERS: 2 Posts – Geita
Reporting to Regional Retention, TB and Community Linkage Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
• To support implementation, M&E and reporting of ART Retention and Community linkage services
under the Afya Kwanza project, as well as other relevant activities.
• To support implementation of initiatives to address key program, donor and national priorities – such
as patient tracking, SMS reminder, promise-to-come and SDM- in line with national guidelines
• To provide TA to the DACC, CBHC Co and HFs in planning, implementation, M&E and reporting
of ART Retention and community linkage services
• To support RRTBCL Manager to asses and implement initiatives to address skill and resource needs
in ART retention and community linkage services through supportive supervision, mentorship, on-job
training, CQI and other approaches in collaboration with CBHCCo
• To support timely collection and submission of ART care, tracking and relevant community data –
as well as support strengthening of the related M&E systems – in collaboration with the M&E team
• Strengthen existing and support establishment of additional Adherence support groups to facilitate
ART adherence and retention in care
• Strengthen effective internal and external referral system is in place to ensure smooth patient
movement across sites and minimize net losses.
• To support RRTBCL Manager in writing technical program documents including reports, best
practices, lessons learned and other relevant documents
• To support and advise the RRTBCL Manager on all ART retention and community linkage issues and
perform other relevant duties as assigned by the RRTBCL Manager
Requirements. Education, work experience and skills
• Degree or Advanced diploma in medicine, nursing or related field with relevant national registration
• Master’s degree in Public Health or related field is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience working in public health programs/ services
• At least 2 years of experience in design, implementation, management and M&E of ART retention,
community linkage or related clinical and public health programs and services
• Experience in using CQI, PHE and OR techniques to address public health challenges
• Experience in writing reports, best practices and lessons learned
• Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication
• Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet
• Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines
7. TB-HIV OFFICERS: 2 Posts; Geita-1, Kagera-1
Reporting to Regional Retention, TB and Community linkage (RRTBCL) Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
• To support implementation, M&E and reporting of TB-HIV services under the Afya Kwanza project,
as well as other relevant activities.
• To support implementation of initiatives to address key program, donor and national priorities – such
as intensive TB screening and case finding among PLHIVs and IPT- in line with national guidelines
• To provide TA to the DACC, DTLC and HFs in planning, implementation, M&E and reporting of
TB-HIV services
• To support RRTBCL Manager to asses and implement initiatives to address skill and resource needs
in TB-HIV services through supportive supervision, mentorship, on-job training, CQI and other
approaches in collaboration with CBHCCo
• To support timely collection and submission of TB-HIV data – as well as support strengthening of the
related M&E systems – in collaboration with the M&E team
• To support RRTBCL Manager in writing technical program documents including reports, best
practices, lessons learned and other relevant documents
• To support and advise the RRTBCL Manager on all TB-HIV issues and perform other relevant duties
as assigned by the RRTBCL Manager
Requirements. Education, work experience and skills
• Degree or Advanced diploma in medicine, nursing or related field with relevant national registration
• Master’s degree in Public Health or related field is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience working in public health programs/ services
• At least 2 years of experience in design, implementation, management and M&E of TB-HIV or related
clinical and public health programs and services
• Experience in using CQI, PHE and OR techniques to address public health challenges
• Experience in writing reports, best practices and lessons learned
• Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication
• Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet
• Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines
8. REGIONAL HIV TESTING SERVICES (HTS) OFFICER: 5 posts; Kagera-3, Geita-2
Reports to the Regional Project Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
• To support implementation, M&E and reporting of HIV testing and ART linkage services, under the
Afya Kwanza project, and other relevant activities
• To support implementation of initiatives to address key program, donor and national priorities,
including index testing, focused PITC, peer-based ART linkage, in line with national guidelines
• To provide TA to the DACC, HTS focal person and HFs in planning, implementation, M&E and
reporting of HIV testing and ART linkage services
• To support RHTS Manager to asses and implement initiatives to address skill and resource needs on
HIV testing and ART linkage services through supportive supervision, mentorship, on-job training,
CQI and other approaches in collaboration with DACCs and HTS focal persons
• To support timely collection and submission of HTS and ART linkage data – as well as support
strengthening of the related M&E systems – in collaboration with the M&E team
• To support HTS Manager in writing technical program documents including reports, best practices,
lessons learned and other relevant documents, as required by the RPM.
