Medical Officer at MDH December, 2023

Medical Officer at MDH December, 2023

Management and Development for Health (MDH) Job Announcement

About MDH: Management and Development for Health (MDH) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to addressing public health priorities in Tanzania and globally. Our focus encompasses communicable diseases like HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, and Child health (RMNCH); Nutrition; Non-Communicable Diseases of public health significance, as well as Health System Strengthening. MDH collaborates with various local and global institutions, Ministry of Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children (MOHCDGEC); President’s Office Regional Authorities and Local Government (PORALG); donor agencies; academic and non-academic institutions; implementing partners; civil society, community-based, and faith-based organizations, among others.

MDH Operations in Dar es Salaam: In Dar es Salaam, MDH supports the Government of Tanzania through the Municipal councils of Dar es Salaam City Council; Temeke, Kinondoni, Kigamboni, and Ubungo Municipal Councils along with Amana, Mwananyamala, and Temeke Regional Referral Hospitals. Focused on implementing HIV/AIDS programs to support People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), MDH aims to strengthen the care and treatment of PLWHA.

Job Title: Medical Officer (1 Post) Location: Mwananyamala RRH, Reports to: Facility In-charge

Job Summary: The Medical Officer will ensure the delivery of quality HIV/AIDS care and treatment services to clients, providing technical support to health facility teams. Supporting the CTC In-charge, the Medical Officer ensures the efficient implementation of care and treatment for PLHIV at the respective facility under the guidance of the facility in-charge, CTC in charge, and other relevant health facility staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide clinical care to HIV/AIDS patients in line with standard care and treatment.
2. Assess and diagnose clinical patient problems, order diagnostic tests, and prescribe medication.
3. Offer consultations to HIV-positive patients on the wards.
4. Coordinate referral and management of complex patients through liaison with senior care.
5. Maintain accurate medical records for Monitoring and Evaluation.
6. Contribute to performance monitoring initiatives and routine data use activities.
7. Support continuous quality improvement activities along client care and treatment.
8. Support the Site Manager in follow-up initiatives for improved linkage, retention, and viral suppression.
9. Participate in Clinic team meetings and strategic planning.
10. Provide on-the-job mentorship to clinic staff for quality TB/HIV, general patient care, and specialized care referrals.
11. Participate in weekly Continuing Medical Education sessions.
12. Contribute to research efforts as appropriate.
13. Perform any other duties as reasonably assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine with current registration from the Medical Council.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in HIV/AIDS care and treatment.
• Additional training in HIV/AIDS care and opportunistic infections is an added advantage.
• Up-to-date technical knowledge of HIV/AIDS clinical care and ART.
• Understanding of client confidentiality and high ethical conduct.
• Good communication, organizational, and management skills.
• Excellent command of Swahili and English languages (written and oral).
• Basic computer literacy (word processing, Excel, internet, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and stringent timelines.

How to Apply: To apply, register or login to MDH Recruitment Portal, click on the Search Vacancies button, and submit your application. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Application Deadline: Submit your application before 29 December 2023.

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