Facility Index Testers at MDH, December 2024

MDH (Management and Development for Health) is a non-profit organization committed to advancing healthcare systems and improving health outcomes in underprivileged communities worldwide.

Job Title: Facility Index Testers (06 Posts)
Location: Bukoba Municipal, Bukoba, Missenyi, Muleba & Karagwe Districts Council in Kagera region
Reports to: Facility In-charge

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• 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.
• Serving as a liaison between clinicians/clinics, individuals screened, and care centers.
• Provide counseling and testing while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights, provide psychosocial support, and assist with referrals and linkages.
•  Assessing and documenting all referrals, making follow-ups, and reporting on referral outcomes.
• Monitor the quality (QA/QC) of test kits by controlling materials/samples from the laboratory department.
• Ensuring safe storage of HTS-related items and requesting/preparing all the necessary consumables for HTS services.
• Compiling and submit HTS reports on weekly, monthly and quarterly to HTS coordinators.
• Keeping accurate HTS and referral/linkage records (logbooks, registers, reports).
• Work with team member to monitor quality improvement plans with regards to the established performance targets/indicators.
• Ensuring HIV testing is performed according to the National HIV Testing algorithm.
• Participating fully in the National EQA program for HIV rapid tests.
• Performing any other duties that may be required by the clinical team.

Requirements: Education, Work experience, and Skills:

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

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates for any of the above positions should DROP THEIR APPLICATION LETTERS, CVs, and COPIES OF THEIR CERTIFICATES TO MDH KAGERA OFFICE, KIBOKO STREET, PWANI AREA. OR THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS

Regional Project Manager,
Management & Development for Health (MDH)
Kiboko Street, Pwani Area
P.O Box 834,
Bukoba.

APPLICATION DEADLINE – 31st DECEMBER, 2024.

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

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