• To support and advise the RHTS Manager on all HIV testing and ART linkage issues and perform
other relevant duties as assigned by the RHTS Manager
Requirements. Education, work experience and skills
• Degree or Advanced diploma in medicine, nursing or related field with relevant national registration
• Master’s degree in Public Health or related field is an added advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience working in public health programs/ services
• At least 2 years of experience in design, implementation, management and M&E of HIV testing, ART
linkage or related clinical and public health programs and services
• Experience in using CQI, PHE and OR techniques to address public health challenges
• Experience in writing reports, best practices and lessons learned
• Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication
• Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet
• Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines
9. MONITORING AND EVALUATION MANAGER 1 post –Geita
Reporting to the Regional Clinical and SI Manager
Duties and Responsibilities.
• The M&E Manager is responsible in coordinating program monitoring and reporting activities for
Care and Treatment, TB/HIV and Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT),
Prevention and Community programs.
• Provide technical assistance in strengthening the national M&E system for all MDH supported
programs
• Build capacity of site staff and council health management teams to set a functional groundwork
for efficient data collection, entry, compilation and timely reporting at site level, district level and
regional level.
• Contribute to development and implementation of the organization’s M&E framework including
indicator mapping
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for data collection, collation, verification
and use at each level of the health information system.
• Prepare quarterly, semi-annual and annual progress reports within described deadlines
• Facilitate utilization of reports at site level and district level for program planning, management
and evaluation.
• Lead the preparation of M&E based quarterly feedback reports to the sub grantees to district
partners, and Ministry of Health partners.
• Participate in periodic data quality assessment activities to track progress in data management at
individual sites focussing in different supported program areas
• Liaising with the Evaluation and Research coordinator in identifying areas for operational
research.
• Writing and publication of abstracts and best practices
• Oversee timely site and district level target distribution and monitor and report monthly on target
performance to program team and senior management team
• Carry out any other responsibilities as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Requirements: Education, Experience and skill
• A degree in Computer Science , Statistics or equivalent. Masters in Public Health or Monitoring
and Evaluation will be an added advantage.
• Previous work experience in M&E in HIV related interventions.
• Knowledge in various statistical data packages including Epi info, Stata, etc is very essential
• Computer literacy, with comfortable working experience with the basic Microsoft packages
(Word, Excel & power point, and Access).
• Excellent written and oral communication in English and Kiswahili
• Ability to work under pressure and timely meet deadlines
• Ability to plan, implement independently or in a team
10. DATA MANAGER 1 post; Dar
Reporting to Regional Project Manager
Duties and Responsibilites.
• Develop and maintain a core database and associated data entry and analysis
applications
• Design, implement and maintain a database management system using SQL, SAS and
Microsoft Access
• Manage and support the Ministry of Health CTC-2 database .
1. Train staff on the current software applications and data related issues
2. Develop and maintain software applications using Visual Basic
3. Support coordination of data management, quality control, carrying out research, and
analysis and report writing
4. Work programming team including setting written standards and documented monitoring of
work.
5. Support the development of supportive supervision and data auditing guidelines for all the
data recording and reporting system supported by MDH
6. Coordinate the support and mentorship to districts and health facilities teams on data
management processes
7. Timely production of all relevant reports required by the organization
8. Coordinate appropriate documentation of all activities performed in the data unit
9. Attend all other duties as assigned by the Senior Data Manager
Qualifications and Experience:
1. A minimum first degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Database development or
management of data systems is a requirement
2. Additional training in statistics or public health will be added advantage
3. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in working at management level position for data
systems especially in HIV care and treatment setting
4. Demonstrated data analysis and report writing skills using
5. Experience using the government CTC2 database, or equivalent
6. Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili
7. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision
11. DISTRICT DATA OFFICERS 4 posts; 3 Geita, 1 Kagera
Reporting to District Project Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities.
• Developing, modifying , and maintaining database entry and cleaning programs in the respective district
• Developing data input controls, range and logic checks, and other data management processes based on
input from other team members
• Ensuring the accuracy of data entry, and collaborate with study-specific data supervisors to resolve data
entry issues
• Designing, modifying, generate, and maintain database reports using Microsoft Access in collaboration
with other District Data Coordinators.
• Training data team in the use of data entry and cleaning programs
• Training Data Supervisors to develop and implement ad hoc queries; and provide them with technical
assistance in running data cleaning programs, to resolve discrepancies in data entry.
