Location: Ndola, Kitwe, Luanshya, Mufulira, Chingola, Kabwe and Kapiri

Project summary  

The Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ) under the Controlling HIV Epidemic Program (CHEP) project will be implementing the HIV program to reach sustainable control of the HIV epidemic through the lens of the Zambia national HIV targets and the America first vision.

The program goal is to support the ministry of health to reach sustainable control of the HIV epidemic, MNCH services and GHS activities across   three provinces namely, Copperbelt, central and Northwestern by implementing a person-centered HIV prevention, care and treatment program. aligned with the ministry of health Vision.

The CHEP project will work in collaboration with ministry of health teams at provincial, district and facility level and other stakeholders to:

• Increasing coverage of comprehensive and client-centered HIV testing, prevention, diagnosis, care, and treatment services in communities and health facilities to reach and maintain 95-95-95.
• Increasing utilization of community and facility-based quality, person-centered, integrated vertical transmission prevention (VTP), and other MNCH HIV services.
• Increasing capacities of ministry of health to gradually transition Direct Service Delivery (DSD) of quality integrated health services and sustain services beyond project activity implementation.

Job summary

Reports to Provincial Teal Lead. The District HIV Care and Treatment Medical Mentor provincial clinical mentor will coordinate and supervise all HIV/TB activities in their respective regions and district level. He/she will provide oversight to district teams and facilities in the regions. He/She will ensure that HTS and case finding, continuum of care, viral load coverage and suppression targets are met. The incumbent will work with the district health offices to spearhead HIV/AIDS activities in vision with the ministry of goals.

Main duties

• Overseeing the clinical implementation of the CHEP HIV care and treatment program in close collaboration with Ministry of Health.
• Supports capacity building, resulting in high-quality, client-centered HIV/TB, VTP pediatrics and adolescent services in health facilities and communities.
• Provides direct service in health facilities, provide oversight and support to district and facility staff in executing clinical tasks.  
• Uses evidence-based interventions and innovations to improve access and quality of care for people living with HIV in the district.
• Leads and supports the monitoring of the clinical service strategies across districts.
• Responsible for the standards of clinical care provided by clinical staff in the facilities.
• Provides oversight to ensure accountable and transparent resource management.
• Develops and submits all program reports and requirements within stipulated time frames.

Qualifications

• Medical degree, a Master’s in health-related field (MPH, Epidemiology etc.) is an added advantage.
• Registered with HPCZ with up-to-date practicing license
• Seven or more years of demonstrated experience in HIV/TB program implementation and clinical services.
• 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.
• Proven team leadership skills and a 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. Priority will be given to candidates who reside in the towns where the position is vacant.