Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Provincial Health Office, Western Province with support from 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 who meet the minimum requirements to fill the above vacant position on contract basis subject to renewal
LOCATION: Health facility level in Western Province
JOB PURPOSE: To Conduct laboratory activities at the Hospital and Health centers to contribute to the achievement of the UNAID 95-95-95 goals and CDC set goals under the laboratory domain
Reports to: Laboratory in-Charge

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILTY (MAIN DUTIES)
• Facilitates enrollment of HIV testers in the assigned sites and certifies them according to the national certification program.
• Participates in national Proficiency Testing (PT) Program for all HIV/TB Laboratory (RT. CD4,TB, VL. and PCR). Monitors specimen collection storage and transportation laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS) activities towards regional/international accreditation Provides accurate recording/reporting of Laboratory commodities to avoid stockouts
• Monitors and analyses Laboratory data in order to inform decisions and report to the management accordingly.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• Grade 12 Full Certificate or equivalent
• Must be between the age of 21 and 45 years
Diploma in Biomedical Sciences
• Fully Registered with the Health Professions Council of Zambia with a valid practicing license;
• Three (3) years relevant experience
• Experience and knowledge of ARVs and Essential Medicines Logistics management
• Ability to write technical papers and reports clearly in English
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and local languages

Other skills/Attributes: Computer literate. Managerial skills, Good Interpersonalrelations and ability to use initiative.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Instructions for submission of applications The applicants meeting the above job specifications and competencies should apply enclosing their application letter, 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 availabllity of funds. Clearly mark on top of the envelope the position you are applying for. Closing date is Monday, 29th August 2022.

Address applications to:
The Provincial Health Director
Provincial Health Office
Independence Road
P.O.Box 910022
MONGU


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