Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 06 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
John Snow Health Zambia Limited (JSH), is a public health company that offers a full range of services, implementing public health interventions to improve individuals and communities’ health in Zambia and the region. As a Company JSH is committed to working with governments, non-governmental entities, the private sector, civil society, and communities to improve the provision of public health services.

JSH is implementing the USAID Controlling HIV Epidemic for Key and Underserved Populations
(CHEKUPII) Activity which was awarded on September 13, 2022, with implementation through September 6, 2027. The Activity aims to support the Ministry of Health in mitigating against and attaining HIV epidemic control by increasing equitable access to, and use of person-centered, community-driven, and high-quality HIV prevention services for key and underserved (priority) populations. USAID CHEKUP II Activity operates in seven districts with the highest HIV-burden in Zambia. USAID CHEKUP II Activity seeks dynamic and highly experienced candidates to fill the following vacant positions.

18. POSITION NUMBER EIGHTEEN

Position: Outreach Assistant
Location: Kabwe
Duration: Full-Time position
Reports to: Wellness Center Coordinator

1. Role’s Purpose:
Reports to the Wellness Centre Coordinator and works closely with other team members on KP programming, the incumbent will work closely with KP community members who are at high risk of HIV infection and offer high impact HIV/AIDS prevention services. S/he/they will work in the community in close collaboration with the health facilities and Wellness Centre based staff, and KP-led Civil Society Organizations (KP-CSOs).

2. Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Sensitization on PrEP services as an effective HIV prevention method for at risk populations especially for KP discordant couples
• Works closely with Lay Counselors and other program staff in ensuring all eligible beneficiaries are provided with high impact HIV prevention services in the congregate and closed settings
• Carrying out routine Community mappings to identify hot spots, congregate and closed settings for target populations
• Provide community engagement and sensitizations sessions on HIV/AIDS prevention messaging tailored for key populations to eligible individuals/groups using one-on-one sessions and group session
• Distribution and sensitization of accurate information on condom use for both male and female, and family planning
• Provide mental health and psychosocial support to the KP communities

3. Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors:
● Minimum Diploma in related field
● Experience in social mobilization of community members
● Psychosocial counseling certificate
● Experience and skill using computers, tablets and databases is highly preferred
● Experience in working with Key Populations will be an added advantage
• Females are encouraged to apply Must be a role model for other peers by acting professionally and with dignity
• Establish and maintain good communication with clients and other members of staff
• Maintain an appropriate level of knowledge and skill; give correct and truthful information, and refer or consult with project experts where not sure of right information
• Should refrain from engaging in actions that could conflict with or violate the program's rules


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Associate Degree

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