REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
MINISTRY OF HEALTH PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE
WESTERN PROVINCE
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL)

Provincial Health Office, Western Province with support from US 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 for renewal:

JOB TITLE: HIV/TB NURSE MENTOR

LOCATION: Districts Level: Western Province

REPORTS TO: District Health Director

JOB PURPOSE:

To undertake the provision of onsite mentorship to MCH staffinin the Districts to attain proficiency in HIV service provision in order to improve clinical care. HIV epidemic control with special focus to elimination of Mother to Child transmission of HIV.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY (MAIN DUTIES)

Supports ART- providers to provide targeted and data-driven technical support and clinical mentorship to MCH staff and participates in Tele ECHO program to ensure Improved provision of PMTCT services in the district and build competency among providers.
Undertakes regular analysis of site-level performance in order to assess the impact of PMTCT services and implement appropriate interventions to prevent new infections among HEls and negative women and sexual partners.
Undertakes effectively implementation and review of PMTCT guidelines and standards to ensure adherence to national guidelines in the provision
of quality PMTCT services
Undertakes timely formulation, implementation of individual action plans
to ensure attainment of set program objectives and targets.
Undertakes regular maintenance and updating of the PMICT/EID database, in order to facilitate accessibility of information, generation of reports and inform decision-making.
Undertakes routine program data analysis, and performance reviews to ensure improved program implementation and performance.
Undertakes Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance projects in collaboration with MCH Clinic staff in order to identify best practices and generate information for decision making
Generate timely monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual program reports.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent
Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery, and ART Nurse prescriber added advantage
Registration with General Nursing Council of Zambia with valid practicing
license.
Degree in Nursing will be an added advantage
Must be between 21 and 45 years
Three (3) years relevant work experience
Ability to write technical and analytical reports
Fluent in English and local language

Other skills/Attributes:

Good communication and interpersonal skills, Computer literacy (Microsoft office ie word. PowerPoint and excel, Integrity, confidentiality, and Analytical skills.