• Perform programming to manipulate and clean data, create variables and format libraries, develop queries
for data cleaning, and prepare analysis datasets; analyse and tabulate data; and create graphic
representations of statistical information
• Working with Data Supervisors to develop standard operating procedures for QA/QC, evaluation of data
entry accuracy, and work performance of the data team staff members
• Developing relevant knowledge and skills through training and self-study; remain current on new trends
in DBMS; and inform program development management
• Any other duty as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Requirements: Education and work experience:
• Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics or related field
• Minimum of two years of data management and or programming
• Able to work with MS Access and Visual Basic or Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
• Good in both oral and written English and Kiswahili
• Able to work independently and in team
• Able to generate reports from various data bases
• Experience in working in working in donor funded programs and clinical research trials will be an added
advantage.
12. LAB AND SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER 1 post; – Geita
Reporting to Regional Project Manager.
A. Laboratory Responsibilities:
• The LSCC is responsible for ensuring that MDH supported sites meet national standard for laboratory
practice required to support all project activities, including capacity building of laboratory personnel
through training and mentorship.
• Ensuring good quality clinical laboratory testing in MDH supported private and public sites by
assessing site needs and addressing them, identifying areas for quality improvement and provide
technical assistance, ensure Lab manuals, guidelines work sheets and forms are utilizes appropriately
and ensure availability of reagents and other lab supplies.
• Play supportive role in provision of technical assistance for the selected labs for accreditation, as
directed by the MDH Laboratory Services Manager.
• Assist the Lab Services Manager in the development of proposals, budgets, work-plans and reports
related to MDH’s Laboratory services support activities.
• Facilitate reports by preparing quarterly, semiannually and annually reports.
• Suggest innovative strategies for strengthening laboratory activities to improve quality of clinical care.
• Carry out any other responsibilities as assigned by the Lab Services Manager.
B. Supply Chain Management Responsibilities:
• Ensure MDH supported sites meet national standard for ARV and related commodity supply chain
management by training district staff to provide high quality services, ensuring availability and proper
use of validated drug management tools, designing improved processes and procedures of supply
chain systems.
• Ensures uninterrupted supply in HIV-related commodities at all MDH-supported sites by forecasting
and budgeting properly, ensuring two to three months buffer stock of all needed clinical and Lab
commodities at all MDH sites, ensuring both procurement and distribution procedures of commodities
are done appropriately.
• Keep track of drug flow between stores and MDH supported sites and continuously update and educate
site staff on developments and issues related to new drug formulations, national and zonal ARV and
OI drugs stocks update.
• Assist in the development of proposals, budgets, work plans and reports related to MDH’s activities
concerning pharmaceuticals and drugs commodities management
o Prepare quarterly, semi-annually and annually reports
o Collecting on monthly basis information about the stock at all MDH supported sites/districts,
compile per region for reporting purpose Provide regular information to Regional Project
Manager on any challenges and solutions associated with ARV drugs, OI drugs and test kits
availability at site and district level.
o Liaise with the ARV focal pharmacists and municipal counterparts on quarterly basis to
address any concerns or problems that they are faced with regarding supply chain issues of
HIV/AIDS commodities and related supplies.
• Innovate best practices in ARVs and related commodities supply chain system management
• Actively perform supportive supervisions to MDH supported sites, and use these supervisions to
strengthen their capacity on issues related to supply chain management.
• Carry out any other responsibilities as assigned by the line manager.
Required Qualifications: Education, Work experience and skills
• Senior pharmacist with degree/diploma in pharmacy
• Public Health background
• 3 years of experience in Health commodities management within public and private sector (forecasting,
procurement, distribution and monitoring);
• 3 years’ experience previous work in HIV/AIDS prevention of Care and Treatment program or projects
• In-depth understanding/knowledge of national and international drugs/ARV policy and procurement
issues an advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English and Kiswahili
• Management of data base in access or other relevant software
• Experienced in computer software applications such as MS Word, Excel, and the Internet.
13. GRANTS OFFICER 1 post;– Geita
Reporting to Regional Project Manager.
Duties and responsibilities:
Reporting to the Senior Grants Officer, Grants Officer will be responsible for
• Grants management by tracking, developing internal reporting systems working with staff to
ensure project or program is meeting proposal conditions and expectations
• Responsible for pre award budget development and post award re-budgeting
• Accurate and timely submission of all grant budgets
• Preparation of grant applications; submission and tracking of grant applications; liaise with MDH
management, and subcontract institutions to coordinate grant application
• Monitoring grant expenditures to budgets; preparation of monthly budget reconciliations and
updates
• Communicating with supervisor regarding expenditures and resolution of deviations’ from
budget to ensure accurate expense allocation to sponsored awards
• Reporting on key grant performance indicators and reviewing and approving of accounts payable
• Ensuring obligation of all invoices prior to final grant report submission
• Preparation of grant specific financial reports and preparation of grant close-out financial reports
• Coordination of timely effort reporting and cost allocation
• Submission of timely payroll changes for authorization
• Preparation for grant specific and or general purpose audits, including audit planning and
preparation, assisting auditors with field work and timely resolution of audit issues
• Any other duties as prescribed by MDH Senior Management.
