MEDICAL MENTOR (FOR SOLWEZI) (1 POSITION) DISTRICT HEALTH OFFICE

Job Description

The Northwestern Provincial Health Office under the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PERPAR) Project through a Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is Seeking for eligible, self-motivated and qualified applicants for the positions listed below for the various levels (Provincial, District, Facility and Community).

JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate and undertake the provision HIV/TB mentorship programs in order to improve the capacity of service providers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinates and conducts review of facility program data for gap identification and implementation of quality improvement efforts in collaboration with the facility QI team. Further coordinates efforts to ensure facility adheres to service quality standards stipulated in National guidelines.
• Provides technical support and mentorship to facility staff in the ART clinic providing direct clinical care to recipients of care, carefully identifying technical support and mentorship needs and addressing them appropriately
• Effectively manages the development and implementation of public health capacity building programs to impart appropriate skills and knowledge in practitioners and stakeholders
• Coordinates and undertakes HIV/TB mentorship programs in order to improve clinical outcomes
• Undertakes effectively the monitoring and evaluation of HIV/TB programs in order to facilitate appropriate interventions
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Secondary Education:

Full Grade 12 Certificate with at Least Five O level credits or better
Minimum Vocational/Professional Experience

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent
Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
o Three (3) years
o Experience in HIV Programing
Communication Skills:
(i) Written Skills

Ability to write comprehensive reports
(ii) Oral Skills:

Able to communicate effectively in English

Other skills/Attributes
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy
• Integrity
• Analytical skills
• Confidentiality

Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes and willing to work in rural areas are required to submit their applications with the following documents:
Curriculum vitae with Three (3) traceable referees academic and professional qualifications, Full Registration with relevant professional bodies and latest Practicing Licenses where applicable.
Please note that the advertisement will run from 13th to 25th November, 2024.

Applicants should only apply for one position. Multiple applications will not be considered.

An attractive package will be offered to successful applicants who will be appointed on contract terms for an initial period of one (1) year subject to renewal depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
All applicants should provide valid phone numbers and valid email addresses for easy communication and must clearly indicate the position applied for.
Please note that all applications should be sent in hard copy to the
Provincial Health Director,
P.O Box 110099 Solwezi.

All applicants MUST enter their details and attach all relevant documents in the link provided below.
Qualified candidates who poses an understanding of the local context related to Health service provision are encouraged to apply.
Differently abled suitably qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply.