Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S      A N D     E X P E R I E N C E

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Nursing or Clinical Medicine
• 5 years’ experience in the primary healthcare delivery of ART.
• Evidence of experience in a technical support/ coordination (training, mentoring and quality improvement initiatives)
• Prior experience working in HIV epidemic control programs.
• Appropriate registration with the GNC or HPCZ

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s in public health preferred
• Middle level management experience

T E C H N I C A L     A N D     B E H A V I O U R A L     C O M P E T E N C I E S

• Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility
• Communication
• Cultural Awareness
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Planning & Organizing
• Professionalism
• Results Focused, Quality of Work & Accuracy
• Teamwork

K E Y     P E R F O R M A N C E     A R E A S

HIV Testing Services Planning and Coordination

• Coordinate high-impact HTS interventions in supported provinces.
• Provide oversight on Provincial HTS Coordinators, professional and lay counselors’ activities; provide onsite technical and supportive supervision; mentorship and coaching on High impact HTS strategies.
• Provide technical support for the implementation of HIV testing services for adults and children, PBFW, and various modalities (e.g. index testing, HIVST).
• Ensure quality of HIV testing and counseling services according to national guidelines.
• Support accurate and complete documentation of HIV testing activities.

Quality Assurance and Improvement

• Ensure compliance to code of ethics and practice for counselors.
• Identify programmatic performance gaps and capacitate on gaps identified.
• Identify training needs and assist in the development of training plans for programs and supported facilities/management areas.
• Identify bottlenecks and additional needs to improve service delivery and opportunities to exceed targets by staff.

Linkage to Care and Retention

• Coordinate high impact client retention strategies in the supported provinces.
• Together with provincial teams, implement strategies to ensure effective linkage of HIV-positive individuals to treatment and prevention services.
• Strengthen referral systems and follow-up mechanisms for newly identified HIV-positive clients.
• Provide technical assistance for adherence preparation, adherence support, and retention in care for new initiates and clients with high viral loads.
• Support counseling services for clients with Advanced HIV Disease (AHD) and those with non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
• Implement appointment system management and tracking of clients who are late for appointments or experience interruption in treatment.
• Support re-engagement strategies for clients returning to treatment.
• Coordinate formal transfers in and out of the facilities, districts, and provinces.

Programmatic Support and Reporting

• Contribute to developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job aids for HIV testing and retention services.
• Conduct training and mentorship for healthcare workers on HIV testing and retention best practices.
• Monitor and analyze data to identify gaps and areas for improvement in HIV testing and retention outcomes.
• Track progress of HTS activities implementation in supported facilities.
• Track progress of supported facilities and other partners against set objectives and targets.
• Track Performance of direct report staff and provide performance reviews.
• Prepare reports on HIV testing and retention activities.
• Collaborate with other program components to ensure integrated service delivery.
• Ensuring effective and efficient communication with other staff.

• Applications in the form of a cover letter and CV must be submitted to [email protected] NOT later than NOT later than 14^th December 2025.



• All Applicants are required to complete an online competency assessment accessible using this link: https://my.assessio.com/right-to-care-technical-specialist—hiv-testing–
• Only applicants that complete the two steps above will be considered.