Project summary
The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) and Development Aid from People to People in Zambia (DAPP Zambia) have partnered to form a consortium to support the Zambia Defense Force Medical Services (DFMS) to reach sustainable control of the HIV epidemic through the lens of strategic global policies and targets.
The program goal is to support the Zambian Defense Force (ZDF) to reach sustainable control of the HIV epidemic in the military by building the technical capacity of the DFMS health systems to implement a person-centered HIV prevention, care and treatment program aligned with national guidelines and PEPFAR’s Vision 2025.
The Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program Project (DHAPP) project will work in collaboration with the DFMS Team and other stakeholders to:
Increase coverage of comprehensive and client-centered PMTCT and HIV prevention, diagnosis, care, and treatment services in communities and health facilities to reach and maintain 95-95-95 in focus districts.
Increase utilization of community and facility-based quality, person-centered, integrated PMTCT and HIV services.
Increase capacities of the DFMS to gradually transition Direct Service Delivery (DSD) of quality integrated health services and sustain services beyond activity implementation.
Job summary
Reports to Clinical Lead. The incumbent will function as a liaison between the DHAPP project and DFMS regional office to coordinate cooperation and communication between the institutions. In collaboration with the regional office and other stakeholders, he/she will strategically plan, oversee and support implementation of the HIV/TB program with a view of reaching and maintaining the 95 – 95 – 95.
Main duties
- Overseeing the clinical implementation of the DHAPP prevention, care and treatment program in close collaboration with the DFMS regional office.
- Supports capacity building, resulting in high-quality, client-centered HIV, TB/HIV,PMTCT services in communities and health facilities.
- Promotes operational research and innovation to improve access and quality of care for people living with HIV.
- Lead and support the monitoring of the clinical services strategy across the network/region.
- Foster good working relationships and teamwork with staff and volunteers in all departments.
- Be responsible for the standards of clinical care provided by clinical staff.
- Coordinates logistics related to availability of both human and material resources within the DHAPP Network office.
- Ensures that continuous staff development takes place, required for the task, focussed on improved staff motivation and retention.
- Provides oversight to ensure accountable and transparent resource management.
- Responsible for creating a realistic project budget and tracking expenditures and reviewing and approving all project expenses in line with USG regulations.
- Responsible for constantly identifying areas for cost savings and efficiencies so that the project can have the greatest health impact possible within its given budget.
- Works with Audit departments to ensure compliance with U.S. government/ donor and CIDRZ regulations and guidelines.
- Develops and submits all program reports and requirements within stipulated time frames.
Qualifications
- Registered Medical Doctor, with a master’s in health-related field (MPH, Epidemiology etc…)
- Five or more years of demonstrated experience HIV/TB program implementation
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of HIV healthcare.
- Demonstrated experience in health systems programming and/or health systems research.
- Ability to coach, mentor and develop technical capacity in regional and national programs and technical staff in the areas of PMTCT and pediatrics and adults HIV/TB Prevention and care program.
- Detailed working knowledge of technical guidelines, best practices, and innovations PMTCT, Pediatrics and adults HIV/TB Prevention and care program approaches designed for service integration.
- Proven team leadership skills and team player.
- Prior experience working with national/international NGOs and public sector institutions, including the MOH.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in project implementation; excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Good computer skills, including competence in MS Office and internet/e-mail.
- Willingness to travel extensively in the region of support.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.