Chalinze District Council in Collaboration with Tanzania Health
Promotion Support (THPS) wil implement PEPFAR / CDC supported AFYA HATUA
(Sustain Treatment, Enrolment and HIV Prevention- STEP) project in
aiming to deliver client centered, comprehensive facility and
community-based HIV prevention, care, and treatment
services for populations of this district hence contribute to the
country’s epidemic control. Chalinze District Council is currently
seeking highly experienced, committed and motivated Tanzanians to fill
in vacant Data Officer positions for AFYA HATUA project as shown below.
Recommended:
Position title:
Clinical tracker. (01 Positions)
Reports to:
CTC In Charge.
Overall Job Function: Oversee all activities related to adherence, retention,
psychosocial support to ART and PMTCT clients in the facility including adolescents and
children. This include but not limited to appointment reminders, tracking of miss
appointments and updating relevant. Also develop and maintain linkage between ART
facilities and community-based adherence and retention systems.
Key Responsibilities:
。 Provision of technical assistance to Peer Educators and Community Volunteers on
adherence and retention issues.
· Identify patients who missed their clinic visit schedule timely and conduct telephone
tracking
。 Insure effective use of National and program appointment and tracking systems
(appointment and tracking registers, PE 3 forms, 3 boxes approach, wateja Marafiki,
remainder SMS and follow up calls)
Prepare and share with CBHS providers/peer educators/community implementing
partner tracker list of clients who were not found through the phone and those who
gntironal racking outcomes intldaing transter ou,death and cause of death by
don’t have telephone for physical tracing.
. Facilitate entry of tracking outcome into the CTC2 card and Database with Clinician/
using phone calls and Macro 3 data base.
Counsellor and Data clerks.
。Conduct weekly review and ensure al tracking outcome are updated and entered on
CTC 2 database
. Ensure unknown clients are tracked timely and 70% returned to care monthly
Work with peer educators,counsellor and data clerk to confirm all transfer out in
Provide health education on importance of clinic adherence to the client and family
respective facility
Supporting the patient adherence to medication and clinic visit schedules
Work closely with ART nurses and Peer Educator’s to ensure all Map cues are
updated timely to all clients
· Record and report tracking services daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly
。 Prepare summary report weekly, monthly and quarterly and submit to CTC in charge
and district APSC officer.
. Participate in data management and net loss analysis in respective facility and
district.
· Participate in QI activities that aimed to increase retention at facility level
· Bring up any ideas or comments that may contribute to better system of patient
follow up.
. Perform any other duties as assigned by a line supervisor
Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:
One-year course nursing
. Trained community health worker(one-year course)
. Certificate in social studies
. Diploma in social studies
· Knowledge on basic HIV/AIDS and Experience on provision of HIV/AIDs services at
facilitv/community will be an added advantage.
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Position title:
Data Officer. (02 Positions)
Reports to:
Medical Officer in Charge and DACC.
Overall Job Function: To implement high-standard computer and paper-based HIV
data and record management in accordance to Facility, District, Regional, Government
and PEPFAR guidance.
Key Responsibilities:
The incumbents will be a Member of the facility’s staff and will
implement the following on daily basis.
· Primarily responsible for transcription of patient visit information to paper-based pre-
ART and ART registers.
· Review relevant clinic records and perform paper-based data quality checks on CTC
2 cards and registers
.Ensure proper filling client files
At computerized sites, conduct data entry for the CTC 2 database from CTC2 cards,
PITC registers and HEI cards.
, Update all patient’s laboratory results on CTC2 database (CD4, Viral Load etc.)
Perform data quality assurance checks for the electronic data
， Update al clients’ visits in the CTC2 database on daily basis and update in the CTC3
macro as frequent as required by the program, i.e. on weekly basis.
Perform daily back up of CTC2 database into external hard drive
Conduct data triangulation between CTC2 database, ANC and TB units (TB-HIV and
ANC positive clients)
Produce/Compile Prepare Quarterly reports for care and treatment, Mother to child
cohort report and HTS reports(Monthly).
·Groduaes missed appointment/LTF reportso monthly basis ad d update final status
.Collaborate with site personnel, personnel at other health facilities and community-
of clients.
based organization in tracing patients who miss visits or are lost to folow-up.
·Assist t facility, RCHMTi aldat–related requests nd reporting.
. Ensure weekly data are entered into patchy excel to facilitate weekly performance
review.
. Enter performance of each sub granted staf in the database on monthly basis.
. Participate in all Ql meetings in the facility.
Facilitate accurate and timely data collection and submission at your facility on
weekly, monthly and quarterly basis with minimal or no support from THPS staff.
。 Communicate closely with District, Regional and Headquarters THPS staffs to
ensure smooth uninterrupted availability of HIV interventions in your facility.
Requirements: Education, Work experience and Skills:
。 Diploma in Computer Science, Health Informatics, Statistics or Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) or Other degree from reputable University with
reliable experience in HIV program, preferably in a similar position will be
considered.
. A minimum of three (3) Months and above working experience in HIV program,
preferably in a similar position will be highly considered.
Volunteers working in Health Facilities are highly encouraged to apply.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, multi-tasking and organizational skills.
. Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Kiswahili.
. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects.
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HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should send an email; ded@chalinzedc.go.tz copy
emulokozi@thps.or.tz with the following attachments 1. Application cover letter one
(page maximum)and 2.Curriculum Vitae (four pages maximum)3.Copies of your
relevant certificates, if manageable (Put them in one PDF document).
The deadline for submission of applications should be 30th January 2024.
Chalinze DC is an equal opportunity employer; Men & Women, People living with
HIV/AIDS and People living with disability are encouraged to apply.