Requirements: Education and experience
• A minimum of Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years in grants management including budget development
• Knowledge of funding policies and procedures and USG regulations
• Knowledge of administering contracts and agreements
• Ability to coordinate the development and submission of funding proposals, make necessary
administrative decisions/judgements ant provide required advice to senior management.
• Ability to mobilize resources, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to generate reports and make presentations
• Ability to work both independently and in team.
14. PROJECT ACCOUNTANT 2 posts; 1 – Geita, 1 HQ
Reporting to Finance and Administration Manager
Duties and Responsibilities.
• Processing duly approved disbursements of both cash and banking adherence to policy and
procedures.
• Ensuring that all payment requisitions are complete with all the necessary support documentation
such as pro-forma invoices/bids, local purchase order, selection minutes, delivery notes, tax
invoices, etc. before making payment. Also, ensuring that all payments are properly coded and
cancelled by PAID stamp.
• Recording and posting of approved financial transactions into the accounting system
• Making and processing advance payments including but not limited to travel advances, sub
contractors/grantee advances, etc.
• Ensuring office costs are identified and correctly apportioned and charged to the respective
projects/donors and other costs centres.
• Performing day to day banking activities and Report and highlight items of attentions to the
management.
• Maintaining of accounting records and filling them in an appropriate manner.
• Assist in budgeting preparation process for the program and assist out in preparation of monthly
and quarterly expenditure reports.
• Accurate, timely and efficient preparation of payroll as approved ensuring compliance with
internal guidance and laid down policies & procedures.
• Prepare monthly statutory returns e.g. PAYE and Statutory contributions in a timely and accurate
manner and to ensure all filing is appropriately done.
• Prepare and follow up tax exemption processes for the organization, Management and
Development for Health. Prepare MDH annual returns for filing with TRA
• Ensure adherence to accounting and financial standards as per IFRS, ISA and Tanzania
legislation, with comprehensive internal policies and procedures.
• Perform any other task as assigned by Finance Manager
Requirements
Education, work experience and skills
• University degree in Business, Finance, Administration or Accounting
• At least 3 year experience in accounting job.
• Professional qualification would be an added advantage
• Knowledge and experience on accounts payable, receivable, cash, bank, and maintaining general
ledger.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing financial and accounting information.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial and employees/vendors files.
• Practical knowledge and skills in Payroll preparations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, bookkeeping skills, attention to details.
• Skills in running any accounting software and the general computer literacy
• Ability to manage time and observing deadlines
• Honest and trustworthy, respectful and depict sound work ethics.
15. ICT OFFICER 1 post; Kagera
Reports to the Clinical and SI manager
Duties and Responsibilities.
• Administer network workstations, utilizing windows operating systems.
• Evaluate and/or recommend purchases of computers, network hardware, peripheral
equipment, and software;
• Investigate user problems, identify their source, determine possible solutions, test and
implement solutions.
• Install, configure, and maintain personal computers, workstations, file servers, network
cabling, and other related equipment, devices, and systems; adds or upgrades and configures
modems, disk drives, data acquisition boards, CD ROM units, printers, and related equipment.
• Perform and/or oversee software and application development, installation, and upgrades.
• Maintain site licenses for department/organization.
• Plan and implement network security, including building firewalls, applying cryptography to
network applications, managing host security, file permissions, backup and disaster recovery
plans, file system integrity, and adding and deleting users.
• Troubleshoot networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and
other operational difficulties.
• Develop and conduct various training and instruction for system users on operating systems,
relational databases, and other applications; assist users in maximizing use of networks and
computing systems.
• Identify utilization patterns and their effect on operation/system availability and performance
expectations.
• Anticipate communication and networking problems and implement preventive measures.
• Establish and perform maintenance programs following company and vendor standards.
• Ensure timely user notification of maintenance requirements and effects on system
availability.
• Investigate, recommend and install enhancements and operating procedures that optimize
network availability
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed
by the network.
• Document network problems and resolutions for future reference.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements: Education, Work experience and skills
• Advanced Diploma or Diploma in information technology or computer science from a recognized
institute.
