THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE
NORTH WESTERN PROVINCE
P.O. Box 110099, Solwezi
Employment Opportunities
OPEN TO: ALL ELIGIBLE AND QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
| Opening Date |
Closing Date |
Work Hours |
| 27th July, 2026 |
7th August, 2026 |
Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week |
The North Western Provincial Health Office, under the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Project through a Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the positions listed below, to be employed on a ten (10) month contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
SALARY: A competitive package will be offered to successful candidates on a ten (10) month contract basis.
POSITION 1: PAEDIATRIC ART SPECIALIST — 1 (ONE) POSITION
| Job Title |
Paediatric ART Specialist |
| Department |
Clinical Care |
| Station |
North Western Provincial Health Office, Solwezi |
| Reports To |
Clinical Care Specialist |
| Number of Positions |
1 (One) |
Job Purpose
To provide technical leadership and coordinate the implementation of Paediatric and Adolescent HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs under the CDC Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) supported project, in order to strengthen service delivery, improve clinical outcomes, and contribute to the achievement of PEPFAR targets within the North Western Province.
Job Responsibilities
Case Identification
- Coordinates effectively the implementation of paediatric and adolescent case identification and index testing programs across supported health facilities in order to facilitate early diagnosis and improved clinical outcomes.
- Provides technical support to health facilities in the adoption of innovative case-finding strategies including provider-initiated testing and counselling (PITC) for children and adolescents.
- Reviews and monitors case identification data to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions in order to improve yield and coverage.
Treatment
- Coordinates effectively the implementation of paediatric and adolescent ART initiation and treatment optimisation programs in accordance with national and WHO guidelines in order to improve treatment outcomes.
- Provides clinical mentorship and technical assistance to health facility teams on paediatric ART formulations, dosing, and regimen switches to ensure quality of care.
- Leads the implementation of differentiated service delivery models for children and adolescents in order to improve access and treatment continuity.
- Reviews and analyses treatment outcome data to identify trends, challenges, and areas requiring targeted intervention.
Retention
- Coordinates effectively the implementation of paediatric and adolescent retention and re-engagement strategies across supported sites in order to reduce treatment interruptions and improve clinical outcomes.
- Supports the development and roll-out of family-centred care approaches and peer support models to strengthen retention of children and adolescents in HIV care.
- Works collaboratively with community health teams to trace and re-engage lost-to-follow-up paediatric and adolescent clients.
Viral Load Monitoring
- Coordinates effectively the monitoring of viral load coverage and suppression among paediatric and adolescent clients in order to facilitate clinical decision making and improve treatment outcomes.
- Supports health facilities to achieve viral load coverage targets by ensuring timely sample collection, result retrieval, and clinical action on high viral load results.
- Leads enhanced adherence counselling (EAC) quality improvement initiatives for children and adolescents with unsuppressed viral loads.
Capacity Building
- Coordinates and undertakes structured capacity building programs including trainings, mentorships, and on-site technical assistance for health workers in order to impart knowledge and skills in paediatric and adolescent HIV care.
- Identifies training needs, develops learning materials, and facilitates in-service training sessions aligned with national curricula and CDC/PEPFAR priorities.
- Supports the integration of paediatric HIV services into routine child health platforms including EPI, nutrition, and maternal and child health services.
Monitoring and Evaluation
- Coordinates and undertakes timely monitoring and evaluation of paediatric and adolescent HIV programs using PEPFAR and national indicators in order to track progress, facilitate decision making, and demonstrate results.
- Compiles and analyses site-level and provincial program data to prepare high-quality technical reports for submission to the Provincial Health Office and CDC in a timely manner.
- Participates in data review meetings, program reviews, and site improvement planning sessions to drive evidence-based program adjustments.
- Ensures accurate and timely entry of paediatric and adolescent data into national electronic health record systems (e.g., SmartCare) and PEPFAR reporting platforms.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
- Full Grade 12 School Certificate / Form V.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent.
- Valid registration with the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ).
- Minimum of three (3) years relevant post-qualification experience.
- Ability to write comprehensive reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Computer literate.
- Confidentiality, initiative, and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical skills.
POSITION 2: MEDICAL MENTORS — 2 (TWO) POSITIONS
| Job Title |
Medical Mentors |
| Department |
Clinical Care |
| Station |
Various — see distribution table below |
| Reports To |
District Health Director |
| Number of Positions |
2 (Two) |
Job Purpose
To coordinate and undertake the provision of HIV/TB mentorship programs in order to improve the capacity of service providers.
Job Responsibilities
Mentorship
- Coordinates and undertakes HIV/TB mentorship programs in order to improve clinical outcomes.
Monitoring & Evaluation
- Undertakes effectively the monitoring and evaluation of HIV/TB programs in order to facilitate appropriate interventions.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
- Full Form V/Grade 12 Certificate.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent.
- Valid registration with the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ).
- Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience.
- Ability to write comprehensive reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Computer literacy, integrity, analytical skills, confidentiality and interpersonal skills.
Location Distribution
| District |
Facility / Station |
No. of Positions |
| Kalumbila |
Kalumbila District Health Office |
1 |
| Kasempa |
Kasempa District Health Office |
1 |
| Total |
|
2 |