Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

NORTH WESTERN PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE (PEPFAR/CDC PROJECT)

Responsibilities or duties

• Provide technical leadership and scientific guidance to all facilities implementing pediatric ART strategies, ensuring alignment with national guidelines and evidence-based practices .
• Identify and address implementation bottlenecks in pediatric antiretroviral treatment (ART) care across health facilities .
• Ensure strong linkages between PMTCT, Early Infant Diagnosis (EID), and OVC care programs to intensify pediatric case finding .
• Provide direct supervision and mentorship to clinical officers and healthcare providers on pediatric ART care to ensure high-quality services and achieve 100% ART optimization and viral suppression targets among children living with HIV .
• Lead quality improvement and program evaluation activities, including data analysis to identify gaps and develop remedial action plans .

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Relevant Grade 12 School Certificate
• Relevant Diploma, Degree, or Professional Qualification for the position applied for
• Valid registration and practising licence with the relevant professional body (where applicable)

Experience needed

Relevant work experience as specified for the position

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Strong communication, analytical, interpersonal, and computer skills

ZAQA-verified academic qualifications will be an added advantage

• Provide technical leadership and scientific guidance to all facilities implementing pediatric ART strategies, ensuring alignment with national guidelines and evidence-based practices .
• Identify and address implementation bottlenecks in pediatric antiretroviral treatment (ART) care across health facilities .
• Ensure strong linkages between PMTCT, Early Infant Diagnosis (EID), and OVC care programs to intensify pediatric case finding .
• Provide direct supervision and mentorship to clinical officers and healthcare providers on pediatric ART care to ensure high-quality services and achieve 100% ART optimization and viral suppression targets among children living with HIV .
• Lead quality improvement and program evaluation activities, including data analysis to identify gaps and develop remedial action plans .

• Strong communication
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer skills

• Relevant Grade 12 School Certificate
• Relevant Diploma, Degree, or Professional Qualification for the position applied for
• Valid registration and practising licence with the relevant professional body (where applicable)
• Relevant work experience as specified for the position
• ZAQA-verified academic qualifications will be an added advantage