About SHDEPHA+

So, let’s talk about SHDEPHA+. This is a national non-profit organization in Tanzania that got its start back on November 21, 1994. They focus on helping folks living with HIV/AIDS and working to stop the spread of the disease. While they initially zeroed in on HIV/AIDS, over the years, they’ve branched out to tackle other important issues too. Now, they support anyone affected by HIV/AIDS and have more than 10 branches across the country!

The main office is in Kahama, Shinyanga Region, but they have operations in nine other regions throughout Tanzania. They work with a bunch of partners, including local and international donors, and they’re all about reaching the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Their mission includes helping key and vulnerable groups like women, children, youth, and people with special needs. Plus, they pay special attention to those underserved and marginalized, especially people living with HIV.

SHDEPHA+ Vision and Mission

Vision: Imagine a community where there’s no poverty, hunger, or diseases—where everyone has access to good education and a decent quality of life. That’s the dream SHDEPHA+ is working towards!

Mission: SHDEPHA+ is all about fighting poverty (both income and non-income), hunger, and diseases. They empower marginalized groups and vulnerable populations to work towards sustainable human development.

Background on Their Projects

SHDEPHA+ is currently running a project funded by PEPFAR (the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) through the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). This project is part of the HIV Prevention Care and Support Program in the Southern Highlands. They’re collaborating with the Ministry of Health and local governments to offer community-based HIV prevention, care, treatment, and support services. This includes areas like Mbeya, Songwe, Ruvuma, Rukwa, and Katavi.

The goal is to help achieve UNAIDS’ 95-95-95 targets:

  • 95% of people living with HIV knowing their status.
  • 95% of those diagnosed receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART).
  • 95% of those on ART achieving viral suppression.

In FY25, SHDEPHA+ will continue its work in Mbeya, focusing on three main areas: HIV/AIDS prevention, community-based HIV services (CBHS), and HIV testing and counseling services (HTS). They also address issues like gender-based violence (GBV) and provide pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), especially for young folks aged 15-24.

Job Openings at SHDEPHA+

Now, here’s the exciting part: SHDEPHA+ is looking for talented, experienced, and dynamic individuals to fill the following positions in the Mbeya region:

  1. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (1 Position)
    • Location: Mbeya
    • Reports to: Program Coordinator – HIV Prevention, Care, and Support Program
    • Contract: 1 year (can be renewed based on performance and funding)

    What You’ll Do:
    As the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer, you’ll create and manage a solid M&E framework to track and evaluate the progress of the HIV Care and Support Project. This means you’ll collect and analyze data to help improve programs and meet those important UNAIDS targets.

    Your Responsibilities Include:

    • Designing and implementing M&E systems for data collection and reporting.
    • Preparing monthly and quarterly reports on project indicators.
    • Conducting regular assessments of data quality.
    • Maintaining data security and confidentiality.
    • Suggesting improvements for data management systems.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in health informatics, IT, statistics, or a related field.
    • Over three years of experience in health M&E, particularly under PEPFAR programs.
    • Proficient in data analysis software and Microsoft Excel.
  2. HIV Testing Services (HTS) Counsellor (3 Positions)
    • Location: Mbarali/Mbeya
    • Reports to: Prevention & HTS Focal Person
    • Contract: 1 year (can be renewed based on performance and funding)

    What You’ll Do:
    As an HTS Counsellor, you’ll provide top-notch counseling and testing services for people at risk of or affected by HIV. You’ll offer support before and after testing and help link those who test positive to care and treatment services.

    Your Responsibilities Include:

    • Conducting confidential HIV testing and providing counseling.
    • Ensuring clients understand their results and the next steps.
    • Promoting HIV prevention strategies and regular testing.
    • Documenting all sessions and reporting outcomes to the M&E team.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, or another health-related field.
    • Valid practicing license (HIV testing certification is a plus).
    • Experience working with key and vulnerable groups.
  3. Linkage and Retention Officer (1 Position)
    • Location: Mbeya
    • Reports to: Program Coordinator – HIV Prevention, Care, and Support Program
    • Contract: 1 year (can be renewed based on performance and funding)

    What You’ll Do:
    As the Linkage and Retention Officer, your job is to help connect people diagnosed with HIV to care and treatment services. You’ll support clients in starting their ART and help them stick with it for the long haul.

    Your Responsibilities Include:

    • Ensuring HIV-positive clients are linked to care services.
    • Monitoring clients to prevent loss to follow-up.
    • Providing psychosocial support to help with adherence to treatment.
    • Working with healthcare providers to track clients’ progress.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Medical training with a diploma or bachelor’s in nursing, clinical medicine, or a related field.
    • Over three years of relevant experience in HIV programs.
    • Good skills in data analysis and management.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in any of these positions and meet the qualifications, here’s how to apply:

  • Application: Send a cover letter and your CV combined as one document. Include your recent employer, position, contact number, and references.
  • Form: Make sure to fill out this form: Application Form.

Deadline

Get your applications in by 5 PM on Monday, October 15, 2024. Make sure to include the job title you’re applying for in the subject line of your email, or else your application might get lost.

Email your applications to: recruitments@shdepha.org

Important Notes

  • SHDEPHA+ believes in equal opportunities. They won’t discriminate based on age, race, gender, or any other factor.
  • They prioritize a safe work environment and won’t tolerate any form of abuse.
  • Avoid trying to contact SHDEPHA+ management directly by phone or other means, as this could disqualify your application.
  • No application fee is required, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more about SHDEPHA+, visit their website: SHDEPHA+