Employment Opportunities at MKUTA
Background
Mwitikio wa Kudhibiti Kifua Kikuu na UKIMWI Tanzania (MKUTA) is a registered not-for-profit organization established in 2009 that provides community-based health services, including TB and HIV services, and promotes access to essential care, prevention, and treatment among the general population, prioritizing key and vulnerable populations such as drug users, refugees, and miners. With a strong presence across the country, MKUTA partners with government, civil society, and international stakeholders to drive sustainable solutions and ensure that the voices of people most affected are heard in shaping policies and programs.
The main goals of the program are:
- Reduce new HIV infections by 85% (from 2010 baseline) by 2025.
- Reduce mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) to <4% at the end of breastfeeding by 2025.
- Reduce AIDS-related deaths by 80% from the 2010 baseline.
- Reduce HIV-related stigma to <5% by 2025.
- Reduce TB incidence and mortality through enhanced detection, treatment, and prevention.
Job Opportunity: Zonal TB Officer (4 Posts)
MKUTA is now seeking applications from highly qualified, well-experienced, competent, and motivated persons to fill the following positions.
Reports to: Zonal Coordinator/MKUTA TB Project Coordinator
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, and Mwanza
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field, Sociology, Social Work, or Community Development.
- At least three years of experience in public health, preferably in the field of TB-related services.
- Experience with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or international NGOs is an added advantage.
- Strong project management skills are essential for overseeing TB projects, including planning, monitoring, and evaluating projects.
- Strong understanding of Tuberculosis, including its treatment, prevention, and control strategies, is essential.
- Familiarity with global TB initiatives and organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and Stop TB Partnership, is beneficial.
- Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation for monitoring and evaluating TB programs and making data-driven decisions.