Tesfa Social and Development Association/TSDA is a Local Civil Society Organization established in 2000. It engages on Poverty Alleviation, Health and HIV/AIDS Reduction. The organization would like to employ qualified and enthusiastic HTS Specialist. The post holder will be responsible to the overall HIV testing services , new case identification and linkage to ART services by customizing new testing and case identification strategies that are applicable to PEPFAR/USAID community HIV prevention, care and treatment program. S/he should work in collaboration with different government and private health facilities, PLHIV associations, community-based associations and partners in order to boost up the HIV testing services within the program catchment areas.
Required No: One
Terms of Employment: One year with high possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funds
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate in implementing the overall objectives, strategies, budget priorities and operational plan of the project.
- lead activities that will improve engagement and retention in care for PLWHA.
- Support collaboration with healthcare providers, public health entities and relevant community based organizations.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal external stakeholders.
- Promotes teamwork and cooperation needed for the success of the project.
- Represent system HIV service to external agencies, community, public health and HIV/AIDS service agencies
- Assure compliance with project HIV service standard and procedures other regulatory standards
- Ensure adequate availability and patient access to beneficiary services across the system
- Contribute to annual plan preparation which aligns with the goal and objectives of the project
- Prepare and submit regular and timely performance reports to the COP adhering to USAID reporting requirement
- Represent TSDA in different occasions
- Perform other tasks assigned to him/her by TSDA etc.
Job Requirements
Education
- MA/MSC, BA Degree in public health, Nursing, Medicine or other health related field
Experience
- Minimum of 4/6 years of progressive HTS experience in similar settings respectively; at least 3 years experience have to be on PEPFAR/ USAID funded programs for HIV/AIDS, preferably in an NGO setting..
Abilities and Skills
- Ability to coordinate multiple assignments and to represent the project in a professional manner at all times
- Skill in determining priorities, strong interpersonal skill and positive professional attitude
- Skill in MS windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, Power point), Web conferencing applications,
- Strong communication and interpersonal skill
- Ability to work independently
Language and Proficiency
- Good command of Spoken and written English and Amharic languages.
How to Apply
Interested applicant who fulfill the aforementioned minimum requirements are invited to submit their application letter and non – returnable CV with supporting credentials until November: 16/11/2020 G.C in person at the head office of Tesfa Social and Development Association, Addis Ketema Sub City Woreda 10, Atena Tera- behind Tele, House No 209 and Debre Markos branch office, near Amba Mariam Church, Or you can apply through the organization’s email address tesfatsda@gmail.comor by P.O.Box 243/1022, Tesfa Social and Development Association, Addis Ababa.
Note: Use “HTS Specialist” as the subject line of your email
For more information you can call to 09 10 11 21 07or 09 02 45 45 45
More Information
- Address Debre Markos branch office, Addis Ababa
- Qualification BA/BSc
