Laboratory Attendant (04 Post), Quality Improvement Officer (05 Post), TB/HIV Coordinator (1 Post)

MDH in collaboration with Muleba, Ngara, Misenyi, Karagwe, Bukoba, Muleba,

Kyerwa and Biharamulo District Councils; Bukoba RRH, Biharamulo DDH, Ndolage, ST. Mary’s Isingiro, Izimbya, Nyakaiga, Kagondo, Mugana, Rulenge, Rubya, and Nyakahanga Hospitals together with Bukoba Municipal Council to apply for the following posts (NB: These positions are only for the current Subgrantee Staff and Volunteers working under MDH Kagera region Only).

 Job Title: Laboratory Attendant (04 Post) Location: Bukoba RRH & Mugana Hospital

Reports to: Laboratory Manager/Head of Section  

 

Duties and responsibilities: 

  1. Cleaning the laboratory environment and premises.
  2. Maintaining Laboratory apparatus and equipment.
  3. Undertaking basic sample preparation and processing.
  4. Collecting samples according to the approved SOPs.
  5. Preparing slides and make microscopic observations.
  6. Adhering to biosafety measures adopted in the laboratory, minding the safety of oneself and others.
  7. Assisting in the maintenance of quality management system as per ISO standards.
  8. Performing any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

 

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

  1. At least a Certificate in Laboratory Sciences.
  2. Completed Form Four Secondary Education with passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Basic Mathematics.
  3. Certificate of registration with Health Laboratory Council.
  4. Minimum of two years’ experience of working in the HIV drug resistance laboratory settings.
  5. Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.
  6. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.

 

  1. Job Title: Quality Improvement Officer (05 Post)

Location: Any of the Districts Council in Kagera region

Reports to: District 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.

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  1. In collaboration with CHMT conducting quarterly supportive supervision in respective district and conduct mentorship on the identified gaps and challenges found during supervision.
  2. Ensuring national and program priorities on Quality Improvement are implemented as per set goals based on project work plan.
  3. Working closely with CHMT, District QI Team Coordinator and Program Managers in building capacity of health care workers on Quality improvement.
  4. Developing QI initiatives and strengthening WIT (Working Improvement Teams) in the other units.
  5. Working closely with CHMT in improving quality of care through regular provision of feedback and communication to the respective facilities and district teams.
  6. Weekly, monthly and quarterly report writing.
  7. Performing any other task assigned by supervisor.

 

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills

  1. At least a 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.

 

 

  1. Job Title: TB/HIV Coordinator (1 Post) Location: Bukoba RRH

Reports to: Hospital Clinical Coordinator

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Supporting implementation, M&E and reporting of TB, TB-HIV services under the Afya Jumuishi 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

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  1. Supporting RTBHIV Manager in writing technical program documents including reports, best practices, lessons learned and other relevant documents
  2. Supporting and advise the RTBHIV Manager on all TB, TB-HIV issues and perform other relevant duties as assigned by the RTBHIV Manager.
  3. Performing any other task assigned by supervisor.

 

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.

 

 

  1. Job Title: Regional Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (1 Post)

Location: Kagera RHMT

Reports to: Regional Medical Officer

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  1. Providing training and technical support to improve M&E activities including planning, data collection, and data management for government and community partners.
  2. Leading M&E related to community-based outreach and testing for HIV conducted by community partners in project-supported provinces.
  3. Working with community-based organizations to understand, use, and report based on health information systems and other relevant data collection tools.
  4. Performing data quality control and ongoing quality checks; support data quality assessments activities.
  5. Developing charts that clearly visualize data in Excel and PowerPoint
  6. Supporting the use of data to inform decision making within the project and with partners.
  7. Contributing to knowledge management activities including research.
  8. Cultivating strong working relationships across MDH programs and units, Government institutions, PEPFAR and other key stakeholders, providing technical support as needed or required.
  9. Ability to work under pressure and stringent deadlines.

 

Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:

  1. At least a Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, public health, epidemiology, or other relevant areas. Advanced degree preferred.
  2. Experience working in a professional environment, ideally related to public health.
  3. Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation standards for HIV projects and familiarity with USAID and PEPFAR programs and requirements preferred.
  4. Well-developed written and oral communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.
  5. Organized person with attention to detail and ability to thrive under pressure.
  6. Ability to work well with teams, implementing agencies and government counterparts.
  7. Computer proficiency in word processing, databases, and spreadsheets with advanced skills in at least two of the following programs: Excel & Power Query, Power BI, SPSS, SQL, Stata, Epi Info.

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HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates for any of the above positions should SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION LETTERS, CVs and COPIES OF THEIR CERTIFICATES TO MDH KAGERA OFFICE, KIBOKO STREET, PWANI AREA.

 APPLICATION DEADLINE – 22ND AUGUST 2023.

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