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• company: Eastern Provincial Health Office- Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Supported Project
• Location: Zambia
• State: Chipata
• Job type: Full-Time
• Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Zambia

 

Job Description

Ministry of Health

Provincial Health Office, Eastern Province

P.O Box 510023, Hospital Road, Chipata

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN TO:  ALL

OPENING DATE: 2nd September 2021

CLOSING DATE: 8th September 2021

WORK HOURS:  Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week

SALARY:  A competitive package will be offered to successful candidates on a contract basis.

The Eastern 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 one-year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

1.  JOB TITLE:  DISTRICT PMTCT PROGRAM OFFICER (6) Positions

STATION: Chipata, Petauke, Katete, Lundazi, Sinda, and Nyimba District Health Offices

JOB PURPOSE: To supervise the provision of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) Services in order to achieve elimination of vertical transmission of HIV.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises effectively HIV case identification in pregnant and breastfeeding women and children born from HIV-positive mothers in order to facilitate linkage to treatment.
• Supervises effectively treatment of HIV Positive pregnant & breastfeeding women and Infants in order to achieve viral load suppression and reduce HIV transmission.
• Undertakes effective monitoring of viral load in HIV-positive pregnant and breastfeeding women in order to facilitate appropriate clinical interventions.
• Supervises effective implementation of retention strategies among pregnant and breastfeeding women and infants living with HIV in order to achieve improved clinical outcomes.
• Undertakes effectively monitoring and evaluation of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) programs in order to facilitate appropriate interventions.
• Coordinates and undertakes effectively capacity-building programs in order to impart knowledge and skills.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Full-Form 5/ Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and Midwifery or equivalent
• Minimum Three (3) years relevant Pre-Job Experience
• Ability to write comprehensive reports
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

 

Method of Application

Qualified candidates should clearly indicate the position they are applying for and should send their credentials to:

The Provincial Health Director Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 510023, Hospital Road, Chipata attaching the following:

A formal application letter or cover letter; A current CV;

Photocopies of all professional certificates and Contact information for at least three professional references.

Closing Date: 10th September 2021.