Job Description

JOB PURPOSE  : To coordinate and supervise the provision of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) Services in order to achieve elimination of vertical transmission of HIV.

• Coordinates and supervises effectively HIV case identification in pregnant and breastfeeding women and children born from HIV positive mothers in order to facilitate linkage to treatment.
  • Coordinates and supervises effectively treatment of HIV Positive pregnant & breast- feeding women and Infants in order to achieve viral load suppression and reduce the HIV transmission.
  • Supervises effectively the monitoring of viral load in HIV positive pregnant and breastfeeding women in order to facilitate appropriate clinical interventions.
  • Supervises effectively implementation of retention strategies among pregnant and breastfeeding women and infants living with HIV in order to achieve improved clinical outcomes.
  • Coordinates and undertakes effectively monitoring and evaluation of PMTCT programs in order to facilitate appropriate interventions.
  • Coordinates and undertakes effectively capacity building programs in order to impart knowledge and skills.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Secondary Education:

Full Grade 12 School Certificate with five O level credits or better

Professional Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and Midwifery or equivalent

Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:

• Three (3) years

• Experience in HIV programming

Communication Skills:

• Written Skills

Ability to write comprehensive reports

(ii)   Oral Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively in English

(iii)   Other skills/Attributes:

• Computer literate

• Confidentiality

• Initiative

• Analytical skills

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.