John Snow Health Limited (JSH)
JOB DESCRIPTION
District Epidemic Control Centre (DEpiCC) Mental Health 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) Mental Health 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 Mental Health Coordinator leads the implementation of interventions to increase the uptake and sustained use of mental health and psychosocial services (MHPSS) interventions and as well as lead responses to GBV targeted at key and underserved populations.
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day supervision for all CHEKUP II staff working at the district level working on district-level MHPSS and GBV interventions
Lead implementation of district-specific MHPSS and GBV prevention and linkage models
Act as the district-level focal point person for CHEKUP II Child Safeguarding Policy and initiatives
Facilitate implementation of JSH and CHEKUP II’s Child Safeguarding Policy at the district level
Establish networks and strategic partnerships to enable sustainable implementation of district-level MHPSS and anti-GBV interventions
Adhere to JSH’s personnel, financial, operations and fraud management policies.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in clinical, health psychology or relevant field. A Master’s Degree or its equivalent is an added advantage
At least four (4) years of progressive work experience related to MHPSS and GBV Programming and integrated HIV/AIDS programme
Experience in participatory action planning and engagement of stakeholders at national, district, and Community levels.
Must have excellent communication (English and language spoken in implementation district), interpersonal, analytical, decision-making, conflict management, empathy, negotiation and networking skills
Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Supervision and Reporting:
The DEpiCC Mental Health 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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