HIV Testing Services and Community Lead Program Officer x1

Job description

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 below to be employed on a one (1) year contract subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

JOB TITLE: HIV TESTING SERVICES AND COMMUNITY LEAD PROGRAM OFFICER

STATION: Provincial Health Office

JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate community-based HIV/TB programs in order to facilitate health outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertakes effective coordination, implementation of HTS and Community HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment services program within the province and in collaboration with Community Implementing Partners in order to facilitate effective delivery of HIV services.
Coordinates and undertakes effective implementation of HIV Testing Services (facility index testing, Provider Initiated Testing and Counseling, Client initiated Testing and Counseling, and other testing modalities) including safer and ethical index testing to clients at Community Level according to National HIV Consolidated Guidelines to contribute to HIV epidemic control.
Coordinates effectively community HIV/TB case identification in order to facilitate improved clinical outcomes.
Strengthen systems for linkage of clients to HIV treatment and prevention services.
Ensure retention in care to maintain continuum of HIV prevention and care services.
Coordinates effectively community-based HIV/TB treatment, care and support programs in order to facilitate improved clinical outcomes.
Coordinates effectively community-based HIV/TB treatment retention programs in order to facilitate improved clinical outcomes.
Coordinates effectively community-based HIV/TB prevention programs in order to reduce incidence rates.
Coordinates effectively monitoring and evaluation of community programs in order to facilitate decision making.
Provide technical support to district and facilities staff to ensure PLHIV are identified are linked to treatment and care.
Regularly monitors and evaluates activities in the delivery of health services at district and facility in order to ensure adherence to HTS guidelines.
Monitors the compliance of the HIV Testers to certification and registration to the ZCC.
Coordinate activities of DSD and Community health post.
Undertakes development and strengthening systems to improve HIV testing, and ensure provision of standard operating procedures (SOPs), data capturing and reporting tools.
Undertakes effective dissemination of HIV testing, other prevention and Community Health policy and guidelines to facilities and communities.
Undertakes development and implementation of capacity building HTS and prevention interventions in order to impart appropriate skills and knowledge to district and facility staff.
Provides technical support to district and facility staff in order to facilitate provision of quality health services.
Provide mentorship in community HIV prevention, HIV testing and care to the facility and community-based staff.
Undertakes regularly operational research in Community HIV services in order to facilitate generation of information for decision making.
Undertakes effectively, the development of sectional and individual work plans in order to monitor and evaluate performance.
Undertakes effectively and timely supervision of all community staff at district level.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Full Grade 12 Certificate with Five O’levels.Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Clinical Medicine or equivalent
Five (5) years demonstrated work experience with community-based HIV/TB programs at management level.
Valid practicing license and full registration with HPCZ
Certified psychosocial counselor.
Trained in Common Elements Treatment Approach (CETA)
Certified in HIV testing services providers and those with experience in working with adults and children living with HIV.
Experience in coordinating and managing community health workers
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge of the local community and cultural sensitivities.
Experience in community engagement or outreach activities.
Must have a high level of confidentiality and integrity
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Be computer literate
Ability to write comprehensive reports.

HOW TO APPLY
1. Interested and qualified candidates should clearly indicate the position they are applying for on the envelope and all applications should be sent in hard copy not later than 8th September, 2025 at 16:00hrs to:

The Principal Investigator
Eastern Provincial Health Office
P.O. BOX 510023, Chipata.

*Applicants should only apply for one position. Multiple applications will not be considered.
2. Applicants should attach the following:
i. A formal signed cover letter.
ii. A current CV with three (3) traceable referees.
iii. Copy of National Registration Card or Passport and/or work permit.
iv. Photocopies of all academic and professional certificates and;
v. Registration and valid practicing licenses (where applicable).
vi. Provide valid phone numbers and email addresses for easy communication.
vii. Indicate the expected salary & willingness to work in rural areas.
3. All applicants MUST enter their details and attach all relevant documents in the link provided below (Mandatory Requirement):

➢ https://forms.office.com/r/f5f76CWSDh

* Only applicants that complete the two steps above will be considered.

Differently abled suitably qualified applicants are highly encouraged to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: All successful applicants are expected to start work on 1st October, 2025.