Job Description

Posted on November 21, 2022

Western Province Ministry of Health
Location: Zambia
State: Mongu
Job type: Full-Time
Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Zambia

Job Description

JOB TITLE: TB Program Officer
LOCATION: Provincial Health Office
JOB PURPOSE: To provide oversight and leadership in project finances and grants management for the purposes of increasing the capacity of the Province to provide comprehensive and sustainable HIV Prevention, Care & Treatment Services under the US Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Cooperative Agreement with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
REPORTS TO: Public Health Specialist
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY (MAIN DUTIES)

Develops and implements strategies to intensify TB case Finding (ICF) in supported districts
Coordinates provision of routine HIV provider-initiated testing and counseling (PITC) to all TB patients and results documented in the treatment registers
Facilitates initiation of TB patients diagnosed with HIV on ART in accordance with national guidelines
Facilitates provision of CTX prophylaxis to all TB/HIV co- infected patients
Facilitates provision of Isoniazid to all PLHIV who screen negative for active TB as per national guidelines
Undertakes periodic technical program reviews, site visits and monitoring progress towards achievement of objectives and targets
Spearheads holding of coordination meetings with various stakeholders and partners to review program performance at district and provincial level and also participates in TB Technical Working Groups (TWGs).
Plans and prepares activity budgets and ensures that funds disbursed to districts are spent according to plans and activity reports generated
Facilitates acquisition of any technical information, Standard Operating Procedures, protocols and resources which would be required for TB program implementation.
Facilitate training of HCWs in TB management
Liaises with technical staff to ensure uninterrupted supply of TB drugs and related logistics for diagnosis and treatment of TB
Facilitates implementation of TB infection control plans in supported districts i.e. segregation and fast tracking of coughers, patient cough etiquette instruction, well-ventilated waiting and clinic areas, and N95 respirator availability for front line staff.
Coordinates DRTB surveillance in supported districts
Compiling Program monitoring reports
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 Clinical Medicine and Public Health
Registered with Health Professions Council of Zambia with a valid Practicing License.
At least five (5) years relevant experience in TB/HIV Programme in which three years should have worked as a front liner or Clinical Officer
Must be trained in WHO TB and 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

Method of Application
Instructions for submission of applications

The advert is Internal for Western Province Ministry of Health and applicants meeting the above job specifications and competencies and in Western Province should apply enclosing their; application letter stating the facility they are from and address, detailed curriculum vitae, Photocopies of NRC, professional and academic qualifications and any other relevant documents.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. A One (1) year contract will be offered to successful candidate subject to renewal depending on satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Clearly mark on top of the envelope the position you are applying for.

Address applications to:

The Provincial Health Director

Provincial Health Office

Independence Road

P.O. Box 910022
MONGU

Closing date for applications is Friday 4th November 2022  by 17:00 hours.