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John Snow Health Zambia Limited
USAID CHEKUP II ACTIVITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: District Epidemic Control Centre (DEpiCC) Mental Health Coordinator
Location: Chipata, Chirundu, Lusaka, Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi, Kasama, Nakonde
Duration: Full-Time position
Reports to: DEpiCC Manager
Background
John Snow Health Limited (JSH), a public health organization dedicated to improving the provision of public health services in Zambia and the region, is recruiting for District Epidemic Control Centre (DEpiCC) Mental Health Coordinator for the USAID-funded Controlling HIV Epidemic for Key and Underserved Populations (CHEKUP II). CHEKUP II aims to address the needs of people living with HIV (PLHIV) and those most at risk of acquiring HIV and contribute to HIV mitigation and epidemic control. In addition, the program seeks to improve the health outcomes of priority populations in the highest HIV-burden provinces of Zambia.
Description
The DEpiCC Mental Health Coordinator leads the implementation of interventions to increase the uptake and sustained use of mental health and psychosocial services (MHPSS) interventions and as well as lead responses to GBV targeted at key and underserved populations.
This is a full-time position. There will be seven positions in total based in Chipata, Chirundu, Lusaka, Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi, Kasama, and Nakonde. The Coordinator will be supervised by the DEpiCC Manager.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day supervision for all CHEKUP II staff working at the district level working on district-level MHPSS and GBV interventions
- Lead implementation of district-specific MHPSS and GBV prevention and linkage models
- Act as the district-level focal point person for CHEKUP II Child Safeguarding Policy and initiatives
- Facilitate implementation of JSH and CHEKUP II’s Child Safeguarding Policy at the district level
- Establish networks and strategic partnerships to enable sustainable implementation of district-level MHPSS and anti-GBV interventions
- Adhere to JSH’s personnel, financial, operations and fraud management policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor consistent with CHEKUP II’s objectives.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in clinical, health psychology or relevant field. A Master’s Degree or its equivalent is an added advantage
- At least four (4) years of progressive work experience related to MHPSS and GBV Programming and integrated HIV/AIDS programme
- Experience in participatory action planning and engagement of stakeholders at national, district, and Community levels.
- Must have excellent communication (English and language spoken in implementation district), interpersonal, analytical, decision-making, conflict management, empathy, negotiation and networking skills
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Supervision and Reporting:
The DEpiCC Mental Health Coordinator will work under the guidance and supervision of the DEpiCC Manager.
How to Apply:
To apply, please complete the application form available HERE. In addition, applicants must submit a cover letter and CV with three references, full addresses, and contact information via the application form.
Kindly indicate which district you are applying for; and your language proficiency for the major language spoken in that district.
Closing date for Applications: November 04,2022
Please note that you do not need to apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted. If you are still waiting to hear from us within three weeks of closing, kindly assume that your application was unsuccessful.
John Snow Health Zambia, Limited is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or military status (special disabled veterans or veteran status) in any employment decisions.