• At least 2 years’ Experience as IT administrator
• Creative and Innovative
• Hard working and able to put extra hours when required
• Result oriented
• Able to work both individually and as part of team
16. DATA & ICT MANAGER 1 Post;– Geita
Reports to the Clinical and SI Manager
a. Data Duties-
• Develop and maintain a core database and associated data entry and analysis applications
• Design, implement and maintain a database management system using SQL, SAS and
Microsoft Access
• Manage and support the Ministry of Health CTC-2 database .
• Train staff on the current software applications and data related issues
• Develop and maintain software applications using Visual Basic
• Support coordination of data management, quality control, carrying out research, and
analysis and report writing
• Support the development of supportive supervision and data auditing guidelines for all the
data recording and reporting system supported by MDH
• Coordinate the support and mentorship to districts and health facilities teams on data
management processes
• Timely production of all relevant reports required by the organization
• Coordinate appropriate documentation of all activities performed in the data unit
• Actively participate in publication of at least one peer reviewed journal each year
• And all other tasks as assigned by the supervisor
b. ICT Duties-
• Evaluate and/or recommend purchases of computers, network hardware, peripheral
equipment, and software;
• Investigate user problems, identify their source, determine possible solutions, test and
implement solutions.
• Install, configure, and maintain personal computers, workstations, file servers, network
cabling, and other related equipment, devices, and systems; adds or upgrades and configures
modems, disk drives, data acquisition boards, CD ROM units, printers, and related equipment.
• Perform and/or oversee software and application development, installation, and upgrades.
• Maintain site licenses for department/organization.
• Plan and implement network security, including building firewalls, applying cryptography to
network applications, managing host security, file permissions, backup and disaster recovery
plans, file system integrity, and adding and deleting users.
• Troubleshoot networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and
other operational difficulties.
• Develop and conduct various training and instruction for system users on operating systems,
relational databases, and other applications; assist users in maximizing use of networks and
computing systems.
• Identify utilization patterns and their effect on operation/system availability and performance
expectations.
• Anticipate communication and networking problems and implement preventive measures.
• Establish and perform maintenance programs following company and vendor standards.
• Ensure timely user notification of maintenance requirements and effects on system
availability.
• Investigate, recommend and install enhancements and operating procedures that optimize
network availability.
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored or accessed
by the network.
• Document network problems and resolutions for future reference.
Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills
• A minimum first degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Database development,
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or management of data systems is a
requirement. Masters degree will be an added advantage
• Additional training in statistics or public health will be added advantage
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in working at management level position for data systems
especially in HIV care and treatment setting
• At least 3 years’ Experience as IT administrator
• Demonstrated data analysis and report writing skills using
• Experience using the government CTC-2 database, or equivalent
• Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision
17. PROJECT ADMINISTRATION OFFICER 1 Post; – Geita
Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager.
Duties and responsibilities:
• Manages and makes personnel recommendation for decisions on staff under administration
division in terms of the recruitment, professional development, performance appraisal, and
training needs of the facility, procurement and supply chain department.
• Oversees and supervises the daily performance, giving required mentoring and support to
improve performance and carry out performance evaluation to subordinates.
• Responsible for preparing, maintaining/revising policies and Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) on respective departments.
• Supervises and oversees procurement processes that include but not limited to the requisitioning,
quotation search, evaluation, selection, delivery, inspection and verification of goods and
services.
• Represents department at various meetings with administration, external agencies, professional
organizations, and other groups.
• Reviews, analyses, researches and recommends to the management on cost cut and cost savings
strategies in order to realize more targets and increase operational efficiency.
• Develops procurement plan on a regular basis based on work plan and budgets and ensures that
procurement for program and operations are executed within the approved budget and timely with
full compliance with organization and donors’ requirements.
• Maintenance of fixed assets register participates in stock taking and analyses and reconciles
variances. Performs periodic cost analysis of the organization properties.
• Oversees projects stock levels to avoid out of stock situation and promotes best practices
• Oversees fleet utilization, timely maintenance and repair
• To ensure office building is maintained in good condition at all times
• Maintain MDH Kagera store through receiving, issuing, keeping records and reporting.
• Does any other job related activity as given by the supervisor
Required Qualifications: Education and experience
• A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration or related field.
• 5 year experience in logistics administration and operations in a recognized organization.
• Experience in managing facility and program logistics in donor funded projects.
• Good communications skills with fluency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
• Computer software applications working experience such as MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to plan, develop and work both independently and as part of a team
• A person of high level integrity and truthfulness
• Hardworking and ready to work under pressure to meet deadlines
18. GENERAL SERVICE DRIVERS 3 Posts – Geita
Reporting to the Project Administration Officer.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Drive the project vehicle safely; transporting authorized personnel/passengers.
