HIV Testing Services Officer at Amref Health Africa

Dar es-Salaam, Coastal Zone, Tanzania -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HIV Testing, Linkage Case Management, Technical Assistance, Interpersonal Skills, Report Writing, Training, Planning, Evaluation, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Computer Skills, Public Health, Community Engagement, Quality Assurance, Health Services, Monitoring

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description Amref Health Africa - Tanzania is a non-profit public health organization supporting the Government of Tanzania to address public health issues including maternal and child health, HIV, TB, Malaria, and Nutrition in Tanzania 1987. Amref Health Africa in Tanzania is funded by The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through CDC Tanzania, to execute a robust HIV care and treatment clinical cascade project aiming to accelerate the achievement of the current 95-95-95 goals and the HIV epidemic control in Tanzania. Branded as Afya Thabiti, this project has been implemented in Mara, Simiyu, and Zanzibar since October 2023 and expanded to Dar es Salaam starting January 2026 covering facility and community-based prevention, care, and treatment services. Afya Thabiti works in collaboration and with guidance from the Tanzania Ministry of Health, Zanzibar Ministry of Health, and President’s Office Regions Authority and Local Government (PORALG). That said, Amref Health Africa -Tanzania is announcing the following vacancies to be filled soon: Job Description The HIV Testing Service (HTS) and Linkage officer serves as the primary technical contact person for the project’s HIV testing and linkage services at supported councils and sites to ensure all facility-based HTS activities, including index testing, O-PITC, Social Network Testing, HIVST, and linkage case management, are implemented at the acceptable service delivery standards in the specific districts and supported facilities. He/she will engage and work closely with providers in facility and community settings, including collaborating with CHMT, Facility in-charges, HTS focal persons, and other stakeholders, with technical advice and guidance from the project HTS Advisor. He/She will report directly to the Regional Program Manager on administrative matters and to the HTS advisor on technical matters related to guardiancy. To support the development of weekly, monthly, and quarterly work plans for the implementation of HTS and Positive identification strategies at the district level To support R/CHMTs in planning, implementation, and evaluation of HTS activities in the supported councils and health facilities To ensure the Provider-initiated HIV Testing and Counselling is offered at all service points (inpatient, outpatient, MNCH, TB clinics, STI clinics, and NCD clinics) at project-supported health facilities To support implementation of high-yielding HTS strategies, including index testing, Social Network Testing, HIV self-testing, and O-PITC services to all supported sites Support project-supported sites in the implementation of strategies to identify unreached HIV positive clients from key and vulnerable populations; children, male adolescent girls, and young women at the facility level To provide on-the-job training, off-site orientation, dissemination of guidelines and standards, and scale best practices to the project-supported councils and facilities To strengthen the site's capacity in implementing HTS strategies and linkage case management for newly diagnosed HIV positive To support project initiatives in ensuring safety and ethical HTS/LCM services by adherence to set standards and procedures Provide other technical support for HTS activities, monitoring, reporting, evaluation, and documentation promptly Provide technical leadership in the implementation of high-yield HTS and Linkage Case management strategies Ensure adequate supplies of commodities (HIV rapid test kits, condoms) and other materials, including tools and relevant Guidelines and SOPs, at the project-supported sites In collaboration with team leads and other program staff, follow up with R/CHMT’s to ensure that project activities are well coordinated at the project-supported sites and all financial obligations are met on time To liaise with other project staff to ensure successful linkage and early retention of HIV POs from community HTS interventions Support sites in achieving the first 95 targets by conducting weekly review meetings to assess performances with the development of action plans To support sites in ensuring that internal and external quality assurance activities for HIV testing are conducted, results documented, and actions developed to address identified gaps in collaboration with the laboratory team Assist with other programmatic sections (Administration and Finance) as required for the successful implementation of HTS activities at the project-supported health facilities Work with CHMT and RHMT to ensure successful transference of mentorship, technical support, and support supervision to HTS providers at selected health facilities. Qualifications Qualifications, Experience & Skills Required: A degree in medicine or nursing. A Master's degree in public health or any health-related field is an added advantage Proven experience and competence in supporting the HIV Testing programs with LCM services Proven critical analysis skills and report writing skills. At least 3 years of “hands-on experience” in HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs in a resource-limited country Experience working with Local Government Authorities and PEPFAR-funded projects Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies: Good interpersonal and people management skills-a team player and builder. Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint at minimum). Ability to provide high-quality technical assistance to districts and facilities. Ability to work with a diverse team. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and strong problem-solving skills. Good command of English and the Swahili language will be an added advantage Additional Information Please include a cover letter that highlights why you believe you are an ideal candidate for this role, along with your CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. The application deadline is November 25, 2025. Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address. Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.

Responsibilities

The HIV Testing Services Officer will oversee the implementation of HIV testing and linkage services at supported councils and sites, ensuring adherence to service delivery standards. They will collaborate with various stakeholders and provide technical support to enhance the capacity of health facilities in delivering effective HIV services.