Lusaka, Zambia
Full-time
Job Scope: Local
Working Language: English
Technical/Practice Area: Clinical Service Delivery
Type of Engagement: Fixed Term
Company Description
Since the 1970’s, the University of Maryland, Baltimore has been engaged in critical global health initiatives around the world. In September 2009, the Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation (MGIC) was formed as a nonprofit affiliate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) to help support the implementation of UMB international programs. UMB, through MGIC, currently has offices in Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Zambia. MGIC’s administrative operations support the research and clinical programs of the School of Medicine, Institute of Human Virology (IHV) and Center for International Health, Education & Biosecurity (Ciheb), and other UMB entities.
Job Description
The AYP Technical Lead will support the design, roll-out, day-to-day management and implementation and quality of community-based prevention interventions and related community strengthening activities targeting AYP, including linking HIV positive AYP to treatment. S/he will provide technical support to sub-partners/local CSOs to manage AYP implementation, monitoring and reporting. S/he will supervise, work with and support district staff to ensure quality support is provided to sub-partners for effective implementation of HIV prevention and treatment services for AYP.
Engage AYP in identifying the most effective and appealing service delivery modalities for AYP
Lead provision of HIV Testing Services (HTS) and TB screening services to AYP using the most effective modalities and strategies
Lead implementation of strategies to link HIV negative AYP to appropriate HIV prevention services, particularly retaining them in services
Lead drafting and review of AYP documents including budgets (in coordination with Business Official), annual work plans and progress reports in collaboration with Principal Investigator (PI), Project Director (PD), DREAMS TL and AYP sub-partners.
Establish quality assurance teams and design and lead project Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives and technical assistance to increase utilization of AYP services
Strengthen coordination between the AYP centers, safe spaces or friendly corners and Ministry of health in the district to ensure coordination with other projects and stakeholders.
Strengthen the functionality of district networks and stakeholders’ meetings including collaboration with other CDC Partner Organizations
Conduct site-level supportive supervision visits and facilitate visits by CDC and other key stakeholders
Train, supervise, support mentor and coach staff in all aspects related to friendly and effective AYP services
Strengthen capacity among health care providers at high volume sites to reduce stigma and discrimination against AYP and provide them with appropriate services
Build capacity among community leaders or community gate keepers to support safe delivery of health services to AYP
Engage the MOH, NAC and other relevant ministries to review and update relevant policies to reduce stigma and discrimination and enhance safety and security for AYP
Link HIV positive AYP to HIV treatment services
Ensure all activities are aligned and delivered according to the norms and guidelines established
Support routine data quality assessments and carrying out of monthly and quarterly data reviews to inform programing.
Review AYP deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and continuous quality improvement
Use data driven approach to problem solve, strategize and focus interventions, and ensure that project performs according to the donor’s agreement.
Routinely inform PI, PD, MOH and other key stakeholders of program successes, outcomes, lessons learned, and challenges
Provide technical prioritization of AYP activities to ensure integrity and to achieve project goals, objectives and targets
Participate in and provide technical assistance related Technical Working Groups (TWG), particularly Adolescents and young people task teams, workshops, and campaigns
Coordinate and collaborate with the various HTS, prevention and care and treatment programs and partners
Qualifications
Degree/Diploma in Nursing, Public Health, Social Sciences, Project Management , or any health-related field or equivalent. At least 5 years’ experience in implementing adolescent health services. Experience in training and mentorship of health care workers/peer educators in adolescent health. Previous community mobilization experience. Experience of working under PEPFAR funded programs, and USG donor’s regulations. Strong writing and organizational skills for writing case studies, documenting lessons learnt and reporting on program results. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain partnerships/relationships with multinational stakeholders. Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Availability of Position is contingent upon funding and approval of personnel.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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Closing Date : 28th February, 2023.