• Maintain a clean record of all journeys, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes and
greasing.
• Ensure day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, perform minor repairs
• Comply with laws and regulations for safe driving.
• Observe the safety and security procedures.
• Ensure that all accessories of the vehicles are maintained and checked at all times.
• Keep a valid driving License and the vehicle’s insurance up to date all the time.
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Requirements: Education and experience
• Secondary School education is essential
• Driving Certificate from a recognized institution
• Keen on the wellbeing of the given vehicle
• Honest, Trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality.
• At least 3 years of work experience as driver
• Ability to record and keep trip information as trained
• Ability and willingness to work for long hours even outside working hours.
19. OFFICE SERVICE ATTENDANT 1 post; Geita
Reporting to the Project Administration Officer
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the administrative assistant, an office service attendant shall be responsible for:
• Maintaining general safety and security, by being visible in the environment and informing the
Project Administrative assistant of any concern
• Maintaining appearance and overall facility environment by completing daily tasks
• Managing equipment inventory by checking in/out items to members and reporting lost or
damaged equipment to the supervisor
• Supervising users to ensure the facilities, equipment and supplies are used in a safe, responsible
manner; address personal actions that are considered inappropriate as per policies set
• Responding to the needs of various users and coordinate and assist with facility setup.
• Performing custodial responsibilities and miscellaneous job related duties as directed by
immediate supervisor and project Administrative assistant.
Requirements: Education and experience:
• At least two years of Secondary School education
• A certificate from VETA or any training institution is an advantage
• At least 3 year work experience in similar position.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates for any of the above positions should submit an application
letter indicating clearly the position applied for, a detailed copy of their CV, and
names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three
work related referees.
Applications should be submitted by Monday 24th September, 2018, to the Human
Resource Manager through e-mail hr@mdh-tz.org or dropped by hand at the
MDH Head Office in Mikocheni, along Mwai Kibaki Road, Plot No. 802.
Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

I. MEDICAL OFFICER (4) and ASSISTANT MEDICAL OFFICER/CLINICAL
OFFICER (2)
Reports to: Facility In-charge
Job Purpose
Perform the task as Clinician for the HIV/AIDS Clinic under the supervision of the Site Manager
Qualification and work experience:
The Clinician should be a holder of Diploma, Advance Diploma and/or Bachelor in Clinical
Medicine from a recognized institution; he/she should have an experience of at least 3 years in the
field of expertise.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Providing clinical care to HIV patients in the Clinic including:
 Management of Opportunistic Infections
 Staging of HIV patients for Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) eligibility
 Initiating patients on ART
 Managing complications of ART
 Initiation and monitoring of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
2. Providing consultation to HIV-positive patients on the wards as requested
3. Maintaining accurate medical records and other data collection as required for Monitoring and
evaluation within the Clinic
4. Participating in Clinic Team Meetings and assisting the site manager with strategic planning for
the Clinic
5. Doing any other duty as assigned by the site manager.
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II. PHARMACIST/PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNICIAN (2)
Reports To: Facility In-charge
Job Purpose
Perform the task as Pharmaceutical technician at HIV/AIDS care and treatment clinic under the
supervision of District Supply Chain Officer
Qualification and work experience:
The Pharmaceutical technician should be a holder of Diploma/Advance Diploma in Pharmacy from
a recognized institution; he/she should have an experience of at least 3 years in the field of
expertise.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Make sure that the storage and dispensing area is clean, safe and conforms to laws
governing pharmacy and pharmaceuticals
2. Project consumption estimates for each drug item on Monthly basis
3. Make order of drugs from main store of your respective district store according to
anticipated Monthly requirements by filling authorized tools i.e. ordering and requisition
voucher
4. Receives deliveries and counterchecks and sign off all drug deliveries
5. Keep records of all receipts and issues. Maintain bin card for each item and keep a running
balance
6. Store, distribute and control the stock and ensures uninterrupted supply of drugs at all times
by ensuring Max-Min stock level of 2/1 Month at all times
7. Redistribute the nearly expiring drugs to sites that can consume them before the expiring
dates
8. Controls and separate immediately the damaged and expired drugs from the
shelves/cupboard and keeps all set aside for destruction
9. Monitor prescriptions from dully authorized prescribers for appropriateness and
discrepancies
10. Dispense/refill all prescriptions
11. Provide medication adherence counseling to patients
12. Maintain records of all drugs issued to patients to dispensing register, paper based and or
software
13. Prepare and submit Monthly drugs consumption report which includes stock level and
number of patients on ARVs per regimen to district Supply Chain officer before 5th of the
next Month
14. Provide drugs information’s to patients including other member of the clinical staff
15. Maintains confidentiality and keeps patient information and records secure
16. Do any other duties as may be assigned by the site manager
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III. DISTRICT PEDIATRIC OFFICER (2)
Reports to: DAC
The District Pediatric Officer is a self-motivated individual who will assist the Senior Pediatric
Officer and the CHMT in implementation of the pediatric activities in the district. He/She will be
responsible to the Senior Pediatric officer and will work in close collaboration with the Pediatric
Care and Treatment Manager
Duties:
1. The District Pediatric Officer (DPO) is responsible for assisting the Senior Pediatric Officer in
ensuring that MDH supported facilities meet the national standard for pediatric initiatives by:
1. Assisting the MDH supported pediatric clinics to meet the national standards for
comprehensive management of HIV/AIDS
2. Providing technical assistance to site staff on implementation of national standards for
PMTCT and Early infant diagnosis at PMTCT within the respective district
3. Assist in identification of training needs for the sites and help PSO in organizing
mentorship at site level using recommended national curricula.
2. Collaborate with the SPO and the PTC – Manager to ensure that, MDH supported sites
implement integrated holistic care to paediatrics through:
1. Participating in the supportive supervision with the district teams for Pediatric services
provided
2. Supporting and supervising mentorship activities for Pediatric services.
3. Assisting the SPO and PCT Manager in achieving the agreed program targets for the
Pediatric unit
4. Assisting the SPO in strengthening systems for monitoring and evaluating the pediatric
services
5. Assisting the SPO and PCT Manager in preparation of the district reports
6. Supporting trainings conducted to the pediatric unit
7. Perform any other duties as assigned by the line manager
8. Help site staff understand their targets and help them reach the targets
Qualification:
 Bachelor Degree/ Advance Diploma in Social Work
 Diploma in Clinical Medicine/ Nursing Officer/ Nurse Midwife.
 With least three years of experience on HIV/AIDS Program implementation
 Experience on Pediatric/ Child health unit service
 Experience on Provider Initiative testing and counseling services.
 Excellent communication skills,
 Well-developed interpersonal skills
 Able to work in team settings and willingness to learn
 Strong work ethic and ability and willingness to work long hours
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IV.HIV COUNSELING AND TASTER (14)
Reports To: Health Facility In-charge
Job summary:
A HIV Testing counselor requires extensive, current knowledge of the HIV prevention measures.
Testing counsellor must enjoy working with other people, have a compassionate nature and be a
good listener. A broad knowledge of diverse cultural beliefs and attitudes is often necessary when
working with diverse population.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. He/She is responsible 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
lifestyles.
2. To serve as liaison between clinicians/clinics, individuals screened and care centers.
3. To provide on-going counseling and testing while maintaining confidentiality and patient
rights. Also to provide psychosocial support and assist with linkage to referral services.
4. To assess, document all referrals, make follow-up and report on referral outcomes.
5. To monitor the quality of test kits by the use of suitable control materials/samples from
laboratory department.
6. To be in line with current HTS protocols/guidelines to ensure correct testing services (periodic
review of standard operating procedures with support from laboratory department).
7. To ensure safe storage of HTS related items and to request/prepare all the necessary
consumables for undertaking the HTS activities on time.
8. To compile and submit HTS reports on weekly, monthly and/or quarterly to the HTS
coordinators on time.
9. To keep accurate HTS records(logbooks, HTS registers, reports and referral/linkage reports)
10. To work with team member to monitor quality improvement plans with regards to the
established performance targets/indicators.
11. Ensure HIV testing is performed according to the National HIV Testing algorithm.
12. To carry out any other duties that may be required by the clinical team.
Qualification
 At least Certificate in HTS Counseling and Testing (HIV&AIDS) from a recognized Institution
 A candidate must have at least three years of experience on HIV testing services,
 He/she must have a valid practice license
 Phlebotomy experience will be an added advantage.
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V. LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST (2)
Reporting to: Facility In-charge
The Laboratory technologist is expected to be a self-motivated individual who will be involved in
setting and monitoring progress of laboratory program targets towards accreditation. He/She will be
responsible to the laboratory manager.
