Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Provincial Health Office, Western Province in conjunction with US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been implementing programs to improve the management of TB, STIs and HIV/AIDS care services in the Province since 2006. To further strengthen the programs, WPHO is inviting applications from interested persons in Western Province under Ministry of Health who meet the minimum requirements to fill the above vacant position on contract basis subject to renewal:
LOCATION: Provincial Health Office

JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate ART program activities in supported districts in line with the national guidelines
REPORTS TO: Clinical Care Specialist

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY (MAIN DUTIES)
• Undertakes periodic technical program reviews, site visits and monitoring progress towards achievement of objectives and targets
• Develops and implements strategies to ensure timely initiation of newly diagnosed PLHIV on ART in accordance with national guidelines
• Develops and implements strategies for monitoring of PLHIV initiated on ART according to national guidelines Spearheads development of systems to track patients missing appointments clients In collaboration with district staff, undertakes identification of training needs among frontline health workers in order to improve skills and competencies through capacity building activities.
• Undertakes timely reviews and reporting of all the required reports as well as annual ad-hoc reports in the required formats
• Undertakes timely, operational research activities in order to generate information on service within the financial year activity

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• Grade 12 certificate with at least five O-level credits;
• Degree in Clinical Medicine and Public Health Registered with Health Professions Council of Zambia with a valid Practicing License.
• At least five (5) years relevant experience in TB/HIV Programme in which three years should have worked as a front liner or Clinical Officer
• Must be trained in WHO CETA and ART Modules
• Experience in PEPFAR supported TB/HIV programs will be an added advantage
• Trained in Project management will be added advantage
• Ability to write technical papers and reports clearly in English
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and local languages Must between the Age of 21 years and 55years

Other skills/Attributes:
Computer literate, Managerial skills, Interpersonal relations, initiative


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Instructions for submission of applications The advertis Internal for Western Province Ministry of Health and applicants meeting the above job specifications and competencies and in Western Province should apply enclosing their application letter stating the facility they are from and address, detailed curriculum vitae, Photocopies of NRC professional and academic qualifications and any other relevant documents.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. A One (1) year contract will be offered to successful candidate subject to renewal depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Clearly mark on top of the envelope the position you are applying for.
Address applications to:
The Provincial Health Director
Provincial Health Office
Independence Road
P.O.Box 910022
MONGU
Closing date for applications is Friday 4 November 2022 by 17:00 hours.




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