427 Job Opportunities At MDH Dar es Salaam

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, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC); 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.

427 Job Opportunities At MDH Dar es Salaam

 MDH in collaboration with Dar es Salaam City Council; Temeke, Kinondoni, Kigamboni and Ubungo Municipal Councils Together with Amana, Mwananyamala and Temeke Regional Referral Hospitals invites suitable candidates to apply for the following posts. 

1. Job Title: Medical Officer (12 Posts)

   Location:  Amana, Temeke and Mwananyamala RRHs, Dar es Salaam City Council, Kigamboni, Kinondoni, Temeke                              and Ubungo Municipal Councils

   Reports to: Facility In–charge

   Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Providing clinical care to HIV patients in the Clinic including:
2. Management of Opportunistic Infections
3. Staging of HIV patients for Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) eligibility
4. Initiating patients on ART
5. Managing complications of ART
6. Initiation and monitoring of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
7. Providing consultation to HIV-positive patients on the wards as requested.
8. Maintaining accurate medical records and other data collection as required for Monitoring and evaluation within the Clinic.
9. Participating in Clinic Team Meetings and assisting the site manager with strategic planning for the Clinic.
10. Performing any other duty as assigned by the site manager.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. Bachelor Degree in Medicine with current registration from the Medical Council of Tanzania.
2. At least three (3) years’ experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment services.
3. Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects.
4. Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication.
5. Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet.
6. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
7. Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines.

2. Job Title: Clinical Officer (31 Posts)

    Location:  Amana, Temeke and Mwananyamala RRHs, Dar es Salaam City Council, Kigamboni, Kinondoni, Temeke                              and Ubungo Municipal Councils

    Reports to: Facility In–charge

    Duties and Responsibilities

1. Providing clinical care to HIV patients in the Clinic including:
2. Management of Opportunistic Infections
3. Staging of HIV patients for Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) eligibility
4. Initiating patients on ART
5. Managing complications of ART
6. Initiation and monitoring of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
7. Providing consultation to HIV-positive patients on the wards as requested.
8. Maintaining accurate medical records and other data collection as required for Monitoring and evaluation within the Clinic.
9. Participating in Clinic Team Meetings and assisting the site manager with strategic planning for the Clinic.
10. Performing any other duty as assigned by the site manager.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution;
2. At least three (3) years’ experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment services.
3. Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects.
4. Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication.
5. Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet.
6. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
7. Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines.

3. Job Title: Nurse Counsellor (49 Posts)

    Location: Temeke RRHs, Dar es Salaam City Council, Kigamboni, Kinondoni, Temeke and Ubungo Municipal Councils

   Reports to: Facility In-charge

   Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Counseling patients with regard to HIV diagnosis, management of medications, adherence to clinic visits, psychosocial issues, and basic health self-care.
2. 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.
3. Educating patients in all aspects of HIV disease, treatment management, prevention as well as basic health lifestyles.
4. Ensuring that patients receive appropriate clinical care during a clinic visit, including scheduled or unscheduled physician examination and laboratory test.
5. Adhering to nursing ethics as punctuality and cleanliness etc.
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. Performing any other duty as assigned by the nurse supervisor, site manager and OPD nurse officer in-charge.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
2. At least three (3) years’ experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment services
3. Must have a valid license of practice.
4. Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication.
5. Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet.
6. Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects.
7. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
8. Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines.

4. Job Title: HIV Tester (68 Posts)

    Location: Amana, Temeke and Mwananyamala RRHs, Dar es Salaam City Council, Kigamboni, Kinondoni, Temeke and                       Ubungo Municipal Councils

    Reports to: Facility In-charge

    Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Creating awareness and education on the existence of HIV Testing Services (HTS) i.e. educating clients on all aspects of HIV diseases and treatment management as well as basic health lifestyles.
2. Serving as liaison between clinicians/clinics, individuals screened and care centers.
3. Providing counseling and testing while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights, provide psychosocial support and assist with referral and linkages.
4. Assessing and document all referrals, make follow-up and report on referral outcomes.
5. Monitor the quality (QA/QC) of test kits by control materials/samples from laboratory department.
6. Ensuring safe storage of HTS related items and to request/prepare all the necessary consumables for HTS services.
7. Compiling and submit HTS reports on weekly, monthly and quarterly to HTS coordinators.
8. Keeping accurate HTS and referral/linkage records (logbooks, registers, reports).
9. Work with team member to monitor quality improvement plans with regards to the established performance targets/indicators.
10. Ensuring HIV testing is performed according to the National HIV Testing algorithm.
11. Participating fully in National EQA program for HIV rapid test.
12. Performing any other duties that may be required by the clinical team.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. Diploma in Medicine, Nursing or other related health field.
2. Must have a valid license of practice (Certificate for HIV testing is an added advantage).
3. At least three (3) years’ experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment services
4. Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects
5. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
6. Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.

