TESFA Social and Development Association HTS Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia

TESFA Social and Development Association HTS Specialist Jobs in Ethiopia


Job Description

  • 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.

    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.com or by P.O.Box 243/1022, Tesfa Social and Development Association, Addis Ababa.

  • Note: Use "Care and Support Officer" as the subject line of your email

  • For more information you can call to 09 10 11 21 07or 09 02 45 45 45

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