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: Western Province
JOB PURPOSE: To provide PMTCT/BD services to contribute towards elimination of Vertical transmission of HIV.
Reports to: Facility in charge

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILTY (MAIN DUTIES)
• Undertakes HIV testing and counseling for pregnant women, their partners and HEls according to national guidelines
• Implements re-testing policy in ANC, L&D and PN
• Provides IPT according to national guidelines
• Manages all HIV infected P/MBP clients, sexual partners according to the national guidelines at facility level. Provide PrEP in discordant couples.
• Establishes a working system to track clients who miss ANC. PNC. clinical/lab appointments and pharmacy refills, and ensure documentation of clients brought back on care and ART.
• Undertakes routine and targeted monitoring for treatment failure through regular assessment of VL and/CD4 count as per national guidelines, and results documented in medical records Provides care to clients with High Viral load (HVL)
• Undertake timely reporting and requisition of PMTCTlogistics
• Maintains up to date individual patient records and an adequate and secure storage space with an organized filing system that allows for easy accessibility and patient confidentiality
• Provides timely implementation of departmental/individual work plans in order to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance and facilitate the attainment ofset program objectives Collects facility data, analyzes it uses findings to inform activities, and submits monthly reports on progress made towards set targets hentation of QIQA projects in order to improve quality of PMTCT/BD service.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• Grade 12 full certificate or equivalent
• Must be between 21 and 45 years
• Diploma in Nursing or Enrolled Midwifery
• Must be registered with General Nursing Council of Zambia with valid practicing license
• Two (2) years relevant work experience
• Ability to write technical papers and reports clearly in English
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and local languages

Other skills/Attributes: Computer literacy, good interpersonal relations and ability to use initiative.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

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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