5. Job Title: Data Officer (62 Posts)

    Location:  Temeke Amana, Temeke and Mwananyamala RRHs, Dar es Salaam City Council, Kigamboni, Kinondoni,                            Temeke and Ubungo Municipal Councils

    Reports to: Facility In-charge

    Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Entering quickly and accurately clinical, laboratory, tracking or other forms into database under the monitoring of District Data Coordinator, Data Supervisor and reporting to the Site Manager.
2. Producing, reviewing and sharing as per agreed schedule weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for various program areas such as HTS, index testing, enhanced PITC, PMTCT and TB/HIV.
3. Routinely analyzing and producing lists of patients for follow up such as missing appointment, LTFU, Viral Load, etc.
4. Facilitating simple data analysis and interpretation at the facility level to encourage data use for planning and decision making at the facility level.
5. Communicating both verbally and in writing with supervisors regarding forms with problems.
6. Monitoring various databases at the facility and communicate both verbally and in writing with supervisors regarding database challenges.
7. Reconciling differences between different databases by running queries, reviewing appropriate form and correcting all differences.
8. Locating and review archived or filed forms if necessary.
9. Attending data staff meetings at the specified times.
10. Communicating both verbally and in writing suggestions for improvements to data entry or data flow to supervisors.
11. Performing other data tasks as assigned.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. Diploma in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Statistics or Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or related field.
2. A minimum of two (2) years’ experience working as a data entry officer in the HIV/AIDS program settings.
3. Analytical and problem-solving skills, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
4. Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.
5. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
6. Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects.

6. Job Title: Laboratory Scientist (1 Post)

   Location: Temeke

   Reports to: Facility In-charge

   Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Reading, understanding, and implementing SOPs for molecular analysis of HIV drug resistance and viral load.
2. Performing daily QC checks on all laboratory processes and procedures for accurate and reliable test results.
3. Performing pre-analytical procedures on all specimens received including but limited to inspections, registration, separation, and storage.
4. Performing testing in molecular biology to determine level of HIV drug resistance and amount of HIV virus.
5. Performing results analysis and interpretation and indicate in case of critical/panic results
6. Preparing samples for shipping according to SOPs.
7. Documenting daily operation, recalibration, preventive maintenance services, repair of machines/analyzers using operation, reagents, calibration, maintenance and corrective action logs.
8. Troubleshooting minor technical faults in machines using operation manual, document the action, and report to laboratory supervisor.
9. Analyzing PT samples/panels received for external quality control program and submit them within deadline.
10. Checking and completing all the laboratory results in the Laboratory Information System or register book before validation/verification by a laboratory supervisor.
11. Archiving all the source documents after testing in the appropriate files.
12. Preparing summary reports of the machines/analyzers at the end of every week and month.
13. Performing duty deemed necessary by the lab supervisor including but not limited to training of junior technicians and students.
14. Observing all the quality requirements to fully support the laboratory towards accreditation.

   Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. Bachelor degree in molecular biology or biotechnology.
2. Minimum of two years’ experience of working in the HIV drug resistance laboratory settings.
3. Laboratory quality management training is an added advantage.
4. Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.
5. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.

