HIV Prevention Technical Officer at Pact Zambia

Pact Overview

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of sustainable natural resources that benefit communities. Now more than ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build their own solutions and take ownership over their future.
Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a force for development

Department 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.

The Position

To provide technical support to sub partners to implement high quality targeted and evidence based HIV prevention services to priority populations. The HIV Prevention Technical Officer will support the Senior Technical Advisor in the design and implementation of evidence based HIV prevention interventions. The Prevention Officer will also be responsible for providing technical support to Z-CHPP implementing partners and stakeholders in five province covering 14 districts. In addition, he/she will contribute towards strengthening of existing biomedical, behavioural and structural HIV prevention interventions for the Z-CHPP.

Core Values: Pact employees embrace the following core values as representatives of the institution:

• All people have a right to participate in decisions affecting their lives
• Gender equity is mandatory for social transformation
• Resources are allocated in a transparent manner, guided by accountability to our clients and Pact’s role as steward of resources intended for the poor
• Diversity in background, gender and age strengthen our capacity to be wise managers of public and private funds
• Teamwork and collaboration shape our day-to-day working relationships
• Innovation and risk taking to achieve impact and broad scalable results drive strategic priorities.
• Gathering and sharing information are primary roles for all employees.
• Staff growth and advancement are a priority, including training and professional skills building to increase knowledge and competence and to stay abreast of new developments, especially in technology.
• A healthy balance between work and life outside of work must be maintained for work satisfaction and fulfilment.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Support sub partners in designing and implementation of targeted and evidence based HIV prevention strategies and interventions.
• 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.
• Assist the sub partners in planning the implementation of HIV prevention services as per the approved work plans and budgets.
• Provide ongoing support to sub partners in monitoring and reporting of HIV prevention activities to USAID other relevant stakeholders.
• Support implementing partners identify and determinate lessons learned from the project activities.
• Remain informed on current programs and emerging issues in the field of HIV prevention and development related issues.
• Perform any other prevention duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education 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 combination 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 senior level government officials, community leaders, and donors.
• Post graduate qualification in health related field with at least 3-5 years’ experience in providing technical support in HIV Prevention and Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH).
• Ability to use standard computer and software applications
• Good interpersonal and relationship-building competencies coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills and computer skills required.
• Fluency in written/spoken English required. Knowledge of Zambian languages is a plus.

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