Title: Technical Officer, Cervical Cancer
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: Technical Officer- Cervical Cancer
Project Description:
FHI 360 seeks a Technical Officer- Cervical Cancer 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 Technical Officer- Cervical Cancer will assist in providing technical support for cervical cancer screening interventions in the ZDFPCT project across the country. He/she will support the Technical Advisor to ensure that cervical cancer screening is integrated into facility HIV programs.
Duties and responsibilities:
Work in collaboration with the MoH national trainers and use updated guidelines to plan, coordinate and supervise successful implementation of cervical cancer screening and treatment trainings. Ensure that project sites develop, implement, monitor and evaluate well thought out activities that will ensure all HIV positive women on ART are given the opportunity to undergo cervical cancer screening without fail; Collaborate with the DMS to in supervising facility-based cervical cancer screening focal point persons including nurses, clinical officers and doctors to implement quality cervical cancer screening and treatment programs per MOH guidelines. Support the effective integration and intensification of HIV services in already ongoing cervical cancer programmes and vice versa; Oversee and ensure that women who need follow-up or referral for advanced care such as loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) and histopathology evaluation receive the appropriate referral services Under the guidance of the Technical Advisor, participate in relevant technical meetings including Cervical Cancer Technical Working Group meetings. Contribute to the reviewing and updating clinical care guidelines including cervical cancer screening and treatment guidelines in line with national and global guidelines Ensure quality assurance/quality control systems are effectively integrated into the program by conducting regular quality checks on randomly selected images of pre-cancerous lesions diagnosed by the facility-based teams. Oversee the planning and implementation of education activities, including training of volunteers in raising awareness on the benefits of cervical cancer screening and conducting demand creation campaigns Coordinate supply chain and ensure timely, accurate forecasting and constant supply of cervical cancer screening equipment and consumables. Work with the M&E team to accurately document and analyze cervical cancer screening data and ensure that the data is used for timely decision making; Conduct appropriate operations/implementation science research to inform programming and improve patient outcomes Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications and requirements:
Must be a Nurse Midwife with a BSc in nursing with 5-10 year working experience. An expert trainer and mentor in Visual Inspection and Acetic Acid (VIA) Experience in description and management of patients associated with positive VIA findings amongst HIV+ women Experience in managing and implementing busy cervical cancer screening programs; Good understanding of current national cervical cancer screening and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment interventions Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience in capacity building and implementing HIV and AIDS programs in line with PEPFAR guidelines is an added advantage.
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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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