Blood Donor Counselor Tanzania Red Cross Society
Maintain records of test results and referrals in accordance with the SOPs. Keep records in order to retrieve requested information in a quickest way. Work in a collaborative team environment in order to meet operational objectives while advancing donor and recipient safety.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures, policy and guideline
Reports to: Regional Blood Safety Coordinator
Roles and Responsibilities:
Compile and maintain a data base of all low risk blood donation sites
Develop feedback system for sample test result to and from the zone
Plan for delivery of results 2 days in a week
Work closely with the lab attaché for improving the turn-around time for test results
Perform pre donation counseling during blood collection.
Conduct post test counseling and refer TTIs positive donors to relevant identified sites
Liaise with the team to set appointments for test results
In collaboration with donor clerk ensure proper messages are sent to donation sites and blood donors. (thank you messages, reminder for next donation etc)
Maintain the visibility of TRCS Blood safety program
Any other functions assigned by the supervisor
Knowledge
Certificate/Diploma in Counseling, Health Science, Nursing, Education and related experience is required.
Specific training in Health Education, Counseling, Crisis intervention, will be an added advantage
Experience, Skills
Minimum two years of work experience in a hospital, laboratory, or sexually transmitted disease clinic setting with at least one year of counseling experience.
Knowledge of group dynamics, customer care techniques, negotiation skills, and the ability to effectively implement programs is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Strong computer skills in MS Office Applications
Working with blood donation program will be of added advantage
Application Instructions:
The successful candidate will sign a one year renewable contract
Remuneration
The remuneration for the above positions will be according to TRCS salary guides. Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications addressed to the Secretary General, enclosing curriculum vitae, copies of relevant certificates.
The applications should reach the undersigned not later than 18th September, 2012 by email: info@trcs.or.tz , cc tabumkwawa@yahoo.com or by post to:
The Secretary General
Tanzania Red Cross Society
P.O Box 1133
Mikocheni, Plot 53, Old Bagamoyo Rd
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
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