Ministry of Health
Employment Opportunities (Internal and External)
Provincial Health Office, Western Province with support from U.S Centre for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been implementing programs to
improve the management of TB, STIS and HIV/AIDS care services in the Province
since 2006. To further strengthen the programs,
WPHO is inviting applications
from interested persons who meet the minimum requirements to fill the following
vacant positions on contract basis subject to renewal:
JOB TITLE: District Clinical Mentor
LOCATION: District level: Western Province
REPORTS TO: District Health Director
JOB PURPOSE: To improve TB/HIV clinical care cascade focusing on meeting
targets for epidemic control and improving quality of services provided in
all sites of the district. The mentor will work with Clinical Care teams at
district level to achieve excellence in ART sites.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILTY (MAIN DUTIES)
• Supports TB and ART providers in the provision of targeted and data-
driven technical support and clinical mentorship
• Participates in Tele ECHO program to ensure improved provision of TB/HIV
services in the district and build competency among providers
• Participates in identification of training gaps in TB/HIV at both community
and health facility levels in the district
• Performs timely and regular analysis of site level performance of every site
in assigned district with special attention to highest impact sites with
support from Monitoring & Evaluation team.
• Undertakes effective implementation and review of ART and TB
guidelines/standards to ensure adherence to national guidelines in the
provision of quality TB and ART services.
• Undertakes timely formulation, implementation of individual action plans
to ensure attainment of set program objectives and targets.
• Undertakes routine program data analysis, and performance reviews to
ensure improved program implementation and performance.
• Supervises documentation of laboratory results in medical records for TB
and ART clients.
• Support timely identification of virally unsuppressed clients for referral to
Enhanced Adherence Counselling
• Regularly monitors and evaluates TB and ART activities in the delivery of
health services in the District in order to implement appropriate
interventions
• Undertakes Quality Improvement/QA projects in collaboration with TULEPS
and facility staff in order to identify best practices and generate
information for decision making
• Collaborates with other technical staff at both district and facility levels to
establish workable client centered models of care for stable clients
• Facilitates fast tracking of stable clients and 6 months dispensation of
ARVS to clients stable on ART while ensuring that the supply chain of
commodities is not interrupted
• Compiles weekly, monthly, quarterly as well as annual ad-hoc reports as
required timely.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS
• Grade 12 Full Certificate or equivalent
Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Clinical Medical Sciences
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of Zambia with a valid
practicing license
• Degree in Clinical Medicine will be an added advantage
• At least five (5) years of relevant work experience
Experience in TB/HIV service provision at health facility will be an added
advantage:
• Training in HIV management for both adults and pediatrics and/or
Management of Opportunistic Infections
• Experience in PEPFAR supported TB/HIV activities will be an added
advantage;
• Age between 21 and 45 years.
• Clear understanding of the reporting hierarchy at district and facility levels
• Basic training in project management
Ability to write and communicate fluently in English and local languages
Other skills/Attributes: Computer literate, Managerial skills, Good
Interpersonal relations initiative
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
The applicants meeting the above job specifications and competencies should
apply enclosing their; application letter, 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.
CLOSING DATE: 29TH AUGUST, 2022
Address applications to:
The Provincial Health Director
Provincial Health Office
Independence Road
P.O. Box 910022, MONGU