The Technical Officer- Integrated HIV Services provides technical support to the FHI360 ZHCT project to implement high quality integrated HIV services and activities across all project sites. It has a special focus on increasing access to care and treatment, retention of clients in care and treatment, and ensuring technical efficacy of all HIV strategies of the project.

Duties and responsibilities

Provides technical support related to management of FHI 360 ZHCT HIV Care and Treatment Program towards epidemic control in implementation districts.

Supports provision of technical assistance to MOHCC in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation strategies of various components of the HIV/AIDS service delivery elements as appropriate.

Contributes to the development of guidelines, tools and recommendations related to the implementation and evaluation of integrated HIV/AIDS activities within the project.

Facilitates the translation of national HIV care and treatment guidance into implementation; Ensure compliance with technical, programmatic, contractual and financial requirements set by FHI 360 and its funders.

Ensure appropriate program monitoring and accurate financial and programmatic reporting to the FHI 360 Country Office.

Contribute to strengthening a standardized monitoring and evaluation system in support of the continuum of care for integrated HIV services at community level.

Undertakes regular frequent monitoring visits to project sites as necessary and ensures adherence to FHI 360 ZHCT project SOPS, MOHCC guidelines and USAID guidance .

Coordinates all capacity building and external quality assurance activities for FHI 360 staff at district levels; Lead/Review periodic reports (programmatic and financial) submitted by all ZHCT staff at the district level and produce consolidated reports for submission to the Provincial Medical Director (PMD).

Support in the development of contractual deliverables for programmatic reporting ; Contributes to development of lessons learned from the project and other relevant projects that are related to community-based management of integrated HIV/AIDS services and apply these lessons to modify and improve the project.

Work closely with the FHI 360 Country Office Technical team to develop and monitor district annual work plans and budget.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

Basic knowledge and experience in M& E.

Willing to work independently with minimum supervision.

Willing to deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision.

USAID/PEPFAR program experience and added advantage

QI/QA experience of public health programs an added advantage

Qualifications and Experience:

MBChB or equivalent.

Possession of an MPH or post graduate degree in a related field.

A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience with international development programs which includes 2 years' experience with HIV/AIDS program management and implementation or Provincial level working with NGO sectors.

Experience with facility HIV care and treatment programs in Zimbabwe is an added advantage.

Previous experience of managing health programs in Zimbabwe at district or provincial level an advantage

Valid registration with the relevant professional body; Familiarity with Zimbabwe health systems and NGOs is highly desirable.

Clean Class 4 drivers' license.

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