Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 02, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: HIV/TB Medical Officer (3)
Location: Districts within Lusaka Province
Job Purpose: To provide medical treatment and health services to patients in order to ensure delivery of quality HIV/TB services in all supported sites. Reports to: District Health Director/Facility In-Charge .

Principal Accountabilities:
i. Implements timely all key performance indicators for HIV/TB control according
ii. to the HIV/TB National strategic plans
iii. Responsible for screening, care, investigation, treatment and follow up of all clients coming to the health facility.
iv. Ensures timely and accurate management of clients in order to improve patient outcomes, including achievements of high retention and viral suppression.
v. Maintain close observation and make recommendations to LPHO management regarding more effective and organized handling of specific operations.
vi. Delegate responsibility to appropriate clinical staff where necessary.
vii. Actively participate in HIV/TB research including identification and documentation of evidence based best practices.
viii. Provide technical support to health facilities with low Proficiency Testing (PT) results and assisting sites to develop remedial measures.
ix. Compile weekly, monthly, quarterly as well as annual and ad-hoc reports as required using the recommended format; and
X. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Required Skills and Experience
• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with five (5) credits or better including Mathematics, Science and English Fully qualified Medical Doctor from a reputable institution.
• At least two (2) years of relevant work experience in the field of TB and HIV control activities, supervisory experience at health facility or district level will be an added advantage.
• Basic training in TB/HIV management for both adults and pediatrics and / or eMTCT. .
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of Zambia with a valid practicing license.
• Computer literate, with high competency in using Microsoft Office application,
• Must have experience in PEPFAR supported TB/HIV activities.
• Good proficiency in oral and written English as well interpersonal skills
Other Attributes
• Must have high level of confidentiality and Integrity
• Trustworthy and Honest
• Must be a team player

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: At least two (2) years

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes are required to submit their applications with the following documents; Curriculum Vitae with Three (3) traceable Referees, Academics and Professional Qualifications, Full Registration with relevant Professional Bodies where applicable to the address below by Friday, 10th July, 2020.
An attractive package will be offered to successful applicants who will be appointed on Contract for an initial period of One (1) Year subject to renewal depending on performance.
Applicants should provide valid phone numbers for easy communication. Applications should be clearly marked with the position being applied for.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Provincial Health Director
Lusaka Provincial Health Office
3 Saise Road, Longacres
P.O. Box 32573
LUSAKA

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