PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.
PATH is leading a vibrant consortium of Zambian and international organizations that will collaborate closely with Zambia’s Ministry of Health (MoH), the National TB Program (NTP), the private sector, and other partners to support the eradication of TB in Zambia. Funded by USAID and focusing on six of Zambia’s 10 provinces, the five-year Eradicate TB project aims to increase the number of individuals screened for TB by 50% and increase the TB treatment success rate to 85% in targeted provinces. The four key tasks of Eradicate TB are to:
- Pursue high-quality DOTS expansion and enhancement
- Address TB-HIV, MDR-TB, and the needs of poor and vulnerable populations in six provinces
- Engage all categories of care providers
- Enable and promote operational research
PATH is seeking a Key Populations Specialist to work closely with the MoH and the NTP to develop and build capacity in TB programming for key populations such as prisoners, children, miners and People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). This position will report to the Deputy Chief of Party.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement TB and MDR-TB programs targeting vulnerable populations, including prisoners, miners, women, children, and PLWHA.
- Participate in designing, development, adaptation, finalization and revision of TB,TB/HIV and MDR-TB training packages with a focus on vulnerable populations, including prisoners, miners, women, children, and PLWHA.
- Coordinate and collaborate with relevant personnel in the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Home Affairs and professional association such as the Pediatric and Medical Associations and other TB partners in order to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
- Provide linkages with local partners to ensure improved programming targeting vulnerable populations and increasing demand for services.
- Build capacity within a strong technical team to address the needs of vulnerable populations
- Increase political commitment related to vulnerable populations
- Provide guidance and support to Provincial teams in development of annual work plans that are in line with Ministry, donor and project priorities
- Represent the project and PATH on the National Technical Working Groups (TWG) and report back to project leadership on outcomes of TWG meetings
Required Skills
- Master’s degree in Public Health with five (05) years of relevant experience or equivalent academic degree (Degree in social sciences) with experience in TB control.
- Experience working with Key Populations for TB programming.
- Ability to conduct trainings, post training follow-ups, supportive supervisions and build capacity in TB control, including DOTS and MDR-TB using the Ministry of Health standard training packages.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and maintain schedules for deliverables with excellent attention to detail.
- Exemplary interpersonal skills to facilitate relations with the Government and local partners.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
- Excellent organizational, planning, negotiating and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform
- Familiarity working with international organizations is preferred.
- Valid practicing license with relevant professional body
- Must have legal authorization to work in Zambia
Position remains open for applications until 12th July, 2017
PATH is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information, age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology, military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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