ART Nurse/Clinician at THPS

Employer: Kakonko District Council in collaboration with Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS) under the Afya Hatta Project.

Contract Duration: 6 months (with possible extension based on funding availability).

Vacant Positions:

1. ART Nurse/Clinician (1 Position)

Location: Kakonko Health Center (HC) and Kasanda Dispensary
Reports to: Medical Officer in Charge / District AIDS Control Coordinator (DACC)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily clinical services at the CTC (Care and Treatment Clinic) from 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, including occasional weekend/evening clinics for stable clients.
• Ensure proper patient file management under the three-boxes initiative.
• Strengthen HIV testing, linkage services (Index testing, PITC), and adherence/retention strategies.
• Ensure 75% of clients receive 6-month ART multi-scripting and 100% transition to Dolutegavir-based regimen.
• Conduct Quality Improvement (QI) meetings, supervise peer educators/data clerks, and ensure accurate data reporting.
• Maintain client education (e.g., using TV messages) and participate in THPS-led reviews.

Qualifications:

• Form Four graduate with a Diploma/Certificate in Clinical Medicine or Nursing.
• Valid professional license and 1+ year of CTC experience.
• Strong problem-solving, communication (English/Swahili), and teamwork skills.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send email to: bigmapigano01@gmail.com, CC jmjinja@thps.or.tz, ngetera@gmail.com, raymondmasendeka@gmail.com

The email should state the position applied on the subject line i.e Nurse, clinician job at kakonko district council

Required Attachments

• Cover letter (1 page max).
• CV (4 pages max).
• Certificates (Diploma, License, etc.).

Address Applications to:District Executive Director,
Kakonko District Council,
P.O. Box 3, Kakonko.

Deadline: 18th April 2025.