2 Job Opportunities at Kitete Hospital Tabora, Optimized PITC Testers

OVERVIEW

Kitete RRH Management in collaboration with Management Development for Heath(MDH), has a pleasure to Invite Suitable Candidates to fill the following Vacancies below:

OPTIMIZED PITC TESTER( 2 POSTS)

Work Station: OPD full time

Reports to: CTC Incharge

Qualification: Should have at least a certificate/ diploma in Nursing and must have a valid practice license; he/she should have an experience of 1-2 years in the field of expertise is added advantage.

Job summary:

Optimized PITC tester requires extensive, current knowledge of the HIV prevention measures. Optimized PITC tester 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:

• 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 To serve as liaison between clinicians/clinics, individuals screened and care management as well as basic health lifestyles.
• To provide on-going counseling and testing while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights. Also to provide psycho social support and assist with linkage to referral services.
• To assess, document all referrals, make follow-up and report on referral outcomes.
• To monitor the quality of test kits by the use of suitable control materials/samples from laboratory department.
• 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).
• To ensure safe storage of HTS related items and to request/prepare all the necessary consumables for undertaking the HTS activities on time.
• To compile and submit HTS reports on weekly, monthly and/or quarterly to the HTS focal person on time.
• To keep accurate HTS records (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.
• Ensure HIV testing is performed according to the National HIV Testing algorithm.
• To carry out any other duties that may be required by supervisor.

APPLICATION DEADLINE;

All application should not be later than Monday 14th October, 2019 at 1300hours All application should be directed to;

MEDICAL OFFICER INCHARGE,

KITETE RRH,

P O. BOX 22,

TABORA.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a Cover letter, Certified Copies of Academic Certificate and an updated CV (3 pages max)All application must be submitted physically or by EMS at Hospital Registry.

Duly note ; Kitete RRH does not require applicants to pay any fee at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process.