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: PMTCT Provider
LOCATION: HEALTH FACILITY LEVEL: Western Province
JOB PURPOSE: To provide PMTCT/EID services to contribute towards elimination
of Vertical transmission of HIV.
Reports to: Facility in charge
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILTY (MAIN DUTIES)
• Undertakes HIV testing and counseling for pregnant women, their partners
and HEIs according to national guidelines
• Implements re-testing policy in ANC, L&D and PN
• Provides IPT according to national guidelines
• Manages all HIV infected P/MBP clients, sexual partners according to the
national guidelines af facility level. Provide PrEP in discordant couples.
• Establishes a working system to
track clients who miss ANC, PNC.
clinical/lab appointments and pharmacy refills, and ensure
documentation of clients brought back on care and ART.
• Undertakes routine and targeted monitoring for treatment failure through
regular assessment of VL and/CD4 count as per national guidelines, and
results documented in medical records
• Provides care to clients with High Viral Load (HVL)
• Undertake timely reporting and requisition of PMTCT logistics
• Maintains up to date individual patient records and an adequate and
secure storage space with an organized filing system that allows for easy
accessibility and patient confidentiality
• Provides timely implementation of departmental/individual work plans in
order to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance and facilitate the
attainment of set program objectives
• Collects facility data, analyzes it, uses findings to inform activities, and
submits monthly reports on progress made towards set targets
• Undertakes Identification and implementation of QI/QA projects in order
to improve quality of PMTCT/EID service.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS
• Grade 12 full certificate or equivalent
• Must be between 21 and 45 years
•Diploma in Nursing or Enrolled Midwifery
• Must be registered with General Nursing Council of Zambia with valid
practicing license
• Two (2) years relevant work experience
• Ability to write technical papers and reports clearly in English
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and local languages
Other skills/Attributes: Computer literacy, good interpersonal relations and
ability to use 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