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: 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 ACCOUNTABILITY (MAIN DUTIES)

Undertakes HIV testing and counseling for pregnant women, their partners and HEls 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 at 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