Organization Summary:

Ciheb-Zambia is a non-profit local Zambian organisation supporting Ministry of Health to scale up comprehensive HIV prevention and testing services and find the best solutions to life threatening situations among communities in Zambia.

Position Summary

The Clinical Implementation Officer (CIO) will play a pivotal role in facilitating the planning, coordination, and execution of community-based HIV testing, linkage to treatment, and prevention services. The primary objective of this position is to enhance accessibility and utilization of HIV services among adolescents and young people (AYP) and Key and priority populations. The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to drive our mission of reducing HIV transmission rates and improving the overall health outcomes of affected communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute comprehensive project plans for HIV testing, linkage to treatment, and prevention services.
• Provide technical support to the key population civil society organization in the implementation of comprehensive friendly services at the KP wellness centers
• Ensure that project timelines and milestones are met, and activities are carried out efficiently.
• Support the implementation of comprehensive HIV prevention services for AYP including Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, sexual reproductive, violence prevention, condom promotion and distribution services.
• Work with the filed implementation officer to scale up violence prevention packages such as coaching boys into men
• Train and mentor health care workers in adolescent health services
• Scale up social network testing strategy and index testing among the AYP and Key populations
• Work with the adolescent focal point person to strengthen and establish youth friendly services
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community organizations, healthcare providers, and key populations to facilitate access to HIV services.
• Conduct community needs assessments and provide culturally competent services to meet the specific needs of target populations.
• Oversee the clinical aspects of HIV testing and treatment programs, ensuring compliance with established clinical protocols and guidelines.
• Monitor the quality of services provided and implement improvements as needed.
• Collect, analyze, and report data related to HIV testing, treatment, and prevention efforts to measure program impact.
• Prepare regular reports for internal and external stakeholders, including funders and regulatory agencies.
• Deliver training programs for healthcare staff, field implementation officer and community workers on HIV prevention, testing, and treatment.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and skill development within the organization.
• Stay informed about changes in HIV prevention and treatment guidelines, policies, and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Clinical Medicine, Registered Nurse/Midwife, HIV Nurse Prescriber (HNP)
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia
• Possession of a valid Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia practicing license

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of working experience in community TB/HIV programs
• Experience working with priority and vulnerable population
• Proficiency in written communication (adapted to various comprehension levels) and computer literacy
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and techniques, with a demonstrated ability to design and facilitate learning opportunities for adults.