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JOB DESCRIPTION
District Epidemic Control Centre (DEpiCC) Clinical Coordinator – USAID CHEKUP II Activity
DEPARTMENT/UNIT: Technical – Priority Populations Unit

LOCATION: Kasama, Zambia

DURATION: Full-Time position

REPORTS TO: District Epidemic Control Centre (DEpiCC) – Manager

POSTING DATE: 05/09/2024

DEADLINE DATE: 05/14/2024

Description :
John Snow Health Limited (JSH), a public health organization dedicated to improving the provision of public health services in Zambia and the region, is recruiting for an Advisor, Priority Populations for the USAID-funded Controlling HIV Epidemic for Key and Underserved Populations (CHEKUP II). CHEKUP II aims to address the needs of people living with HIV (PLHIV) and those most at risk of acquiring HIV and contribute to HIV mitigation and epidemic control. In addition, the program seeks to improve the health outcomes of priority populations in the highest HIV-burden provinces of Zambia.

The DEpiCC Clinical Coordinator leads and coordinates service delivery to increase HIV counselling and testing, linkage to treatment and care, and uptake and sustained use of PrEP and other HIV prevention services amongst key and underserved populations in USAID CHEKUP service delivery points.

This is a full-time position. There will be seven positions in total based in Chipata, Chirundu,

Lusaka, Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi, Kasama, and Nakonde. The DEpiCC Manager will supervise the Clinical Coordinator

Roles and Responsibilities
Provide strategic, technical and programmatic support to all clinical related areas for CHEKUP II in the relevant implementation district.
Through close collaboration with the social mobilisation team, ensures that inherent and generated demand is matched with the needed services including PrEP, STI screening, FP etc.
Develop/review and adapt evidence-based clinical training materials, performance standards, inter-unit mentorship programme, and supervisory systems needed for program implementation
In collaboration with the social mobilisation team, scale-up collaboration and capacity building with the Ministry of Health (MOH) counterparts to ensure the sustainability of PrEP services in selected supported sites beyond the life of the project
Promote the integration of PrEP, STI screening, FP, among others, in non-traditional service delivery points through training and onsite mentorship of appropriate service providing cadres
Work with the MOH’s Supply Chain unit to ensure consistent availability of PrEPinclined commodities and supplies
Work with CHEKUP II’s Strategic Information unit to ensure effective documentation and tracking of PrEP-related and other clinical-inclined indicators
In collaboration with the DEpiCC manager, foster networking with the PMO, DMO, DACA, the private sector, and key community structures in promoting uptake and access to PrEP and HIV prevention services in the district • Adhere to JSH’s personnel, financial, operations and fraud management policies.
Perform other duties as guided by the supervisor consistent with CHEKUP II’s objectives.

Qualifications
Nurse/Clinical Officer with a degree in a health-related field. Post-graduate qualification in public health (MPH) or equivalent is added advantage
At least four (4) years` experience in health programs implementation; a focus on STI treatment, FP, ART and PrEP programs among key and under-served populations is an advantage;
In-depth knowledge and understanding of current evidence-base and internationally agreed on global strategies and interventions around PrEP and HIV prevention
Proven experience in health program planning, management, and coordination
Demonstrable expertise in capacity building, including facilitation of training and coaching of health care providers through supportive supervision;
Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and advocacy skills;
Ability to work in a team and to lead a team
Experience in quality assurance of PrEP services an advantage;
Computer literate in Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
Ability to travel frequently to provide technical support to CHEKUP II sites in urban and rural communities.

Supervision and Reporting:

The DEpiCC Clinical Coordinator will work under the guidance and supervision of the DEpiCC Manager.

How to Apply?
To apply, kindly fill out the application form here.

Please note that you do not need to apply if you do not meet the minimum requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date: May 14, 2024 .