Multiple Positions

Ministry of Health

Provincial Health Office, Eastern Province

P.O Box 510023, Hospital Road, Chipata

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN TO: ALL

OPENING DATE: 2nd September, 2021

CLOSING DATE: 8th September, 2021

WORK HOURS: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week

SALARY: A competitive package will be offered to successful candidates on a contract basis.

The Eastern Provincial Health Office under the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Project through a Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the positions listed below to be employed on a one-year renewable contract subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

1. JOB TITLE: CLIENT CARE OFFICER (20) Positions

STATION/DISTRICT
Chadiza District Hospital
Chadiza
Chipata Central Hospital
Chipata
Kapata Urban Health Centre
Chipata
Mwami Mission Hospital
Chipata
Namseche Rural Health Centre
Chipata
Muzeyi Rural Health Centre
Chipata
Mchini Health Post
Chipata
St. Francis General Hospital
Katete
Katete Boma Health Centre
Katete
Lundazi District Hospital
Lundazi
Lundazi Urban Health Centre
Lundazi
Masumba Rural Health Centre
Mambwe
Kakumbi Rural Health Centre
Mambwe
Nyimba District Hospital
Nyimba
Petauke District Hospital
Petauke
Petauke Urban Health Centre
Petauke
Miinga Mission Hospital
Petauke
Mwanjawanthu Rural Health Centre
Petauke
Sinda Rural Health Centre
Sinda
Nyanje Mission Hospital
Sinda

JOB PURPOSE: To undertake the maintenance of appointments and tracking system of patients in order to facilitate retention in care and treatment.

JOB RESPOSIBILITIES

• Undertakes effectively the provision of customer care services in order to facilitate customer satisfaction
• Undertakes effectively the maintenance of updated patient information in order to facilitate retention.
• Undertakes effectively the maintenance of updated patients` appointment register in order to facilitate quality care and treatment
• Undertakes effectively maintenance of an updated patient tracking system in order to facilitate patient follow-up

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Form 5/Grade 12 School Certificate
• Diploma in Social Work or Equivalent
• Ability to write comprehensive reports
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and local languages

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JOB TITLE:  DISTRICT PMTCT PROGRAM OFFICER (6) Positions

STATION: Chipata, Petauke, Katete, Lundazi, Sinda and Nyimba District Health Offices

JOB PURPOSE: To supervise the provision of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) Services in order to achieve elimination of vertical transmission of HIV.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises effectively HIV case identification in pregnant and breastfeeding women and children born from HIV positive mothers in order to facilitate linkage to treatment.
• Supervises effectively treatment of HIV Positive pregnant & breast-feeding women and Infants in order to achieve viral load suppression and reduce the HIV transmission.
• Undertakes effectively monitoring of viral load in HIV positive pregnant and breastfeeding women in order to facilitate appropriate clinical interventions.
• Supervises effectively implementation of retention strategies among pregnant and breastfeeding women and infants living with HIV in order to achieve improved clinical outcomes.
• Undertakes effectively monitoring and evaluation of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) programs in order to facilitate appropriate interventions.
• Coordinates and undertakes effectively capacity building programs in order to impart knowledge and skills.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Full Form 5/ Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and Midwifery or equivalent
• Minimum Three (3) years relevant Pre-Job Experience
• Ability to write comprehensive reports
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

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JOB TITLE:  DISTRICT TB/HIV PROGRAM OFFICER – SEVEN (7) POSITIONS

STATION: Chipata, Petauke, Katete, Sinda, Nyimba, Lundazi and Mambwe District Health Offices

JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate   the implementation of TB/HIV programs in order to improve patient clinical outcomes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates effectively the implementation of TB Prevention programs in order to reduce TB Incidence.
• Coordinates effectively the implementation of Case Identification in order to facilitate improved clinical outcomes.
• Coordinates effectively the implementation of TB/HIV Treatment programs in order to improve treatment outcomes.
• Undertakes effectively monitoring and evaluation of TB/HIV programs in order to facilitate appropriate interventions.
• Coordinates and undertakes effectively capacity building programs in order to impart knowledge and skills.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine or equivalent
• Minimum Two (2) years relevant Pre-Job Experience
• Ability to write comprehensive reports
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

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JOB TITLE:  FINANCE OFFICER (5) Positions

STATION: Provincial Health Office- Chipata, Peatuke, Katete and Lundazi District Health Offices

JOB PURPOSE: To undertake accounting functions in order to enhance accountability of public funds and adherence to financial regulations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertakes effectively maintenance of finance records in order to facilitate efficient storage and retrieval of information.
• Undertakes timely preparation of financial reports in order to facilitate decision making.
• Undertakes effectively preparation of responses to audit queries in order to facilitate decision making.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Full Form V or Grade 12 School Certificate
• Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent
• A member of ZICA
• Able to write comprehensive reports
• Able to communicate effectively in English

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JOB TITLE:  DISTRICT COMMUNITY PROGRAM OFFICER – (1) Position

