Vacancy title:
Community Liaison Officer (CLO)

[Type: TEMPORARY, Industry: Health Care, Category: Social Services & Nonprofit, Healthcare, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Ministry of Health

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 7 2026

Duty Station:
Various | Solwezi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The North Western 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 ten (10) month contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

POSITION 8: COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER (CLO) — 8 (EIGHT) POSITIONS

Job Purpose

To coordinate and strengthen community engagement in HIV, TB, and related health programs in order to improve health outcomes and promote sustainable partnerships between the District Health Office and communities.Career counseling service

Job Responsibilities

Community Engagement

Coordinates community mobilization and sensitization activities in order to enhance participation in health programs.

Case Identification

Facilitates community-level HIV/TB case identification and linkage to care in order to improve early diagnosis and treatment outcomes.

Treatment Support

Coordinates community-based HIV/TB treatment support, including adherence counselling and follow-ups, to improve retention in care.

Prevention Programs

Coordinates community-driven prevention programs in order to reduce new HIV/TB infections.

Partnerships & Networking

Builds and maintains partnerships with community leaders, CSOs, FBOs, and support groups in order to strengthen community health responses.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Coordinates community-level monitoring and reporting of HIV/TB activities in order to facilitate decision-making and program improvements.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Full Grade 12 Certificate / Full Form V.
• Diploma in Public Health, Community Development, Social Sciences, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Community Development, Social Sciences, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ relevant experience in community health or development programs.
• Ability to write comprehensive reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and local languages.
• Computer literacy.
• Strong interpersonal relations.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Confidentiality.
• Negotiation and advocacy skills.

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NOTE: Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)-verified qualification documents will be an added advantage for all applications submitted under this announcement.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Qualified candidates should clearly indicate the position and station they are applying for, and should submit their credentials by hand (in person) or through the Post Office to:

The Principal Investigator

North Western Province Cooperative Agreement

P.O. Box 110099, Solwezi

North Western Province

Closing Date: 7th August, 2026

Applications must include all of the following:

• Application letter clearly indicating the position and station applied for.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
• Certified copy of National Registration Card (NRC).
• Valid practicing licence/registration with the relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Three (3) traceable referees.

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