Technical Advisor: HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Services (Medical Doctor) x 1
Job Description
Location: HARARE
Closing Date: 4TH DECEMBER 2023
Job Summary
Support the Public Health Advisor in the roll out, day to day management and implementation of the combination prevention interventions and strengthen the HIV Care and treatment activities. The Technical Advisor (TA) will also advise on the programme design to achieve targets at the ZACH/PEPFAR designated sites and ensure good linkage to treatment of new HIV positive clients, manage the cervical cancer screening program, ensure that adherence to treatment among PLHIV on ART is high, improve access to viral load services among PLHIV on ART, ensure the scale up of TB/HIV collaborative activities such as TB preventive therapy (TPT) and HIV testing services among TB patients. The TA is responsible for all 75 ZACH supported sites, 13 sites being provided with technical assistance and the community outreach posts.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
• Provides technical support related to prevention, management of HIV and approaches to advance retention of clients in care.
• Contributes to the development of guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation and evaluation of integrated HIV/AIDS activities within the project.
• Support the development of appropriate work plans and strategies for related clinical and community services at ZACH head office as well as at provincial and district levels.
• Assist the PHA in ensuring appropriate program monitoring and accurate programmatic reporting to the program manager
• Contribute to strengthening provision of the continuum of care for integrated HIV services (prevention, care and treatment with implementation of QA/QI strategies)
• Develop concept notes for support visits to sites and district levels.
• Review periodic reports (programmatic) submitted by provincial staff through ZACH coordinators
• Support and supervision of the ZACH coordinators, and support of the provincial and district staff through the coordinators
• Contributes to the development of lessons learned from the project and other relevant projects that are related to community-based management of integrated HIV/AIDS services and apply these lessons to modify and improve the project.
• Work closely with program coordinators and provincial technical teams to develop and monitor district annual work plans and budgets.
• Represent ZACH at regular fora such as partner meetings, technical working groups, conferences, workshops etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Medicine
• Equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with NGO development programs, and experience with HIV/AIDS program management
• Possession of an MPH or similar post graduate degree in a related field is an added advantage.
• Valid registration with the relevant professional bodies
• Familiarity with Zimbabwe health systems and NGOs is highly desirable
Ability to keep abreast of advancements in the field of HIV/TB.
VacancyHQ Expert Job Listing Tips
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Tips for Applying
- Restructure your CV to emphasize experience with NGO development programs and HIV/AIDS program management.
- Highlight any relevant postgraduate degrees in your field.
- Mention your registration with the relevant professional bodies.
- Detail your familiarity with Zimbabwe health systems and NGOs.
- Stay updated and demonstrate awareness of advancements in HIV/TB field.
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Areas to Note in the Job Listing
- Pay attention to the closing date: 4th December 2023. Applications submitted beyond this date will likely not be considered.
- Make note of the required qualifications such as a Bachelor's degree in Medicine and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Recognize the application requirements. In this case, a clickable button is provided for easy application.
- Consider even if you only meet some, but not all, job requirements. In my experience, the 'added advantages' are not always dealbreakers.
- Familiarity with Zimbabwe health systems is highly appreciated, indicating possible preference for local candidates.
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Ways to Stand Out
- Show a record of progressively responsible experience especially with HIV/AIDS program management. This includes details about specific interventions you have helped design or execute.
- Showcase your collaborations or partnerships in the Zimbabwe health sector which can help the organisation broaden their network.
- Express an eagerness to keep abreast of advancements in HIV/TB field, demonstrating your commitment to continuous learning.
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Important Aspects Novice Applicants Might Overlook
- What I've noticed over time is the specificity regarding the areas to cover, such as HIV prevention and care, TB/HIV collaborative activities and cervical cancer screening. Tailor your application towards these.
- The responsibility in managing 'all 75 ZACH supported sites' might look overwhelming but it speaks to high level of responsibility and impact. Experienced candidates are more likely to thrive in this.
- Lastly, the reporting aspect: The TA is required to assist the PHA in programmonitoring and report to the program manager, indicating a form of hierarchy in the organization. Be sure to incorporate experience in this to show your understanding of organizational structures.
Applying for job vacancies in Zimbabwe can be competitive especially for NGO jobs in Zimbabwe. However, with these tips and increased cognizance, candidates can increase their chances in securing jobs in ZW.
Location: Harare
Company: Zimbabwe Association of Church-Related Hospitals: ZACH
Expiry Date: 2023-12-04 00:00:00