Title: Senior Technical Officer, Prevention, Treatment and Care
Supervisor: Technical Advisor
Location – Lusaka
About FHI 360:
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Senior Technical Officer- Prevention, Care and Treatment.
Project Description:
FHI 360 seeks a Senior Technical Officer- Prevention, Care and Treatment for the US DOD-funded Zambia Defense Forces Prevention, Care and Treatment (ZDFPCT) Project. The ZDFPCT project is implemented by FHI 360 for continuing collaborations with the Zambia Defense Force (ZDF) and Ministry of Health (MOH), in scaling up prevention, care, treatment, and support for adults and children living with HIV and TB, through the military, their families and surrounding communities. The project conducts a range of activities to reach the UNAIDS 90-90-90 fast track goals by 2020 and contribute to reaching epidemic control.
Job Summary/Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Technical Advisor, the Senior Technical Officer- Prevention, Care and Treatment will assist in providing technical support in HIV-related clinical care service in the ZDFPCT project across the country. He/she will support the Technical Advisor to provide leadership and management oversight of ZDFPCT Technical Department which includes PMTCT, HIV Counseling and testing services, Clinical care and antiretroviral therapy, Laboratory and Strategic information. In addition, He/she will lead the facility-based clinicians to oversee and provide leadership in clinical management of HIV/AIDS, including ART.
Duties and responsibilities:
Assist the Technical Advisor to provide leadership and oversee all technical components of the project Under the guidance of the Technical Advisor, develop and support implementation strategies of the HIV clinical care and treatment component of the project Assist in the provision of technical guidance to field staff and in-country partners ensuring that state-of-the-art knowledge is integrated into program planning and implementation Ensure the training of relevant staff in HIV/TB related clinical care/ART across the project Support the development of guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation, evaluation of clinical management and monitoring of HIV/AIDS Assist in the development of evaluation strategies for HIV related clinical care indicators Supervise and provide technical support for facility-based Technical Officers Contribute to identifying, analyzing, documenting and disseminating best practices and lessons learned from the ZDFPCT project related to HIV clinical care and treatment Apply these lessons learnt to modify existing program and improve the design of new programs Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and requirements:
MBCHB / MBBS Medical Doctor with at least 5 years’ experience or Medical Licentiate, Clinical Officer or related degree with at least 7 years Familiarity with Zambian public-sector health system and NGOs and CBOs highly desirable 5 to 8 years in public health, including HIV/AIDS/TB programs. Registered member of the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) At least three in a technical leadership role for a project of similar size and complexity Experience in care, treatment and support for adult and Pediatric HIV/AIDS and TB at the clinical level. Demonstrated management skills, including relevant experience in direct supervision of professional Staff.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
Instructions for submission of application letters and CVs:
Applicants are requested to reference the subject line of their application letter, clearly with the position they are applying for. CVs must be up to a maximum of three pages only. Applicants are advised NOT to submit copies of their certificates at the application stage. These will only be submitted at the request of the organization.
Instructions for submission of application letters and CVs:
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply through FHI 360 career at https://www.fhi360.org/careers
The closing date for receiving all applications is Friday, August 9, 2019.
*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.
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