Lushoto District Council in Collaboration with Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS) will implement PEPFAR/CDC supported AFYA HATUA (Sustain Treatment, Enrolment and HIV Prevention- STEP) project in Lushoto DC aiming to deliver client cantered, comprehensive facility and community-based HIV prevention, care, and treatment services for population served by this District hence contribute to the country’s HIV epidemic control.
Lushoto DC is currently seeking highly experienced, committed and motivated Tanzanians to fill in vacant positions for AFYA HATUA project as shown below.
Position title: Clinical HIV Tester (1 Positions)
Reports to: Medical Officer In charge
Overall Job Function: Oversee all modality of HIV Testing and Counseling in the facility and beyond including but not limited to oPITC, index, SNS, HIVST, etc. Ensure all facility attendees (patients and their escorting relatives and friend) are screening for eligibility of HIV testing.
Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Diploma in Nursing (EN/RN/ANO), Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
- Must have a valid license of practice.
- Trained on HIV Testing and Counsellor from recognized institution.
- At least one-year experience in HIV Testing and Counselling.
- Knowledgeable on HIV/AIDS interventions as per the national guidelines.
- Strong communication skills to enable clients understand HIV/AIDS elearly.
- Ability to conduct sensitive, empathetic interviews and conversations that highly respect the dignity and diversity of clients.
- Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Fluent in Kiswahili and English.
Position title: Data Officer. (1 Position)
Reports to: Medical Officer in Charge and DACС.
Overall Job Function: To implement high-standard computer and paper-based HIV data and record management in accordance to Facility, District, Regional, Government and PEPFAR guidance.
Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:
- Diploma in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Statistics or Information and
- Communication Technology (ICT).
- A minimum of three (3) Months and above working experience in HIV program, preferably in a similar position will be highly considered.
- Volunteers working in Health Facilities are highly encouraged to apply.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.
- Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintains confidentiality in all aspects.
Position title: oPITC Medical Attendants (2 Positions)
Reports to: CTC in charge
Overall Job Function: Ensure all people who visit the Health Facility for medical treatment and other purposes (escorting their relatives/friends) are screened for eligibility to HTS; and those who are responsible are tested, and those who test positive are enrolled to HIV treatment; those negative enrolled to status neutral services.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Required:
- Medical attendant trained for at least one year in the College recognized by MОН
- At least two years working experience preferably in HIV related field.
- Strong communication skills are essential; the Lay counsellor must be able to
- communicate with clients in a simple manner to make them understand about the disease clearly.
- At least one year working experience in HIV Aids related act.
How to apply:
Interested applicants should send an email to ded@lushotodc.go.tz copying panthony@thps.or.tz Kindly attach application cover letter (one page maximum), Curriculum Vitae (four pages maximum) and copies of your relevant certificates. The subjectof the email should be the position being applied for (e.g. Data Officer Job Application for Lushoto DC). The deadline is 24th June 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Lushoto DC is an equal opportunity employer; women, people living with HIV/AIDS and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.
