Lesotho has the highest TB incidence rate in the world at 852 per 100, 000 and has the second-highest HIV prevalence rate of 25% among 15-49 age group. Three out of four people diagnosed with TB have HIV, and only one in two people estimated to have TB disease are diagnosed(case detection rate of 49%) a clear evidence of the need for intensified efforts to find people living with TB so that they may access lifesaving treatment.
With support from the Global Fund, Jhpiego in collaboration with MOH will be implementing a one year multi-sectoral partnership response project aimed at stepping up universal access to HIV/TB care and treatment in the five maintenance districts namely; Qacha’s Nek, Quthing, Thaba-Tseka, Mokhotlong and Botha-Bothe.
Jhpiego is looking for highly qualified candidates to fill in the following positions for the project funded by Global Fund through the Government Principal Recipient, Project Management Unit for the duration of one year:
Clinical Mentorship Advisor(1)
Program Officer (1)
TB Officer (2)
Budget and Finance Officer (1)
HIV/TB Clinical Mentors (6)
Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates should submit applications, CVs, certified copies of certificates, two letters of references (one from the current employer) and ID, addressed to the Operations Manager, Jhpiego Office, email address: Lesotho.HR@Jhpiego.org or hand deliver to Jhpiego Office Dolphin House #2, ground floor, 23 Motsoene Road, Industrial Area Maseru by 12pm on Friday 28 July 2017.
