Adherence, Psychosocial Support and Retention Field Officer (APSR FO) TANZANIA HEALTH PROMOTION SUPPORT(THPS) Shinyanga, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-Time
Closing Date: 30th October 2023
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Job Title: Adherence, Psychosocial Support and Retention Field Officer (APSR FO) (3 positions)

Reports to: Regional Program Manager

Location: Shinyanga, with extensive tavel of up to 80%

Job Summary:

S/He will be a lead of all activities related to adherence and retention of PLHIV to ART and psychosocial support, including establishment/strengthen facility-community partnership/linkage mechanism in the assigned districts/cluster. S/he will receive technical assistance and guidance from the APSR Technical Advisor (APSR TA) and will be responsible for providing technical guidance and support to Health Care Providers (HCPs), clinical trackers, Peer Educators (PEs) and other community volunteers in enhancing adherence and treatment continuity of PLHIV on treatment. Establish/strengthen internal referral system between various service units within the Health Facilities (HFs) and conduct supportive supervision and mentorship on APSR services in Shinyanga Region. The job entails extensive travel up to 80% within all districts of Shinyanga Region. The incumbent will be a member of the Adult and Paediatric care and treatment, team and will provide day to day oversight of the following areas:

Roles and Responsibilities:

Peer Education in HIV Care and Treatment Clinics (CTC) settings

Clinical adherence support

Qualifications, Experience & Skills required:

How to apply;

Interested applicants should send an email to recruitment@thps.or.tz attaching their application cover letter one page maximum and CV four pages maximum by November 28th 2021 with a position title as a subject line, for example:”Adherence, Psychosocial Support and Retention Field Officer (APSR FO)”.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Please do not attach any certificates when submitting online.

THPS is an equal opportunity employer; women, people living with HIV/AIDS and people living with disability are encouraged to apply.