PMTCT Program Officer job at Republic of Zambia Ministry of Health

Vacancy title: PMTCT Program Officer

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Admin & Office ]

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Republic of Zambia Ministry of Health

Deadline of this Job:
16 September 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Mongu , South - Central Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 15, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
LOCATION: Provincial Health Office
JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate CDC supported PMTCT/EID activities in western province, provide technical assistance to PMTCT providers and contribute to the achievement of the UNAID 95-95-95 goals and CDC set goals under CDC REPORTS TO: Public Care Specialist

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY (MAIN DUTIES)
Monitors the implementation of HIV testing services for Pregnant and Breast feeding women (PBF), their partners and offer technical support according to current national guidelines.
• Monitors the implementation of re-testing policy in ANC, Labour Delivery (L&D) and breast feeding women and offer technical support.
• Monitors the implementation of HIV testing for HIV Exposed Infants(HEIS) according to current national guidelines.
• Monitors achievement of set targets
Undertakes regular review of PMTCT guidelines and standards implementation to ensure adherence to national guidelines in the provision of quality PMTCT services Coordinates inductions, orientations and Trainings of HC/Ps and EID/VL champions
• Monitors linkage of HIV positive mothers and infants to treatment
• Spear heads developments of systems to track missed appointments for Pregnant & Baby Mother pairs(P&BMP) Supervises and monitors routine and targeted monitoring for treatment failure through regular assessment of Viral load (VL) as per national guidelines, and results documented in medical records.
• Facilitates availability of uninterrupted supply of logistics and ARVs in liaison with Pharmacists and lab program officer Undertakes planning and budgeting for PMTCT program.
• Undertakes timely, operational research activities in oreler to generate information on service within the financial year activity

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12 certificate with at least five O-level credits or better; Degree in Nursing with a Diploma in Midwiferys or Degree in Midwifery: Registration with General Nursing Council of Zambia with valid practicing license;
• At least five (5) years relevant experience in TB/HIV Programme;
• Must be trained in WHO ART Modules; Experience in PEPFAR supported TB/HIV programs will be an added advantage;
• Training in Project management will be added advantage;
• Ability to write technical papers and reports clearly in English;
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and local languages; . Must between the Age of 21 years and 55 years;
Other skills/Attributes: ComputerEpiferate Managerial skills, Interpersonal relations, initiative.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education:
Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
Instructions for submission of applications The advert is Internal for Western Province Ministry of Health and applicants meeting the above job specifications and competencies and in Western Province should apply enclosing their; application letter stating the facility they are from and address, detailed curriculum vitae, Photocopies of NRC, professional and academic qualifications and any other relevant documents. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. A One (1) year contract will be offered to successful candidate subject to renewal depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Clearly mark on top of the envelope the position you are applying for.
Address applications to:
The Provincial Health Director
Provincial Health Office
Independence Road
P.O. Box 910022
MONGU


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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 16 September 2022
Duty Station: Mongu
Posted: 15-09-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 15-09-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 15-09-2066
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