HIV PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM OFFICER (11 POSITIONS) – 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 community-based HIV/TB programs in order to facilitate health outcomes
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinates the Implementation of policy guidelines and adhere to Laboratory Quality

• Coordinates effectively community HIV/TB case identification in order to facilitate improved clinical outcomes
• Coordinates effectively community-based HIV/TB treatment, care and support programs in order to facilitate improved clinical outcomes
• Coordinates effectively community-based HIV/TB treatment retention programs in order to facilitate improved clinical outcomes
• Coordinates effectively community-based HIV/TB prevention programs in order to reduce incidence rates
• Coordinates effectively monitoring and evaluation of community programs in order to facilitate decision making
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Secondary Education:
Full Grade 12 Certificate with 5 O Level Credits or better

Professional Qualifications:

Degree in Public Health or equivalent

Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:

 3 years’ relevant experience

 Experience in HIV programing

Communication Skills:

(i) Written Skills

Ability to write comprehensive reports

(ii) Oral Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively in English

(iii) Other skills/Attributes:

 Computer literate

 Interpersonal relations

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.