HIV/TB Medical Officer x9 at Lusaka Provincial Health Office

Lusaka Provincial Health Office - Location: Zambia, Lusaka

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Contract type
Permanent
Application deadline
18/09/2019

Description

Position
HIV/TB Medical Officer x9 at Lusaka Provincial Health Office
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Description

Lusaka Provincial Health Office (LPHO) with Support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under listed position:

Job Title: HIV/TB Medical Officer (9)

Location: Lusaka Sub-districts

Job Purpose: To provide medical treatment and health services to patients in order to ensure delivery of quality TB and HIV services in all supported sites.

Reports to: Medical Superintendents / Facility In-Charge

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Undertakes timely clerking, investigation and initial treatment and consults appropriately in order to provide quality patient care.

  • Responsible for screening, care, treatment and follow up of all clients coming to the health facility.

  • Ensures timely accurate management of clinical records in order to improve clinical performance.

  • Maintain close observation and make recommendations to LPHO management regarding more effective and organized handling of specific operations.

  • Delegate responsibility to appropriate clinical staff where necessary.

  • Actively participate in TB/HIV research including identification and documentation of evidence based best practices.

  • Provide technical support to health facilities with low Proficiency Testing (PT) results and assist sites to develop remediation measures.

  • Compile weekly, monthly, quarterly as well as annual and ad-hoc reports as required using the recommended format; and

  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
  • Required Skills and Experience

    • Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.
    • Fully qualified Medical Doctor from reputable institution.
    • At least two (2) years of relevant work experience in the field of TB and HIV control activities, supervisory experience at health facility or district level will be an added advantage.
    • Basic training in TB/HIV, HIV management for both adults and pediatrics and/or PMTCT.
    • Registered with the Health Professions Council of Zambia with a valid practicing license.
    • Computer literate, with high competency in using Microsoft Office application.
    • Must have experience in PEPFAR supported TB/HIV activities.
    • Must have strong understanding of the reporting hierarchy at all levels of health care.
    • Good proficiency in oral and written English as well interpersonal skills

    Other Attributes.

    • Must have high level of confidentiality and Integrity.
    • Trustworthy and Honest.
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    Requirements

    Min education
    Primary school
    Required experience
    4 Years
    Nationality
    Not defined
    Languages
    Not defined
    Skills
    Not defined
    Prerequisites

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