Provincial Health Office, Eastern Province
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates/All Sources
OPENING DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2020
CLOSING DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
WORK HOURS: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week
SALARY: A competitive package will be offered to successful candidates on annual contract basis.
The Eastern Provincial Health Office under the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Project through a Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the positions listed to be employed on a one-year contract basis.
PROVINCIAL PREVENTION OF MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISSION (PMTCT) COORDINATOR (1 POSITION)
Location: Eastern Provincial Health Office- Chipata District
Job Purpose: To strengthen PMTCT services in the province towards virtual elimination of vertical transmission of HIV from mother to child.
Principal Accountabilities
- Puts in place, systems for effective coordination and implementation of evidence-based and optimum PMTCT services across all support districts and sites in the province for maximum results.
- Coordinates all community, site and above-site level partners involved in the implementation of PMTCT activities in the province inclusive of government and other none state actors.
- Undertakes to ensure that all sites in the province providing PMTCT services have the necessary equipment/supplies and skills.
- Ensures that not less than 95% of pregnant and breastfeeding women seeking services in support sites know their HIV status and are re-tested according to national guidelines.
- Ensures that all HIV pregnant and breastfeeding women are receiving efficacious treatment, retained in care, and achieve viral suppression at not less than 95%.
- Ensures that all HIV Exposed Infants (children born to HIV positive mothers) are tested at birth or within 0-2months and subsequently until final outcome at 24 months is determined.
Required, Qualification, Skills and Experience
- Grade 12 certificate with at least five O- level credits or better.
- Degree or higher in Nursing.
- Professional Diploma or Certificate in Midwifery is required.
- Registered with Health General Nursing Council of Zambia.
- At least three (3) years relevant experience in HIV programming with particular bias to PMTCT is required.
- Experience in PEPFAR supported TB/HIV programs will be an added advantage.
- Ability to write technical papers and reports clearly in English
- Ability to communicate fluently in English and local languages
- Ability to analyze and present granular program data is a must.
- Must between the Age of 21 years and 50 years
- Other skills/Attributes: Computer literate, Managerial skills, Interpersonal relations, initiative.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates should send their credentials to:
The Provincial Health Director Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 510023, Hospital Road, Chipata attaching the following:
- A formal application letter or cover letter;
- A current CV;
- Photocopies of all professional certificates and degrees; and
- Contact information for at least three professional references.
Ministry of Health
Provincial Health Office, Eastern Province
P.O Box 510023, Hospital Road, Chipata