Family AIDS Caring Trust Zimbabwe (FACT)
DUE: 13 OCT 2023
Reports to: District Program Officer
Districts: Chiredzi, Masvingo, Mwenezi
Family AIDS Caring Trust Zimbabwe (FACT) is a Christian based organisation that was instituted in 1987 as Zimbabwe’s first AIDS Service Organisation pioneering the HIV response in Zimbabwe. Since establishment, FACT Zimbabwe has been a leading National HIV and development organisation implementing various projects directly and through partnerships. The organisations programming focuses on 4 strategic pillars Safeguarding and Sustainable Livelihoods (SSL), Health and Well-being (HW), Strategic Information and Research (SIR) and Organisational Efficiency and Effectiveness (OEE). FACT seeks the services of a District Health Officer detailed below;
Summary job responsibilities
Conduct gap analysis on OVC implementation and capacity among health care workers and community health care workers.
Responsible for the design and implementation of case-finding strategies for safe and ethical index testing, HIVST, & Prevention Services.
Responsible for developing the program’s child-centered/family-centered care plans for activities.
Ensure a Differentiated Service Delivery mechanism for OVC.
Provide technical support and oversight on community-based activities conducted by Mentor Mothers, CCWs, VHW.
Work closely with the MOHCC and OI/ART Team to ensure 95% linkage to ART
Collaborate with MOHCC to support, review, train, and mentor staff on HIV Prevention, HTS, safe & Ethical Index Testing, guidelines, and Standard Operation Procedures in line with national and program directives for children, adolescents, and youth.
Oversee and manage the budget in liaison with the finance department.
Conduct monthly/quarterly/semi-annual meetings with stakeholders and line ministries.
Organize the formation of support groups and/or regeneration of support groups (PMTCT mothers baby pairs, young mothers’ group, Integrated mother Baby Pair groups, and groups for children and adolescents living with HIV (CALHIV) and provide continuous mentorship at each supported facility within the district.
Support the integration of MHPSS into service provision for C/ALHIV, including task sharing to non-mental health specialists,
Build capacity of community cadres in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, train and support young PLHIV to serve as peer facilitators
Compile all the progress reports, and monthly/quarterly review report and presentation.
Plan and support from the Community Health Specialist training activities for FACT program partners on primary health care (including adherence support, PMTCT, Palliative Care, treatment care, and support for children living with HIV).
REQUIREMENTS
Education & Training
Degree in health-related studies. Masters is an added advantage.
Experience
Experience in Primary Health Care
Palliative Care for children is an added advantage
A minimum of three years of experience in NGO community work
Technical and training skills and competence in Reproductive Health, OVC, PMTCT, home-based care, Palliative care, and counselling, mental health and psychosocial support, community health care, and Family Planning including HIV/AIDS programs
Required Skills & Competencies
Ability to adapt and work harmoniously with people from diverse cultural settings and backgrounds
Computer literacy in Microsoft office package and electronic communication technology
Strong writing skills and experience in preparing quality reports
Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills, especially with community-based groups
Demonstrable sound training expertise and skills in a cross-cultural setting
Self-tarter able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
High levels of integrity, commitment and professional responsibility
TO APPLY
Step 1: Click Here to complete the form
Step 2: Send a detailed CV to hr@fact.org.zw highlighting the post.
Please ensure that both steps are carried out to complete the application process.
Background checks will be done for successful candidate to ensure child safeguarding and protection in all our work. FACT commits itself to protecting children whom its staff, volunteers as well as outsiders may get into contact with. The organization is mandated to serve the best interest of all children through protection from abuse, harm and exclusion, child participation and development in all its programs.
FACT is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate in terms of race, tribe, place of origin, political opinion, colour, creed, gender, pregnancy, HIV/AIDS status or, subject to the Disabled Persons Act [Chapter 17:01].
FACT does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
NB: Only short listed candidates will be notified.