Duties:
 Fully support the laboratory towards accreditation
 Read, understand, and implement SOPs
 Performs daily QC runs on all laboratory tests/procedures
 Perform pre-analytical procedures on all specimens received including but limited to
registration, separation, and storage
 Perform testing in serology, hematology, chemistry, molecular biology, parasitology, and
micro nutrients analysis
 Prepare samples for shipping according to SOPs
 Document daily operation, recalibration, preventive maintenance services, repair of
machines/analyzers using operation, reagents, calibration, maintenance and corrective action
logs
 Troubleshoot minor technical faults in machines using operation manual, document the
action, and report to laboratory manager
 Analyze samples/PT panel received for external quality control program and submit them
within deadline
 Checking and completing all the laboratory results in the Laboratory Information System or
register book before validation/verification by a laboratory supervisor
 Archive all the source documents after testing in the appropriate files
 Prepare summary reports of the machines/analyzers at the end of every month
 Any duty deemed necessary by the lab supervisor including but not limited to training of
junior technicians and students
Qualification:
 Bachelor degree or advance diploma with least two years of experience
 Additional laboratory quality management training will also be considered
 registered by the Health Laboratory Technologists Council
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VI.CLINIC NURSE/COUNSELOR (6)
Reports to: Facility In-charge
Qualification and Work Experience: Nurse Counselor should have at least a diploma in Nursing
and must have a valid practice license; he/she should have an experience of 3 years in the field of
expertise. Expectations:
A HIV/AIDS nurse counselor requires extensive, current knowledge of the symptoms and
treatments of AIDS and HIV infections, the methods by which the virus is (and is not) transmitted
and prevention measures. HIV/AIDS counselors must enjoy working with other people, have a
compassionate nature and be good listeners. A broad knowledge of diverse cultural beliefs and
attitudes is often necessary when working with diverse populations.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Adhering to nursing ethics as punctuality and cleanliness etc.
2. Ensuring that patients receive appropriate clinical care during a clinic visit, including
scheduled or unscheduled physician examination and laboratory test.
3. Educating patients in all aspects of HIV disease and treatment management, as well as basic
healthy lifestyles.
4. Counseling patients with regard to HIV diagnosis, management of medications, medication
and clinic visit adherence, psychosocial issues, and basic health self-care.
5. Counseling and educating family members and care givers to promote secondary prevention
of HIV infection, to improve the care of patients with HIV, and to strengthen social support
networks of patients.
6. Accurate and complete documentation of patient information and patient encounters in the
patient medical record.
7. Assisting patients to connect with other resources through the referral network.
8. Assisting the physician in the provision of clinical care for patients.
9. Doing any other duty as assigned by the nurse supervisor, site manager and OPD nurse
officer in-charge.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit their application letters, CVs, Certified photocopies of
certificates and names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of two
references.
Applications should be submitted by 25
th September, 2018 to the HR Manager, MDH through email
hr@mdh-tz.org or drop by hand at our MDH Mikocheni Office near New Regency Park
Hotel.
Please note; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Title: PATIENT TRACKER (59)
Report to: Site Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Identify patients who missed their clinic visit schedule timely and conduct visit to their
homes
2. Create awareness of the family on the need and importance of HBC
3. Supporting the patient adherence to medication and clinic visit schedules
4. Support the patient/families in preventing disease transmission in order to avoid risk
situations for infection and its complications
5. Sensitize on community awareness and strive to reduce gender based violence, stigma and
discrimination
6. Provide nutritional counseling and education, together with health prevention messages and
facilitate spiritual support to patients/families (advice to remove spiritual support)
7. Support families to provide care and support to orphans and vulnerable group’s
8. Make appropriate decisions on patient health at their homes that align with HBC guideline
9. Facilitate linkage services for patients and their family with health facility and other relevant
services e.g. legal issues, and social support
10. To participate in data management that include proper recording and reporting timely
11. Bring up any ideas or comments that may contribute to better system of patient follow up.
12. Perform any other duties as assigned by a line supervisor
Requirements:
 HIV/AIDS Tracker requires a Basic Training of HIV/AIDS Management, Knowledge and
Skills of Home Based Care, Counseling and Tracking Skills.
 A Minimum of form four education,
 At least one (1) year experience of working on the field
 Good in both oral and written English and Kiswahili
 Able to work independently and in team
 Committed to work and adheres to work regulations
 Maintains confidentiality in all aspects
 Analytical and problem-solving skills, multi-tasking and organizational skills

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should submit their application letters, CVs, Certified photocopies of
certificates and names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of two
references.
Applications should be submitted by 24th September, 2018 to the HR Manager, MDH through email
hr@mdh-tz.org or drop by hand at our MDH Mikocheni Office near New Regency Park
Hotel.
Please note; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.