Position Title: Technical Officer, HIV Prevention Care, and Treatment
Location: Lusaka
Reports to: Advisor Prevention, care, and support
Duration: Short Term Assignment
Detailed tasks
Provide technical assistance and capacity building on HIV care, treatment and support for key populations by ensuring innovative and evidence-based programming. Provide technical support to implementing partners and key stakeholders in adaptation and implementation of routine HIV Testing, Self-Test, Index and Partner notification services (PNS), Social Networking Strategy to reach KPs within specific networks, PrEP and PEP Lead the implementation of “test and start” strategy, case finding, addressing loss to follow-up and offering differentiated models of service delivery appropriate for different KP typologies Conduct capacity building for health care providers to reduce stigma against key populations and improve their clinical competence in providing appropriate health services to key populations using a human rights approach Improve site-level clinical monitoring and data use by teams at national and site levels to identify and address bottlenecks in real-time, improve reporting on adherence, Viral Load assessments, repeat contacts, and referral completion Support approaches to address the positive health dignity and prevention of key populations living with HIV. Participate in quality improvement and research-related activities Provide substantial input into project reports; quarterly, semiannual and annual Perform any other duties as assigned
Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Knowledge of health and development programs in Zambia. Knowledge and competencies in designing and implementing QI/QA/QC interventions Experience and Ability to engage with government and other key stakeholders Experience in designing and implementing key population-focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment interventions, including approved HTS modalities and Algorithms in Zambia, PrEP. PEP, and ART guidelines and protocols Knowledge of Zambian clinical setting, including government and non-government perspectives. Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the social, political ethical issues surrounding KPs. Prior experience working on integrated reproductive health programs including Family Planning, VMMC, STI management, and GBV will be an added advantage Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, consultants and recipients of assistance. Excellent facilitation, training, and mentorship skills Are Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
Qualification and requirements
Medical Licentiate, Clinical Officer General, BSc. Nsg with at least 8 years in public health, including HIV/AIDS/FP/STI programs. A higher degree such as MPH will be an added advantage Additional training in ART management in Zambia is desirable Registered with the Health Professions or General Nursing Councils of Zambia (HPCZ/GNC). Familiarity with the Zambian public health system as well as NGOs and CBOs highly desirable. Prior work experience in a USAID funded project will be an added advantage
Deliverables
Monthly technical activity reports Monthly gap analysis reports highlighting strategies to address identified gaps Weekly updates on Viral Load monitoring by site (Complete cascade)
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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- Job City Lusaka, Zambia
