PSI Lesotho
TB Contact Tracer ×2
PSI Lesotho seeks a highly skilled and results-driven TB Contact Tracer ×2 to join the team.
About the Department of War (DOW) Project
Department of War (DOW) is a project supporting the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF), the uniform and non-uniform security services of the country as well as their direct beneficiaries.
The project started on a smaller scale in 2005 with the design and implementation of HIV prevention programmes, which focused primarily on training of military personnel in HIV prevention and HIV testing and reinforcing the capacity to increase uptake of HIV counselling and testing services.
Until 2012, when Voluntary Male Circumcision (VMMC) services were launched, which were fully integrated in the services provided at Thomas Wellness Centre in Makoanyane and are sustained by the institution beyond project life.
The project supports the military with lab strengthening activities towards its accreditation.
Under the DOW project, the incumbent will support TB contact tracing, screening, referral, and follow-up while contributing to HIV case identification and linkage to care and HIV prevention services. The position will work closely with TB nurses, clinicians, HTS providers, laboratory staff, ART teams, and other programme staff. Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and case reviews. And support implementation of facility TB/HIV quality improvement activities.
What You’ll Do
The incumbent must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities:
- Provide TB screening to all patients presenting in OPD; ART clinic; In-patients and all other entry points at the facility and record in the TB screening tally and presumptive registers.
- Trace and screen contacts of TB confirmed cases and risk factors in accordance with national guidelines and refer presumptive cases for diagnosis.
- Coach presumptive TB cases on how to produce sputum sample and ascertain compliance.
- Follow up bacteriological test results of all presumptive clients and record them to prevent primary loss to follow ups.
- Map contacts and family members for TB screening and Primary Loss to Follow Ups (PLTFUs).
- Support TB preventive treatment (TPT) initiation and follow-up.
- Conduct HIV testing, counselling, index testing, partner notification, and HIV self-testing support.
- Trace clients who miss appointments and facilitate re-engagement in care.
- Provide health education and community sensitization on TB and HIV prevention.
- Accurately capture TB contact tracing, screening, referrals, HIV testing, index testing, HIVST, and linkage data using approved tools.
- Collaborate with clinical, TB, MNCH and HIV team.
- Adhere to TB infection prevention and control measures during all client and household interactions.
What You’ll Bring
- Minimum Certificate/Diploma in Community Health, Counselling, Social Work, Public Health, or any relevant health-related qualification.
- Training in TB contact tracing and/or TB screening.
- Formal training or demonstrated competency in HIV Testing Services (HTS).
- At least 1–2 years’ experience working in TB, HIV, community health, or related programmes.
Key Competencies
- Experience in TB contact tracing and HIV Testing Services.
- Experience supporting PrEP, including oral PrEP, CAB-LA and/or LEN.
- Good counselling, communication, documentation, and client-tracing skills.
- Experience in client tracing, adherence support, referral, and linkage to care.
- Experience working with e-registers, or other electronic health information systems.
How to Apply
Please attach the below documents by email to: [email protected]
Subject line: DoW TB Contact Tracer
Hard Copy Applications Not Accepted.
Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted.
Required Documents
- CV should include full details of 3 referees (professional) as well as contact details of supervisor from your current or latest job. The required details are full referees’ names, designation, email address and contact numbers.
- Cover letter
- Certified Copies of Educational Certificates
- Certified Copy of ID
Closing Date
16 September 2026 at 12:00 noon