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Project summary<\/p>\n
CIDRZ is implementing the\u00a0Controlling HIV Epidemic Project (CHEP) funded by the U.S. Department of State. The goal of CHEP is to improve the health outcomes of Zambians by preventing new infections among populations most at-risk of acquiring HIV and delivery of integrated HIV, Tuberculosis and Maternal, Newborn and Child Health services.
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\nCIDRZ seeks applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of Provincial Community Health and Linkages Coordinator \u2013 Solwezi (1), Ndola (1), Kabwe (1).
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\nJob summary<\/p>\n
Reports to Community Health Services and Linkages Manager.\u00a0The incumbent coordinates and provides technical support in the delivery of community HIV prevention, treatment and care services and referrals for other high impact HIV prevention services.
\nMain duties<\/p>\n
Oversees the implementation of HTS and Community treatment strategies in CHEP-supported districts\/communities
\nEnsures rollout of differentiated service delivery models such as Community Drop-In Centres and Market Posts
\nEnsures systems for good referral and linkage of individuals diagnosed with HIV to HIV care and treatment services are in place
\nEnsures adherence of HTS service delivery with the Ministry of Health National Guidelines
\nProvides mentorship and technical support to district and site-level staff to implement quality HIV testing and referral for other high-impact HIV prevention and treatment services
\nCoordinates availability of HIV commodities at site-level, such as HIV test kits, and HIV self-test kits
\nCoordinates with clinical teams to ensure tracking systems are in place for clients that delay or drop out of HIV care and treatment
\nWorks closely with government stakeholders to ensure quality standards are met, and prompt and effective resolution of issues affecting community HIV service delivery
\nEnsures successful linkages of high-risk individuals to high-impact HIV prevention services, which include pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
\nSupports the strengthening of referral and linkages with effective feedback across districts.
\nEnsures effective coordination of community HIV testing activities between CHEP and health facilities
\nSupports the roll-out and effective use of MOH and project-approved community mobilization and demand creation products and interventions
\nSupports and works with the Strategic Information teams to ensure accurate data
\nPromotes use of program data to inform and fine-tune program implementation
\nParticipates and support data quality assurance\/quality control (QA\/QC) to facilitate delivery of quality HIV testing services and reporting of quality data
\nAlways maintain strict client confidentiality and privacy across supported districts
\nAttends Provincial Health Office (PHO) and stakeholder meetings as may be required.<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/p>\n
Grade 12 Certificate
\nBachelor\u2019s Degree in Social Sciences, Nursing, Public Health or related qualifications.
\nAt least 5 years of progressively responsible professional-level experience in HIV\/AIDS prevention activities
\nIn depth knowledge and expertise in HIV testing services.
\nDemonstrated experience implementing community-based HIV prevention and treatment interventions
\nComprehensive knowledge of HIV prevention interventions
\nExperience providing training, supportive supervision, and technical support and capacity building in health facility and community settings
\nUnderstanding and experience of data systems (HTS registers, ART registers, Linkages Registers etc.
\nDemonstrated experience working with a range of stakeholders including government representatives, local community organizations, and other stakeholders
\nFamiliarity with PEPFAR\/MOH indicators and reporting requirements is highly desirable
\nComputer literate.<\/p>\n
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Priority will be given to candidates who stay in the town where we have vacancies.
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