JOB TITLE: PMTCT Program Officer                 

LOCATION: Provincial Health Office

JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate CDC supported PMTCT/EID activities in western province, provide technical assistance to PMTCT providers and contribute to the achievement of the UNAID 95-95-95 goals and CDC set goals under CDC

REPORTS TO: Public Health Specialist

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY (MAIN DUTIES)

• Monitors the implementation of HIV testing services for Pregnant and Breast feeding women (PBF), their partners and offer technical support according to current national guidelines.
• Monitors the implementation of re-testing policy in ANC, Labour Delivery (L&D) and breast feeding women and offer technical support.
• Monitors the Implementation of HIV testing for HIV Exposed Infants(HEIs) according to current national guidelines.
• Monitors achievement of set targets
• Undertakes regular review of PMTCT guidelines and standards implementation to ensure adherence to national guidelines in the provision of quality PMTCT services
• Coordinates inductions, orientations and Trainings of HC/Ps and EID/VL champions
• Monitors linkage of HIV positive mothers and infants to treatment
• Spear heads developments of systems to track missed appointments for Pregnant & Baby Mother pairs(P&BMP)
• Supervises and monitors routine and targeted monitoring for treatment failure through regular assessment of Viral load (VL) as per national guidelines, and results documented in medical records.
• Facilitates availability of uninterrupted supply of logistics and ARVs in liaison with Pharmacists and lab program officer
• Undertakes planning and budgeting for PMTCT program.
• Undertakes timely, operational research activities in order to generate information on service within the financial year activity

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 certificate with at least five O- level credits;
• Degree in Nursing with a Diploma in Midwifery or Degree in Midwifery
• Registration with General Nursing Council of Zambia with valid practicing license.
• At least five (5) years relevant experience in TB/HIV Programme
• Must be trained in WHO ART Modules
• Experience in PEPFAR supported TB/HIV programs will be an added advantage
• Trained in Project management will be added advantage
• Ability to write technical papers and reports clearly in English
• Ability to communicate fluently in English and local languages
• Must between the Age of 21 years and 55years
• Other skills/Attributes: Computer literate, Managerial skills, Interpersonal relations, initiative