Description:<\/p>\n
Location
\nCentral Province (6): Mumbwa\u00a0 Chibombo, Chisamba, Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi, Mkushi, Serenje<\/p>\n
Copperbelt Province (7):\u00a0Ndola,\u00a0 Kitwe, Mufulira, Chingola, Chililabombwe, Luanshya and Kalulushi<\/p>\n
North-Western Province (5): Solwez, Kalumbila, Kasempa, Mufumbwe, Mwinilunga<\/p>\n
Project summary\u00a0<\/p>\n
CIDRZ is implementing the Controlling 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.<\/p>\n
Job summary
\nReports to Provincial Community Health Services and Linkages Coordinator. the incumbent is responsible for supervising Implementation Officers and provides oversight to all community field staff in the implementation of community-based HIV testing activities and linkages to other high-impact HIV. He\/She will actively participate in the implementation and supervision of appropriate technical strategies and tailored approaches for improving community-based HTS, including targeted index testing.
\nCareer Guides Zambia<\/p>\n
Main duties<\/p>\n
Oversees the implementation of Community HTS strategies in CHEP-supported districts\/communities
\nEnsures rollout of differentiated service delivery models such as Community Drop-In Centres and Market Posts
\nEnsures effective referral and linkage of individuals diagnosed with HIV to HIV care and treatment services
\nEnsures adherence to national HTS national guidelines and protocols by field-level staff
\nProvides mentorship and technical support to site-level staff to ensure delivery of 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
\nCoordinates with district 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 at district level 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.
\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 for HIV testing and prevention
\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 District Health Office (DHO) 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 3 years of progressively responsible professional-level experience in HIV testing and prevention activities.
\nIn depth knowledge and expertise in HIV testing services.
\nDemonstrated experience implementing community-based HIV prevention and treatment interventions
\nComprehensive knowledge of the main technical issues related to HIV prevention and community-based health initiatives.
\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 MOH HIV 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.<\/p>\n
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