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VMMC District Coordinator 11 Positions
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D005 - Human Resources
Ndola, Kabwe, Solwezi - Ndola District, Copperbelt Province
10 May 2023 00:00
17 May 2023 00:00
Project summary 

The USAID Zambia Integrated Health (USAID ZIH) project aims to improve health outcomes of Zambians through equitable access to high-quality, client-centered HIV, TB/HIV, MNCH, and family planning/reproductive health services, products, and information. 

Job Summary

Reports to District ART team Lead. The VMMC coordinator is responsible for all Male Circumcision clinical matters in the district. The primary role of the Male Circumcision coordinator is to supervise MC Providers, MC Counsellors and Hygiene Assistants operating in the district. They are responsible for consumable and non-consumables supplies in the district together with infection prevention in all sites, ensure all clients return for reviews and identify and manage Adverse Events. He /she ensures availability and use of appropriate SOPs and Guidelines in Program implementation. Ensure all Clients who test positive are linked to ART for care support and treatment. They also participate in conducting procedures.

  • Supervise staff in the completion of all MC activities. Ensure QA/QC is a priority in all our service deliveries. Conduct procedures as needed and adhere to procedural and international guidelines.
  • Ensure all clients return for their review dates, 2 days 14 days and 6 weeks after procedure. 
  • Maintain infection prevention in all operating rooms according to MOH guidelines.
  • Maintain Infection prevention in all MC sites as per guidelines.
  • Performing quality checks (QC /QA) in a timely manner
  • Identify, manage and refer all AEs as per guidelines and standard operating procedures.
  • Ensure supplies are ordered timely and are in stock all the time.
  • Maintain an accurate and current inventory of all clinic equipment and supplies in all MC sites.
  • Supervise and mentor all other MC members of staff ZIH and MOH
  • Always maintain strict client confidentiality and privacy.
  • Be accountable and responsible for resources and supplies, such as data collection forms, client’s files, equipment, registers Guidelines and facilities. 
  • Serve as a liaison between ZIH, community and district staff as necessary.
  • Perform any other regularly assigned duties.
  • Ensure all Clients who test positive are linked to ART for support treatment and care.
Qualifications
  • Diploma in Nursing /Clinical Medical Sciences /Medical Licentiate
  • Certificate in MC provision
  • Psychosocial Counsellor
  • 2 years or more years’ experience in VMMC provision
  • Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in VMMC program.
  • Demonstrated success in providing hands-on capacity building and technical assistance to health care providers and other stakeholders
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in project implementation; excellent interpersonal skills.

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted