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Project Overview

The USAID-funded Zambia Community HIV Prevention Project (Z-CHPP) supports the Government of Zambia to reduce new HIV infections through increased adoption of high impact HIV services and protective behaviors among at-risk populations, using evidence-based and locally owned solutions and in close partnership with a range of local Zambian organizations and institutions.

Position Summary

The HIV Prevention Advisor will provide technical leadership in the delivery of biomedical interventions and services. S/he will lead the design and implementation of evidence-based HIV prevention interventions. The HPA will also collaboratively be responsible for supervising HIV Prevention Technical Officers in providing technical support to Z-CHPP (including DREAMS) implementing sub-partners and stakeholders in assigned district(s). In addition, s/he will contribute towards strengthening of existing biomedical, behavioural and structural HIV prevention interventions for the Z-CHPP

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in designing and implementation of targeted and evidence-based HIV prevention strategies and interventions such as index testing Services (SEIT), condom promotion and distribution, FP, PrEP and HIVST.
• Support HTOs to assist sub-partners to build technical skills in HIV prevention, as well as strengthening organizational capacity to improve the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of HIV prevention services.
• Support HTOs to assist the sub-partners in planning the implementation of HIV prevention services as per the approved work plans and budgets.
• Provide ongoing support to HTOs in monitoring and reporting of HIV prevention activities to USAID and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support and monitor delivery of HIV prevention technical assistance for the DREAMS biomedical activities and the technical team on the ground.
• Develop, share and implement biomedical SOPs.
• Ensure availability of biomedical commodities such as condoms, HIV test kits and HIVST kits all the time.
• Produce quality quarterly reports on the project’s HIV prevention activities performance.
• Conduct capacity building trainings on HIV prevention approaches and up to date prevention packages.
• Remain informed on current programs and emerging issues in the field of HIV prevention and development related issues including COVID-19.
• Represent the project /organization in high level technical/program implementation meetings with donor, implementing partners and GRZ.
• Perform any other HIV prevention duties as assigned by the supervisor

Educational and Experience required:

• Dynamic and motivated individual with significant understanding of HIV and AIDS in Zambia.
• Familiarity with Zambian public health sector system, NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable.
• Experience in implementation of HIV prevention interventions as well as sexual and reproductive health services in Zambia.
• Experience in project development, proven experience in the planning and facilitation of training.
• Experience developing collaborative relationships and liaising with government officials and community leaders.
• Post graduate qualification in health-related field with at least 5-7 years.
• Ability to use standard computer and software applications.
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building competencies coupled with strong written and verbal communication and computer skills.

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, citizenship status, genetic information, matriculation, family responsibilities, personal appearance, credit information, tobacco use (except in the workplace), membership in an employee organization, or other protected classifications or non-merit factors.

Method of Application

Interested and Qualified candidates should send their application letter ad CV to the email below indicating the Job Title in the Subject line: