Six (6) x Clinic Clerk: CeSHHAR Zimbabwe

Deadline: 15 October 2020 (4:30pm)

Duty Station: Mazowe; Beitbridge; Gwanda; Mangwe; Makoni; Chipinge

Background

CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is an organization that specializes in sexual health, HIV and AIDS research in Zimbabwe. CeSHHAR in collaboration with the MOHCC and NAC is implementing a National Sex Work Programme aimed at reducing HIV acquisition and transmission among female, male and transgender sex workers thereby reducing HIV transmission and acquisition to and from their clients. Low consistent condom use, risk of drug use and increasing transactional sex are some of the common reasons that put these key populations at risk of acquiring STI and HIV infection. Therefore, reaching these populations and increasing awareness and access to STI & HIV prevention, testing and treatment services are fundamental to reducing transmission of STI and HIV infections. CeSHHAR is implementing the Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe women (DREAMS) program in Zimbabwe is focused on reducing new HIV infections amongst adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) by 40% by September 2021. The DREAMS program is being implemented in nine priority high HIV burden districts in Zimbabwe i.e. Bulawayo, Chipinge, Gweru, Mazowe, Makoni, Mutare, Mangwe, Beitbridge and Gwanda. Under CeSHHAR the DREAMS Project primary role in is to deliver a comprehensive service to Young Women Selling Sex.

Job description

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator, and under direct supervision of the Clinic Managers, the Clinic Clerk will be responsible for the following tasks: Assigning and recording clients new record numbers; Verify existing client record numbers; Cleaning, stocking and supplying designated facility areas; Performing and documenting routine inspection and maintenance activities; Carry out heavy cleaning tasks and special projects; Notify management of occurring clinic deficiencies or needs for repair; Stock and maintain supply rooms; Cooperate with the rest of the team; Follow all health and safety regulations.

Requirements

Demonstrated effective verbal and written communications; Good knowledge on use of Microsoft word, excel and power point; Good interpersonal communication skills and having high respect for confidentiality; Preference will be given to those having experience of working in Non-Governmental Organizations or Civil Society Organization in HIV/AIDS related programmes; Experience working in a reproductive research environment and working with vulnerable populations (sex workers) is an added advantage; Expected to work outside of normal office hours as required.

Sex Workers are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Proven working experience as a cleaner; Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies; Must have 5 O’Levels; A mature person who is well organized; Fluent in English, Shona or Ndebele; A current Good Clinical Practice certificate and Ethics is an added advantage.