7. Job Title: General Service Driver (2 Posts)

    Location: Dar Es Salaam City Council

    Reports to: Transport Officer

    Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Driving the project vehicle safely; transporting authorized personnel/passengers.
2. Maintain a clean record of all journeys, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes and greasing.
3. Ensuring that all accessories of the vehicles are maintained and checked at all times.
4. Ensuring day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, perform minor repairs.
5. Complying with laws and regulations for safe driving.
6. Observing all the safety and security procedures.
7. Ensuring that all accessories of the vehicles are maintained and checked at all times.
8. Keeping a valid driving License and the vehicle’s insurance up to date all the time.
9. Performing all other duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. Driving Certificate from a recognized institution (VETA Certificate is an added advantage)
2. Valid driving license of class ‘B’. Class ‘D’ is added advantage
3. A level/ O level Secondary School education is essential.
4. A minimum of Advanced Secondary School Education, with good passes in English and Kiswahili
5. At least three (3) years of experience in driving with public health programs/ services.
6. Ability to record and keep trip information as trained
7. Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili is essential
8. Honest on fuel consumption
9. Ability to record trips in a log book as trained/ required.
10. Ability to work under minimum supervision
11. Ability to work long hours even after office hours.
12. Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines.

8. Job Title: District Quality Improvement Officer (01 Post)

    Location: Dar Es Salaam City Council

    Reports to: City Aids Control Coordinator

    Duties and responsibilities:

1. Supporting the respective districts in establishments of functional quality improvement teams (QIT) at the respective facilities and district.
2. Supporting the facilities/district teams in identifying areas for improvement and assist the teams to prepare plans for improvement.
3. Supporting follow up and implementation of quality improvement teams at the respective districts.
4. Assisting facilities and program staff to plan, conduct evaluation and survey to identify gaps at the facilities and respective districts.
5. Facilitating onsite monthly and district quarterly meeting to share challenges and success in implementation of quality improvement projects within the respective districts.
6. In collaboration with CHMT conducting quarterly supportive supervision in respective district and conduct mentorship on the identified gaps and challenges found during supervision.
7. Ensuring national and program priorities on Quality Improvement are implemented as per set goals based on project work plan.
8. Working closely with CHMT, District QI team Coordinator and Program managers in building capacity of health care workers on Quality improvement.
9. Developing QI initiatives and strengthening WIT (Working Improvement Teams) in the other units.
10. Working closely with CHMT in improving quality of care through regular provision of feedback and communication to the respective facilities and district teams.
11. Weekly, monthly and quarterly report writing.
12. Performing any other task assigned by supervisor.

  Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills

1. Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Medicine, Nursing or related field with relevant national registration.
2. At least two (2) years of experience working in public health programs/ services.
3. At least one-year experience in implementing quality improvement activities.
4. Experience in writing reports, best practices and lessons learned.
5. Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication.
6. Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet.
7. Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines.

9. Job Title: District TB-HIV Officer (1 Post)

   Location: Kinondoni

   Reports to: District Aids Control Coordinator

   Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supporting implementation, M&E and reporting of TB, TB-HIV services under the Afya Kwanza project, as well as other relevant activities.
2. Supporting 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.
3. Providing TA to the DACC, DTLC and HFs in planning, implementation, M&E and reporting of TB, TB-HIV services.
4. Supporting RTBHIV Manager to asses and implement initiatives to address skill and resource needs in TB, TB-HIV services through supportive supervision, mentorship, on-job training, CQI and other approaches in collaboration with R/DTLC, R/DACCs.
5. Supporting timely collection and submission of TB, TB-HIV data – as well as support strengthening of the related M&E systems – in collaboration with the M&E team
6. Supporting RTBHIV Manager in writing technical program documents including reports, best practices, lessons learned and other relevant documents
7. Supporting and advise the RTBHIV Manager on all TB, TB-HIV issues and perform other relevant duties as assigned by the RTBHIV Manager.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. Degree or Advanced Diploma in Medicine or related field with relevant national registration.
2. A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in public health programs/ services.
3. A minimum of two (2) years of experience in design, implementation, management and M&E of TB, TB-HIV or related clinical and public health programs and services.
4. Experience in using CQI, PHE and OR techniques to address public health challenges
5. Experience in writing reports, best practices and lessons learned.
6. Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication.
7. Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet.
8. Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines.

