John Snow Health Limited (JSH)
JOB DESCRIPTION
District Epidemic Control Centre (DEpiCC) Clinical Coordinator – USAID CHEKUP II Activity
LOCATION: Chipata, Chirundu, Lusaka, Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi, Kasama, and Nakonde.
DURATION: Full-Time
REPORTS TO: DEpiCC Manager
POSTING DATE: 10/28/2022
DEADLINE DATE: 11/04/2022
Background
John Snow Health Limited (JSH), a public health organization dedicated to improving the provision of public health services in Zambia and the region, is recruiting for District Epidemic Control Centre (DEpiCC) Clinical Coordinator for the USAID-funded Controlling HIV Epidemic for Key and Underserved Populations (CHEKUP II). CHEKUP II aims to address the needs of people living with HIV (PLHIV) and those most at risk of acquiring HIV and contribute to HIV mitigation and epidemic control. In addition, the program seeks to improve the health outcomes of priority populations in the highest HIV-burden provinces of Zambia.
This is a full-time position. There will be seven positions in total based in Chipata, Chirundu, Lusaka, Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi, Kasama, and Nakonde. The DEpICC Manager will supervise the Provider.
Description
The DEpiCC Clinical Coordinator leads and coordinates service delivery to increase HIV counselling and testing, linkage to treatment and care, and uptake and sustained use of PrEP and other HIV prevention services amongst key and underserved populations in USAID CHEKUP service delivery points.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic, technical and programmatic support to all clinical related areas for CHEKUP II in the relevant implementation district.
Through close collaboration with the social mobilisation team, ensures that inherent and generated demand is matched with the needed services including PrEP, STI screening, FP etc.
Develop/review and adapt evidence-based clinical training materials, performance standards, inter-unit mentorship programme, and supervisory systems needed for program implementation
In collaboration with the social mobilisation team, scale-up collaboration and capacity building with the Ministry of Health (MOH) counterparts to ensure the sustainability of PrEP services in selected supported sites beyond the life of the project
Promote the integration of PrEP, STI screening, FP, among others, in non-traditional service delivery points through training and onsite mentorship of appropriate service providing cadres
Work with the MOH’s Supply Chain unit to ensure consistent availability of PrEP-inclined commodities and supplies
Work with CHEKUP II’s Strategic Information unit to ensure effective documentation and tracking of PrEP-related and other clinical-inclined indicators
In collaboration with the DEpiCC manager, foster networking with the PMO, DMO, DACA, the private sector, and key community structures in promoting uptake and access to PrEP and HIV prevention services in the district
Adhere to JSH’s personnel, financial, operations and fraud management policies.
Qualifications
Nurse/Clinical Officer with a degree in a health-related field. Post-graduate qualification in public health (MPH) or equivalent is added advantage
At least four (4) years experience in health programs implementation; a focus on STI treatment, FP, ART and PrEP programs among key and under-served populations is an advantage;
In-depth knowledge and understanding of current evidence-base and internationally agreed on global strategies and interventions around PrEP and HIV prevention
Proven experience in health program planning, management, and coordination
Demonstrable expertise in capacity building, including facilitation of training and coaching of health care providers through supportive supervision;
Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and advocacy skills;
Ability to work in a team and to lead a team
Experience in quality assurance of PrEP services an advantage;
Computer literate in Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
Ability to travel frequently to provide technical support to CHEKUP II sites in urban and rural communities.
Supervision and Reporting:
The DEpiCC Clinical Coordinator will work under the guidance and supervision of the DEpiCC Manager
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and CV with three references and full addresses and contact information via the application form through the following link.
Kindly indicate which district you are applying for; and your language proficiency for the major language spoken in that district.
Please note that you do not need to apply if you don’t meet the minimum requirements. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, kindly assume that your application was not successful.
Closing Date: November 4, 2022
JSH is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information or political affiliation.
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