Job Description

The Program Officer will be the Pangaea Zimbabwe focal person at district level, responsible
for working with health service providers, community stakeholders and key partners involved in Key
Populations and Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) programming; to improve access to HIV
prevention, care and treatment services in Lupane

Duties and Responsibilities

Build capacity of health workers to provide KP and Youth friendly services through training
• Conduct community dialogues and group discussions with target populationsto determine perceptions
on services provided and how to improve service delivery models
• Design service delivery models in consultation with relevant stakeholders
• Work with Project management team in the development of IEC materials for interpersonal
communication and PrEP literacy
• Identify and train community peer leaders(Community Facilitators, PrEP Champions and Young Sisters)
in consultation with specified partner organizations
• Build capacity of community cadres to create demand for KP and AGYW / YWSS friendly services
through training and mentorship
• Facilitate establishment ofsupport groups for KPs and AGYW social support
• Rolling out the KP and YWSS programs in the district and offering support supervision to KP and
AGYW/YWSS groups and ensuring the quality of care remains high
• Liaise with Primary Counsellor and community cadres for effective implementation of the mobile clinic
model for KPs and AGYW / YWSS
• Participate in budget and work planning for district activities targeting KPs and AGYW
• Document and report on activities conducted including compiling weekly, monthly, and
quarterly reports as well as monthly statistics for community programs
• Participate in stakeholder meetings in the district and province

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree Social Sciences, Development studies or any other health focused area
• At least 4 years’ experience working in HIV/AIDS programs, adolescent sexual and reproductive health
programming, health promotion or any health-related area. Experience working with Key populations
or adolescent girls and young women is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of HIV landscape and Advocacy a must
• Exceptional organizationalskills, and ability to work with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Ability to create and sustain coalition partnerships and work collaboratively Experience with Microsoft
Office software applications
• Self-starter and highly motivated; organized and must be detail-oriented
• Ability to work with minimum supervision

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application letter and detailed CV, clearly stating the position being
applied for in the subject section of the email to [email protected] by Sunday 23 June 2024. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.