STATION: Chipata District Health Office

JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate community-based HIV/TB programs in order to facilitate health outcomes.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates effectively community HIV/TB case identification in order to facilitate improved clinical outcomes.
• Coordinates effectively community-based HIV/TB treatment, care, and support programs in order to facilitate improved clinical outcomes
• Coordinates effectively community-based HIV/TB treatment retention programs in order to facilitate improved clinical outcomes
• Coordinates effectively community-based HIV/TB prevention programs in order to reduce incidence rates
• Coordinates effectively monitoring and evaluation of community programs in order to facilitate decision making.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Full Grade 12 Certificate/ Full Form V
• Degree in Public Health or equivalent
• Three (3) years minimum relevant Pre-Job Experience:
• Ability to write comprehensive reports
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

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JOB TITLE:  VMMC PROVIDER (2) Positions

STATION: Chipata Central Hospital in Chipata District and St. Francis Mission Hospital in Katete District

JOB PURPOSE: To undertake the implementation of Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision (VMMC) services in order to facilitate the achievement of the VMMC programs.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertakes effectively demand creation services in order to create awareness.
• Undertakes effectively services in order to meet the VMMC targets.
• Undertakes timely the preparation and submission of reports in order to facilitate decision making.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Full Form 5/ Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine or equivalent
• Minimum Two (2) years relevant Pre-Job Experience:
• Ability to write comprehensive reports
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

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JOB TITLE: DISTRICT VMMC PROGRAM OFFICER – (3) Positions     

STATION: Mambwe, Nyimba and Vubwi District Health Offices

JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate implementation of Voluntary Male Medical Circumcision programs in order to contribute to reduction in new HIV infections.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates effectively VMMC demand creation programs in order to create awareness.
• Coordinates effectively capacity building programs in order to impart knowledge and skills.
• Coordinates effectively VMMC programs in order to meet the objective.
• Coordinates effectively monitoring and evaluation of VMMC programs in order to facilitate decision making.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Full Form 5/ Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
• Diploma in Clinical Medicine or equivalent
• Minimum Three (3) years relevant Pre-Job Experience
• Ability to write comprehensive reports
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

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JOB TITLE:  DISTRICT PHARMACY PROGRAM OFFICER – Two (2) Positions

STATION: Sinda and Nyimba District Health Offices

JOB PURPOSE: To supervise and coordinate the provision of HIV/TB pharmaceutical services and products in order to ensure availability.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates effectively the management of HIV/TB pharmaceuticals in order to ensure availability.
• Coordinates effectively the implementation of pharmacovigilance in all supported sites in order to identify and monitor unreported adverse reactions.
• Monitors effectively the implementation of pharmaceutical care and services in order to implement appropriate interventions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or equivalent
• Minimum Two (2) years relevant Pre-Job Experience:
• Ability to write comprehensive reports
• Ability to communicate effectively

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JOB TITLE: MEDICAL MENTOR – Two (2) Positions

STATION: Sinda and Petauke District Health Offices

JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate and undertake the provision HIV/TB mentorship programs in order to improve the capacity of service providers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates and undertakes HIV/TB mentorship programs in order to improve clinical outcomes
• Undertakes effectively the monitoring and evaluation of HIV/TB programs in order to facilitate appropriate interventions

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Full Form V/Grade 12 Certificate
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or equivalent
• Valid practicing License
• Three (3) years minimum relevant Pre-Job Experience:
• Ability to write comprehensive reports
• Able to communicate effectively in English

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JOB TITLE: ELECTRONIC PATIENT APPOINTMENTS & TRACKING SERVICES OFFICER – One Position (1)

STATION: Provincial Health Office- Chipata District

JOB PURPOSE: To undertake the development and maintenance of the electronic patient appointments and tracking systems in order to facilitate smooth operation and provision of health services.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertakes effectively development of software applications in order to facilitate delivery of health services
• Undertakes effectively system maintenance in order to ensure system functionality
• Undertakes effectively the provision of End-user support services in order to enhance systems visibility and facilitate service delivery.
• Undertakes effectively capacity building in order to impart knowledge and skills

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Full Form 5/ Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Three (3) years minimum relevant Pre-Job Experience:
• Ability to write comprehensive reports
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

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JOB TITLE: DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS SPECIALIST- One Position (1)

STATION: Provincial Health Office- Chipata

JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate and supervise data management processes in order to facilitate decision making.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates effectively maintenance and updating of the database in order to facilitate access to accurate information for decision-making.
• Coordinates effectively strategic planning and data reviews in order to leverage resources towards program implementation.
• Coordinates and undertakes timely implementation of standard data management processes in order to improve data quality.
• Undertakes and coordinates regularly, trainings, mentorships, and Technical Assistance programs in order to build and strengthen capacities at all levels of health care in the province.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Full Form 5/ Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent
• Degree in Library and Information Studies or equivalent
• Three (3) years minimum relevant Pre-Job Experience
• Ability to write technical papers and analytical reports
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates should clearly indicate the position they are applying for and should send their credentials to:

The Provincial Health Director Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 510023, Hospital Road, Chipata attaching the following:

A formal application letter or cover letter;
A current CV;
Photocopies of all professional certificates and
Contact information for at least three professional references.