10. Job Title: Maternal and Child Health Officers (02 Posts)

   Location: Dar Es Salaam City Council and Ubungo Municipal Council

   Reports to: District Aids Control Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assisting MDH supported PMTCT and Pediatrics clinics to meet the national standards for comprehensive management of HIV/AIDS.
2. Supporting the MCH unit to achieve optimal uptake of viral loads services among clients in both pediatrics and PMTCT units.
3. Providing technical assistance to site staff on implementation of national standards for PMTCT and Early infant diagnosis at PMTCT within the respective district.
4. Coordinating and actively participate in Joint Supportive Supervision (JSS) with the district teams.
5. Supporting and supervise facility and provider tailored mentorship.
6. Identifying training needs among supported facilities and ensure that quality trainings are conducted.
7. Offering follow up of trained HCPs to ensure that the knowledge gained translate into skills and competency acquisition.
8. Assisting the RMCHO & RMCHM in preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual district reports.
9. Performing any other duties as assigned by the line manager.

   Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills

1. Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Medicine, Nursing or related field with relevant national registration.
2. At least two (2) years of experience working in public health programs/ services.
3. At least two (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.
4. Experience in writing reports, best practices and lessons learned.
5. Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication.
6. Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet.
7. Experience in working in donor funded programs and clinical research trials will be an added advantage.
8. Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines.

11. Job Title: Facility Based Tracker (28 posts)

  Location: Dar es Salaam City Council, Kigamboni, Kinondoni, Temeke and Ubungo Municipal Councils

  Reports to: Facility In-charge

  Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Identifying patients who missed their clinic visits schedule timely and conduct telephone tracking.
2. Preparing, share list with, and support CBHS providers/peers/community tracker to conduct home visits to track all clients who missed their scheduled visit that were not found through the phone and those who don’t have telephone.
3. Updating and Facilitate data entry of all tracking outcomes into the CTC2 card and database, working with clinician/counselor and data officer.
4. Conducting weekly review of CTC2 cards and database to ensure that tracking outcomes are updated and entered on CTC2 database.
5. Ensuring unknown clients are tracked timely and 70% returned to care monthly.
6. Working with referral focal, counselor/ clinician to ensure that all transfer out clients have up to date/ reachable phone contact details and physical address on record.
7. Working with referral focal, counselor and data officer to confirm that all clients that transferred out reached their destination facility.
8. Providing health education on importance of clinic adherence to clients and family
9. Supporting the patient adherence to medication and clinic visit schedules.
10. Recording and reporting tracking services daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly.
11. Preparing summary report weekly, monthly and quarterly and submit to site manager and district retention and community officer.
12. Participating in data management and net loss analysis at facility and district level
13. Participating in QI activities that aimed to increase retention at facility level.
14. Bringing up ideas/ comments that may contribute to better system of patients follow up.
15. Performing any other duties as assigned by a line supervisor.

  Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills

1. Diploma in social work or community development or any other health related course.
2. Bachelor degree on social and community development is an added advantage.
3. Must have certificate in basic computer applications,
4. At least one (1) year experience working in the field of expertise
5. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
6. Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.
7. Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects

12. Job Title: Volunteer – Facility Based Tracker (40 posts)

  Location: Dar es Salaam City Council, Kigamboni, Kinondoni, Temeke and Ubungo Municipal Councils

  Reports to: Facility In-charge

 Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Identifying patients who missed their clinic visits schedule timely and conduct telephone tracking.
2. Preparing, sharing list with, and supporting CBHS providers/peers/community tracker to conduct home visits to track all clients who missed their scheduled visit that were not found through the phone and those who don’t have telephone.
3. Updating and facilitating data entry of all tracking outcomes into the CTC2 card and database, working with clinician/counselor and data officer.
4. Conducting weekly review of CTC2 cards and database to ensure that tracking outcomes are updated and entered on CTC2 database.
5. Ensuring unknown clients are tracked timely and 70% returned to care monthly.
6. Working with referral focal, counselor/ clinician to ensure that all transfer out clients have up to date/ reachable phone contact details and physical address on record.
7. Working with referral focal, counselor and data officer to confirm that all clients that transferred out reached their destination facility.
8. Providing health education on importance of clinic adherence to clients and family
9. Supporting the patient adherence to medication and clinic visit schedules.
10. Recording and reporting tracking services daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly.
11. Preparing summary report weekly, monthly and quarterly and submit to site manager and district retention and community officer.
12. Participating in data management and net loss analysis at facility and district level.
13. Participating in QI activities that aimed to increase retention at facility level.
14. Bringing up ideas/ comments that may contribute to better system of patients follow up
15. Performing any other duties as assigned by a line supervisor.

 Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. Diploma in social work or community development or any other health related course.
2. Bachelor degree on social and community development is an added advantage.
3. Must have certificate in basic computer applications.
4. At least one (1) year experience working in the field of expertise.
5. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
6. Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.
7. Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects.

13. Job Title: Volunteer HIV Tester (58 Posts)

  Location: Dar es Salaam City Council, Kigamboni, Kinondoni, Temeke and Ubungo Municipal Councils

  Reports to: Facility In-charge

  Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Creating awareness and education on the existence of HIV Testing Services (HTS) i.e. educating clients on all aspects of HIV diseases and treatment management as well as basic health lifestyles.
2. Serving as liaison between clinicians/clinics, individuals screened and care centers.
3. Providing counseling and testing while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights, provide psychosocial support and assist with referral and linkages.
4. Assessing and documenting all referrals, making follow-up and report on referral outcomes.
5. Monitoring the quality (QA/QC) of test kits by control materials/samples from laboratory department.
6. Ensuring safe storage of HTS related items and to request/prepare all the necessary consumables for HTS services.
7. Compiling and submitting HTS reports on weekly, monthly and quarterly to HTS coordinators.
8. Keeping accurate HTS and referral/linkage records (logbooks, registers, reports).
9. Working with team member to monitor quality improvement plans with regards to the established performance targets/indicators.
10. Ensuring HIV testing is performed according to the National HIV Testing algorithm.
11. Participating fully in National EQA program for HIV rapid test.
12. Performing out any other duties that may be required by the clinical team.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills

1. Diploma in Medicine, Nursing or other related health field.
2. Must have a valid license of practice (Certificate for HIV testing is an added advantage).
3. At least three (3) years’ experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment services
4. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
5. Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.
6. Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects

14. Job Title: Stationed Community Tracker – Volunteer (100 Posts)

  Location: Dar es Salaam City Council, Kigamboni, Kinondoni, Temeke and Ubungo Municipal Councils

  Reports to: Facility In-charge

  Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Identifying patients who missed their clinic visits schedule timely and conduct telephone tracking.
2. Preparing, sharing list with, and supporting peers/community tracker to conduct home visits to track of all clients who missed their scheduled visit that were not found through the phone and those who don’t have telephone.
3. Updating and facilitating data entry of all tracking outcomes into the CTC2 card and database, working with clinician/counsellor and data officer.
4. Conducting weekly review of CTC2 cards and database to ensure that tracking outcomes are updated and entered on CTC2 database.
5. Ensuring unknown clients are tracked timely and 70% returned to care monthly.
6. Working with facility-based trackers / counsellor/ clinician to ensure that all transfer out clients have up to date/ reachable phone contact details and physical address on record.
7. Working with facility-based trackers, counsellor and data officer to confirm that all clients that transferred out reached their destination facility.
8. Providing health education on importance of clinic adherence to clients and family.
9. Supporting the patient adherence to medication and clinic visit schedules.
10. Recording and report tracking services daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly.
11. Preparing summary report weekly, monthly and quarterly and submit to site manager and District retention officer.
12. Participating in data management and net loss analysis at facility and district level.
13. Participating in QI activities that aimed to increase retention at facility level.

  Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills

1. A Minimum of standard seven education, knows how to read and write
2. Should be a Community volunteer /peer educator /CBHs provider
3. At least one (1) year of working with HIV program.
4. Good communication skills
5. Committed to work and adheres to work regulations
6. Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects

15. Pharmacist (4 Posts)

  Location: Dar Es Salaam City Council, Kinondoni, Temeke and Ubungo

  Reports to: Facility In-Charge

  Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Making sure that the storage and dispensing area is clean, safe and conforms to laws governing pharmacy and pharmaceuticals.
2. Projecting consumption estimates for each drug item on Monthly basis.
3. Making 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. Receiving deliveries and counterchecks and sign off all drug deliveries.
5. Keeping records of all receipts and issues. Maintain bin card for each item and keep a running balance.
6. Storing, distributing and controlling 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. Redistributing the nearly expiring drugs to sites that can consume them before the expiring dates.
8. Controlling and separating immediately the damaged and expired drugs from the shelves/cupboard and keep all set aside for destruction.
9. Monitoring prescriptions from dully authorized prescribers for appropriateness and discrepancies.
10. Dispensing/refilling all prescriptions.
11. Providing medication adherence counseling to patients.
12. Maintaining records of all drugs issued to patients to dispensing register, paper based and or software.
13. Preparing and submitting 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. Providing drugs information’s to patients including other member of the clinical staff
15. Maintaining confidentiality and keeps patient information and records secure
16. Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the site manager

  Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. Bachelor degree in Pharmacy from a recognized institution.
2. Certificate of registration from Pharmacy Board.
3. A minimum of three (3) years in the field of expertise.
4. Excellent command of Swahili and English languages, in written and oral communication.
5. Experience in basic computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, Power point and internet.
6. Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines.

