Ongoing Recruitment at Copperbelt Health Education Project (CHEP)

The Copperbelt Health Education Project (CHEP) is a National Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)  has in the past 28 years of operating on the Copperbelt, Southern, Eastern, Central, Lusaka, Luapula and North Western Provinces focusing on Health and Development work.  CHEP has carried out activities on the prevention of further spread of HIV, Malaria and TB and other developmental activities.

CHEP has gone into partnership with PACT through the implementation of the Z-CHPP Project, which is a USAID, funded Project.   The District Coordinator will be hired to support the implementation of the Community HIV component of the Z-CHPP Project

DISTRICT COORDINATOR – Kalulushi

The Project District Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all Community HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support (ZCHPP), activities and implementation, using a targeted evidence-based approach and will be responsible for the day-to-day district Z-CHPP community project activities as assigned by the Project Manager. He/she will lead the implementation of Z-CHPP program activities, support the development, adaptation, adoption and dissemination of innovative prevention programs, identify strategies in mobilizing and engaging communities in HIV/AIDS prevention programs, and provide technical expertise in HIV prevention, treatment, care, ART adherence support, adolescent/youth reproductive health and capacity development. This position will report to the ZCHPP Project Manager for overall technical direction working with the overall support of the Executive Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the development of Z-CHPP project annual work plans, quarterly and annual reports as well as development and dissemination of information regarding the project.
• Recruit and supervise District Community volunteers and change Agents for the project.
• Provide leadership, supervision and overall management of the Project activities at district and community level.
• Collaborate with the Provincial  Z-CHPP Pact staff in the implementation of the projects through the district and community structures
• Engage local partners (Government Agencies and stakeholder,( CBOs, DATF, NGOs) to roll out new and fortify existing HIV prevention interventions in close collaboration and coordination at the community level.
• Facilitate development and strengthen HIV/AIDS activities with partnerships and stakeholders in line with the scope of work of the project.
• Organize, coordinate and facilitate the development or revision of materials for trainings, workshops, and meetings to address technical assistance needs and to support implementing community stakeholders.
• Facilitate development and strengthening of stakeholder networks and partnerships.
• Organize, coordinate, and facilitate trainings, workshops, and meetings to address HIV/AIDS-related activities to support key district implementers.
•  Coordinates monitoring and evaluation activities for the project, with the support of the M & E Officer and develop required reports on the program.
• Liaise with Government Agencies and key stakeholders keeping them up to date of program progress and maintain their support and buy-in.
•  Provide Support to the DREAMS Initiative in Kitwe
•  Ensure timely reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis and consolidate reports to submit to the Country Office.
• Participate actively in proposal development for project sustainability.
• Conduct any other duties as assigned by the Organization

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences or relevant or equivalent experience.
• Training and knowledge in Community HIV/AIDs prevention, treatment, care and support
• Ability to work under pressure
• Fluency in the local language and English for day-to-day communications and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Program management experience (Monitoring & Evaluation experience)
•  Strong team player with very good interpersonal skills and ability to take initiative and manage a number of activities simultaneously
• Ability to use MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)

If you meet any of the above requirements, you can send your application letter with an updated CV to the following address no later than 8th Sept, 2018. Only shortlisted candidates shall be notified:

The CHEP Board of Directors
C/O The Executive Director
P.O.BOX 23567
PLOT NO. 8, Diamond Drive, Martindale, Kitwe Central
KITWE

Or email: [email protected] copy also [email protected].