Kigoma District Council is a local government authority located in the Kigoma Region of western Tanzania, bordering Lake Tanganyika. It plays a crucial role in administering public services, infrastructure development, education, healthcare, and economic activities within its jurisdiction.
The council oversees both urban and rural communities, with agriculture, fishing, and small-scale trade being the main sources of livelihood for residents. Its strategic position near the lake and proximity to neighboring countries like Burundi and the
Democratic Republic of Congo also makes it significant for cross-border trade and transportation.
- Position Title: ART Nurse / CTC Clinician
- Location: CTC Clinics under Kigoma District Council
- Contract Duration: 4 months (renewable)
- Announcement Date: 09 May 2025
- Application Deadline: 15 May 2025 at 3:30 PM
- Vacancies Available: 1
Roles and Responsibilities
- Provide clinical services to all CTC clients daily from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
- Facilitate selected weekend and evening clinics for stable clients receiving drug refills.
- Ensure client files are properly prepared and traced in advance according to the Box Initiative.
- Manage the triage process for incoming clients.
- Ensure the facility achieves its targets in HIV testing, linkage, and initiation of new clients.
- Support retention and adherence to care by tracing defaulters and returning them to treatment.
- Ensure all clients are initiated and complete Tuberculosis Preventive Therapy (TPT).
- Ensure at least 75% of clients are consistently on treatment for six months and three months.
- Communicate with CHMT and THPS teams to ensure smooth HIV service delivery.
- Supervise data clerks, community testers, and peer educators to ensure compliance with SOPs.
Qualifications Required
- Education: Diploma in Nursing or Clinical Medicine
- Academic Certificate: Certificate of Ordinary Level Education (Form IV)
- License: Valid practicing professional license
- Experience: Minimum 1 year working experience in CTC clinic services
- Language Proficiency: Strong communication skills in both English and Swahili
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
This is an excellent opportunity for qualified health professionals passionate about providing HIV and TB care services in Tanzania. If you meet the qualifications, don’t miss out—submit your application before the deadline!
General Application Conditions
- Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens.
- Application must include:
- AÂ handwritten cover letter
- AÂ detailed CV
- AÂ copy of birth certificate
- Contact information and names of three reliable referees
- Attach professional certificates and Form IV/V/VI certificates as applicable.
- Testimonials, provisional results, result slips, and statements of results are not accepted.
- Applicants who studied outside Tanzania must have their certificates verified by TCU, NECTA, or NACTE.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their handwritten application letter, CV, and all relevant documents to Email: afya@kigomadc.go.tz,Â
Deadline: 15 May 2025 at 3:30 PM, Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews via phone or email.
District Executive Director
Kigoma District Council
P.O. Box 332, Kigoma
Phone: 028 280 4865
Website: www.kigomadc.go.tz