16. Phlebotomist (9)

  Location: Kinondoni, Ilala, Temeke and Ubung

  Reports to: Facility In-Charge

  Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Collecting blood samples from clients for laboratory testing.
2. Delivering blood to the Laboratory after collection.
3. Obtaining supplies and equipment needed for collection of blood samples.
4. Responsible for handling and monitoring flow of patient specimen including blood draw and documentation.
5. Keeping blood collection area and phlebotomy tray clean and restock for future use.
6. Taking part in providing information and counseling to the patients.
7. Delivering lab test results to Clinic.
8. Perform any duties as may be assigned by the site Manager.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. Diploma in Medicine, Nursing or related field with relevant national registration.
2. At least two (2) years of experience working in public health programs/ services.
3. Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.
4. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision

17. Store Attendant (1 Post)

  Location: Amana Regional Referral Hospital

  Reports to: Stores Officer

  Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Carrying out daily cleaning and tidying of stores work areas. Ensure store is clean at all times and free from accumulated dust and waste.
2. Ensuring that boxes of goods are arranged properly on the shelves and pellets.
3. Carrying out general stores operations which includes, loading and offloading goods from the vehicles.
4. Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Store officer.

  Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills

1. Diploma or Certificate in Materials and Stock Management from a recognized college;
2. Advance or Ordinary secondary level education from a recognized school;
3. At least 2 years in the field of expertise.

18. Job Title: Community HIV Tester (23 Posts)

  Location: Dar es Salaam CC, Kinondoni and Ubungo MCs

  Reports to: Facility In-charge

  Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Providing KVP friendly services client centered approach.
2. Working with peer educators in creating awareness and education on the existence of identification services and preventive services.
3. Ensuring all HIV testing services is performed according to national HIV testing algorithm.
4. Providing ongoing counselling with psychosocial support and testing while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.
5. Compiling and submit all report on daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly report to HTS focal and MDH supervisors.
6. Monitoring the quality of test kits by the use of suitable control materials, sample from laboratory department.
7. Ensuring safe storage of CBHTS related items and prepare all the necessary consumables for undertaking CBHTS activities on time.
8. Keeping accurate CBHTS record.
9. Working with team members to monitor Quality improvement plans with regards to the established performance targets or indicators.
10. Working with Data Officers for Data entry of new identified clients into the CTC2 database.
11. Providing health education on importance of clinic adherence to the clients and treatment supporter.
12. Participating in outreach and campaigning in reaching targeted population for testing and prep services.
13. Participating in QI activities that aimed to increase CBHTS efficiency.
14. Bringing up any ideas or comments that may contribute to better system for providing services to KVP.
15. Performing any other duties as assigned by a Supervisor.

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

1. Diploma in Medicine, Nursing or other related health field.
2. Must have a valid license of practice (Certificate for HIV testing is an added advantage).
3. At least three (3) years’ experience in working in the community HIV Programs
4. Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects
5. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
6. Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.

19. Position Title: Human Resource Officer (3 posts)

  Location: Geita, Tabora and Kagera

  Reports to: Human Resource 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 Labour 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. Experience in working with Human Resource Information systems.
11. Must be computer literate – conversant with, Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates for any of the above positions should submit an application letter, a detailed copy of their CV, names and contact information (email addresses and telephone numbers) of three work related referees. The candidate MUST clearly indicate the Title of the position applied for (as it appears in the advertisement) on the heading of the email.

Applications should be submitted by 20^th December, 2021 to the Human Resources Manager, MDH Sub-grantees through e-mail [email protected].

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.  

PLEASE NOTE:

MDH does not have any recruitment agents and do not charge any fees to the interested candidates.