District Community Health Services and Linkages Coordinator (x18)

Description: Location Central Province (6) : Mumbwa Chibombo, Chisamba, Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi, Mkushi, Serenje Copperbelt Province (7): Ndola, Kitwe, Mufulira, Chingola, Chililabombwe, Luanshya and Kalulushi N orth-Western Province (5) : Solwez, Kalumbila, Kasempa, Mufumbwe, Mwinilunga Project summary CIDRZ is implementing the Controlling HIV Epidemic Project (CHEP) funded by the U.S. Department of State. The goal of CHEP is to improve the health outcomes of Zambians by preventing new infections among populations most at-risk of acquiring HIV and delivery of integrated HIV, Tuberculosis and Maternal, Newborn and Child Health services. Job summary Reports to Provincial Community Health Services and Linkages Coordinator. the incumbent is responsible for supervising Implementation Officers and provides oversight to all community field staff in the implementation of community-based HIV testing activities and linkages to other high-impact HIV. He/She will actively participate in the implementation and supervision of appropriate technical strategies and tailored approaches for improving community-based HTS, including targeted index testing. Career Guides Zambia Main duties Oversees the implementation of Community HTS strategies in CHEP-supported districts/communities Ensures rollout of differentiated service delivery models such as Community Drop-In Centres and Market Posts Ensures effective referral and linkage of individuals diagnosed with HIV to HIV care and treatment services Ensures adherence to national HTS national guidelines and protocols by field-level staff Provides mentorship and technical support to site-level staff to ensure delivery of quality HIV testing, and referral for other high-impact HIV prevention and treatment services Coordinates availability of HIV commodities at site-level, such as HIV test kits Coordinates with district clinical teams to ensure tracking systems are in place for clients that delay or drop out of HIV care and treatment Works closel