BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Christian Social Services Commission (CSSC) is an ecumenical body established in 1992 by Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) and Christian Council of Tanzania (CCT) to facilitate the provision of social services in Tanzania. CSSC supports Church institutions to deliver quality social services to all the people regardless of colour, race and faith; and also promotes expansion of health, education and other social services all over Tanzania.
CSSC is an implementing Partner in provision of HIV Care and Treatment and PMTCT services in Mwanza and Geita Regions as well as Rorya District-Mara with funding support from the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Applications are sought from highly qualified, well experienced and motivated persons for the following positions to join Christian Social Services Commission under the ART Program. The work station for all the positions will be based in MWANZA Region, except for the KIM Specialist position that will be based in Dar-es-salaam.
Position Title: CBTSS Specialist (2 Positions)-Mwanza
Purposes of the Position: The Community Based Treatment Support Specialist (CBTS) will be expected to play key roles in facilitating comprehensive adherence and bi-directional linkages at the supported facilities/ Districts particular of PMTCT Option B+ clients and Children in order to improve retention and reduce Lost to follow-up clients (LTFU).
Key Responsibilities:
Play a leading role in developing Job aid for structured intensive adherence counselling.
Support facilities to conduct mapping of the PLWHA's supportive groups and HBC services providers in their catchment areas. Maintain contact with the sites using the standard adherence procedure in building effective community linkages and ensuring that patient LTFU is kept at minimal among CTC/PMTCT Option + enrolled clients including children.
Support bidirectional CTC/PMTCT-Community linkages in collaboration with HBC services providers.
Provide Technical Assistance and guidance to sites/Districts in tracking missed appointees and LTFU.
Develop more community based approaches for networking and client involvement for enhancing adherence particular of enrolled PMTCT Option B+ and Children.
Serve as key liaison for CBTSS activities between ART Program and other partners, including Regional and District focal technical persons to maintain follow-up contacts including network with key stakeholders for sharing of best practices.
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor Degree or Advance Diploma in health Science (medicine or nursing or community .health) with vast experience in implementing CBTS activities according to the National guidelines.
At least 3 years experience working with HIV/AIDS programs (ART, HBC, OVC) or community-based project
Experience on USG-funded health and/or other development programs preferred
Prior experience in logistics coordination and information management
Fluent in both written and spoken English
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Computer literate (particularly in excel, MS word and email) Desire to work effectively in a team oriented environment;
Christian Social Services Commission (CSSC) is an ecumenical body established in 1992 by Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC) and Christian Council of Tanzania (CCT) to facilitate the provision of social services in Tanzania. CSSC supports Church institutions to deliver quality social services to all the people regardless of colour, race and faith; and also promotes expansion of health, education and other social services all over Tanzania.
CSSC is an implementing Partner in provision of HIV Care and Treatment and PMTCT services in Mwanza and Geita Regions as well as Rorya District-Mara with funding support from the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Applications are sought from highly qualified, well experienced and motivated persons for the following positions to join Christian Social Services Commission under the ART Program. The work station for all the positions will be based in MWANZA Region, except for the KIM Specialist position that will be based in Dar-es-salaam.
Position Title: CBTSS Specialist (2 Positions)-Mwanza
Purposes of the Position: The Community Based Treatment Support Specialist (CBTS) will be expected to play key roles in facilitating comprehensive adherence and bi-directional linkages at the supported facilities/ Districts particular of PMTCT Option B+ clients and Children in order to improve retention and reduce Lost to follow-up clients (LTFU).
Key Responsibilities:
Play a leading role in developing Job aid for structured intensive adherence counselling.
Support facilities to conduct mapping of the PLWHA's supportive groups and HBC services providers in their catchment areas. Maintain contact with the sites using the standard adherence procedure in building effective community linkages and ensuring that patient LTFU is kept at minimal among CTC/PMTCT Option + enrolled clients including children.
Support bidirectional CTC/PMTCT-Community linkages in collaboration with HBC services providers.
Provide Technical Assistance and guidance to sites/Districts in tracking missed appointees and LTFU.
Develop more community based approaches for networking and client involvement for enhancing adherence particular of enrolled PMTCT Option B+ and Children.
Serve as key liaison for CBTSS activities between ART Program and other partners, including Regional and District focal technical persons to maintain follow-up contacts including network with key stakeholders for sharing of best practices.
Qualifications and experience
Bachelor Degree or Advance Diploma in health Science (medicine or nursing or community .health) with vast experience in implementing CBTS activities according to the National guidelines.
At least 3 years experience working with HIV/AIDS programs (ART, HBC, OVC) or community-based project
Experience on USG-funded health and/or other development programs preferred
Prior experience in logistics coordination and information management
Fluent in both written and spoken English
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Computer literate (particularly in excel, MS word and email) Desire to work effectively in a team oriented environment;
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their application letter enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, three references and daytime telephone numbers to:
The closing date for applications is 7th May, 2014. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Executive Director
Christian Social Services Commission
4 Ali Hassan Mwinyi Rd
P. O. Box 9433
DAR ES SALAAM
The closing date for applications is 7th May, 2014. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Executive Director
Christian Social Services Commission
4 Ali Hassan Mwinyi Rd
P. O. Box 9433
DAR ES SALAAM
CBTSS Specialist (2 Positions)-Mwanza
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