Background

Coalition Health Zambia (CHZ) is a Zambian organisation working to improve health outcomes through health systems strengthening, technical assistance, service delivery, community engagement, capacity building, partnerships and innovation. CHZ collaborates with the Ministry of Health, development partners, civil society organisations, communities and other stakeholders to implement sustainable health interventions to improve individuals and communities' health in Zambia and the region.

In partnership with the CIDRZ led Controlling HIV Epidemic Project (CHEP), CHZ is implementing Coordinated, Community-led Demand Creation for PrEP in 16 districts across 6 provinces. The goal is to increase awareness, informed decision-making, and uptake of PrEP including Lenacapavir (LEN) as part of Zambia’s combination HIV prevention package through coordinated Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) interventions and community mobilization among priority populations the high burden districts. CHZ will work closely with the Ministry of Health (MoH), National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council (NAC), the Provincial Health Offices, District Health Offices, community structures and other key stakeholders.

Position summary:

The District Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating, supporting, and monitoring programme implementation within the assigned district. The position will serve as the primary link between the project team, the District Health Office, health facilities, community structures, and local stakeholders. The District Coordinator will ensure that activities are implemented according to the approved workplan, quality standards, and programme guidance, while supporting timely reporting and resolution of implementation challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of programme activities within the assigned district, including SBC interventions to increase awareness and uptake of PrEP including LEN, in collaboration with the various stakeholders at district level.
• Serve as the primary project contact to work in collaboration with the DHO, health facilities, community structures, local leaders, and other district-level stakeholders.
• Support the identification, recruitment, orientation, training, and ongoing mentorship of project-supported community-based volunteers (CBVs), in collaboration with facility in-charges and the project team.
• Support implementation of approved SBC interventions and ensure that activities follow programme design, tools, and technical guidance.
• Facilitate the distribution, appropriate use, and accountability of SBC materials within the assigned district.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to project sites and community activities to assess progress, identify challenges, and support practical corrective actions.
• Work with the DHO team, health facilities, and district stakeholders to plan and conduct community engagement, mobilisation, and awareness activities related to HIV prevention services, including LEN.
• Support routine data collection, verification, validation, and timely submission of accurate district-level programme data and reports.
• Support the rapid LEN PrEP needs assessment in the assigned district in collaboration with the M&E Coordinator and relevant team members.
• Document implementation progress, best practices, lessons learned, success stories, and emerging issues from the assigned district.
• Facilitate engagement with health facility staff, community leaders, CBVs, and other local stakeholders to strengthen demand creation and community mobilisation.
• Escalate implementation risks, safeguarding concerns, operational challenges, and issues requiring technical or management support to the SBC Technical Lead.
• Participate in district coordination meetings, review meetings, trainings, and other activities as assigned.

Key competencies

• Technical Knowledge in HIV Prevention Programming: Understanding of HIV/AIDS programming, PrEP, Lenacapavir, demand creation, and community-led interventions.
• Data Management and Reporting: Ability to collect, verify, maintain, and report programme data using Excel, DHIS2, or other relevant M&E tools.
• District-Level Programme Implementation: Ability to coordinate and monitor activities within one district and ensure delivery against approved plans and timelines.
• Capacity Building and Mentorship: Ability to support training, coaching, and mentorship of CBVs and frontline workers.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build effective relationships with MoH, NAC, health facilities, partners, community leaders, and community members.
• Community Mobilisation and SBC: Practical experience supporting community engagement, mobilisation, and SBC activities in health or development programmes.
• Problem Solving and Adaptability: Ability to identify field-level challenges, propose practical solutions, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Report Writing and Documentation: Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and timely activity reports, success stories, and lessons learned.
• Organisation and Time Management: Ability to plan activities, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work with limited supervision.

Qualifications and experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in programme implementation, community mobilisation, SBC, Monitoring & Evaluation, or health and development programmes.
• Technical Experience: Experience in HIV/AIDS, SRHR, PrEP, community health, or demand creation programming is desirable.
• Experience working with community-based programmes, volunteers, health facilities, or district-level structures.
• Familiarity with Zambia’s health system and district coordination structures, including District Health Offices.
• Data and Digital Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel; experience with DHIS2 or similar systems is an advantage.
• Training and Facilitation Skills: Demonstrated ability to support training, orientation, community engagement, and mentorship activities.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel within the assigned district and to project sites as required.
• Ability to work independently, respectfully, and effectively in community and remote settings.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, inclusion, and respect for communities.

• Coordinate implementation of programme activities within the assigned district, including SBC interventions to increase awareness and uptake of PrEP including LEN, in collaboration with the various stakeholders at district level.
• Serve as the primary project contact to work in collaboration with the DHO, health facilities, community structures, local leaders, and other district-level stakeholders.
• Support the identification, recruitment, orientation, training, and ongoing mentorship of project-supported community-based volunteers (CBVs), in collaboration with facility in-charges and the project team.
• Support implementation of approved SBC interventions and ensure that activities follow programme design, tools, and technical guidance.
• Facilitate the distribution, appropriate use, and accountability of SBC materials within the assigned district.
• Conduct regular monitoring visits to project sites and community activities to assess progress, identify challenges, and support practical corrective actions.
• Work with the DHO team, health facilities, and district stakeholders to plan and conduct community engagement, mobilisation, and awareness activities related to HIV prevention services, including LEN.
• Support routine data collection, verification, validation, and timely submission of accurate district-level programme data and reports.
• Support the rapid LEN PrEP needs assessment in the assigned district in collaboration with the M&E Coordinator and relevant team members.
• Document implementation progress, best practices, lessons learned, success stories, and emerging issues from the assigned district.
• Facilitate engagement with health facility staff, community leaders, CBVs, and other local stakeholders to strengthen demand creation and community mobilisation.
• Escalate implementation risks, safeguarding concerns, operational challenges, and issues requiring technical or management support to the SBC Technical Lead.
• Participate in district coordination meetings, review meetings, trainings, and other activities as assigned.

• Technical Knowledge in HIV Prevention Programming
• Data Management and Reporting
• District-Level Programme Implementation
• Capacity Building and Mentorship
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Community Mobilisation and SBC
• Problem Solving and Adaptability
• Report Writing and Documentation
• Organisation and Time Management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
• Experience with DHIS2 or similar systems is an advantage
• Training and Facilitation Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in programme implementation, community mobilisation, SBC, Monitoring & Evaluation, or health and development programmes.
• Experience in HIV/AIDS, SRHR, PrEP, community health, or demand creation programming is desirable.
• Experience working with community-based programmes, volunteers, health facilities, or district-level structures.
• Familiarity with Zambia’s health system and district coordination structures, including District Health Offices.