NPO - HIV /Hepatitis (SSA)

Overview

Provide technical support to the Ministry of Health for effective HIV and Hepatitis response.

You have:

• University degree in Medicine from a recognized university with a Master’s Degree in Public Health
• Minimum of 5 years’ practical experience at provincial or national level in planning, implementing and evaluating HIV/AIDS and hepatitis prevention and control activities
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the local, regional and global responses to HIV/AIDs and hepatitis
• Proven competence in epidemiological surveillance, research and/or modern training skills
• Required: Expert knowledge of English (Read, Write, Speak)
• Desirable: Ability to communicate in other languages like French
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) with an emphasis on Excel

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Purpose of the Post:

The incumbent will provide technical support to the Ministry of Health & Child Care, AIDS and TB Programme to enable the Ministry of Health to effectively engage with other sectors, development partners and agencies in policy dialogue, strategic planning and health sector development as it pertains to HIV and AIDS and Hepatitis prevention, treatment and care as the country moves towards the 95-95-95 targets and Ending AIDS and Hepatitis by 2030.

Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate unit or field activity (Overview of the programme):

The main objectives of the HIV/Tuberculosis/Hepatitis Unit in the WHO Representative Office in Zimbabwe is to assist the Ministry of Health & Child Care (MOHCC), particularly the AIDS and TB Progrmme, Strategic Information (HMIS) Department and other relevant institutions and partners in developing their initiatives by building and consolidating their capacity to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate HIV and Hepatitis prevention, treatment and care activities as well as to strengthen coordination among different partners and stakeholders for effective programming.

Organizational Context (Describe the work environment; the role of the individual within the team – team member, specialist, adviser, facilitator, coordinator/manager, representative, expert, authority in the field, etc.; available guidelines and degree of independence in decision making; and nature and purpose of contact within and outside the Organization):

Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative and with a view to achieve the expected results set out in the relevant WHO Country Office, Zimbabwe biennial work plans in accordance with WHO's Country Cooperation Strategy with the government of Zimbabwe, the National Professional Officer HIV/HEP will serve as WHO national officer for HIV and Hepatitis treatment and care to support country efforts towards the control of HIV and Hepatitis until it is no longer a public health threat through cooperation with national staff in charge of routine HIV and hepatitis prevention, treatment and care activities Will liaise with Director and Deputy Director HIV/STI/TB/HEP and the National ART Program Manager and other programme personnel in coordinating strategic planning activities, implementation, monitoring, strategic information and research including resource mobilisation guided by the MOHCC strategic and operational plans for overall HIV and Hepatitis prevention, treatment and care. Will facilitate the establishment of collaborative network with other departments within the Ministry of Health such as Epidemiology, and disease prevention, HMIS and strategic Information, Family and Child health among others and also liaise with the UN family and development partners, civil society and the private sector in the HIV response

Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives; include main achievements expected):

Under the direct supervision of the WHO Representative, the incumbent is expected to perform the following duties:

• Provide leadership and technical assistance to the MOH, AIDS & TB Programme in HIV/STI/TB/Hepatitis programming to accelerate HIV and hepatitis prevention, treatment and care activities as we move towards the 95-95-95 targets, Ending AIDS and hepatitis by 2030 and the attainment of the SDGs.

• Provide technical support to the development, revision or updating and strengthening of the HIV/AIDS, STI and Hepatitis health sector strategic plans

• Ensure that normative guidance, innovative strategies, best practices, systemic processes and tools for HIV and hepatitis are developed and disseminated by the government to different levels of the health delivery system, NGOs and partners

• Provide technical expertise during the development of national guidelines for clinical management of HIV/AIDS/STI and Hepatitis for all age groups that are aligned to WHO, other international standards

• Support the development and updating of training materials for HIV/AIDS/STI and Hepatitis on treatment, care and support for using modalities like blended learning and capacity building of health workers from the public and private sector within the country

• Undertake regular analysis of bottlenecks in implementation of HIV/TB/STI/Hepatitis prevention, treatment and care programmes for children, adolescents and adults and bringing them to the attention of government, UN and other partners

• Support strengthening of strategic information systems for HIV/AIDS/STI/Hepatitis Treatment and Care services and as a component of the existing national HMIS in particular eHealth systems

• Provide technical support in the development of proposals and concept notes for resource mobilization from the Global Fund and other international funders.

• Monitor implementation of Global Fund (GF) processes within country and also act in a technical advisory role for the country in GF issues.

• Facilitate and advocate for strategic partnerships to enhance public private partnerships for health and fostering joint HIV/Hepatitis collaboration

• Promote and support Operational/Implementation Research to identify innovative strategies which inform national policies, strategies and enable evidence based decision making and programming for HIV and hepatitis and the documentation of best practices in HIV/Hepatitis prevention, treatment and care;

• Provide technical advice to the government on issues of HIV and Hepatitis surveillance including HIV drug resistance

• Monitor impact of COVID-19 pandemic on HIV/AIDS/STI and Hepatitis services and identify innovative strategies to ensure continued delivery of these essential services.

• Prepare monthly progress reports of activities accomplished.

• Undertake any other tasks/duties as may be assigned from time to time

RECRUITMENT PROFILE

Competencies (Describe the core, management or leadership competencies required, with reference to WHO competency model; list in order of priority, commencing with the most important ones; identify a minimum of three and a maximum of five competencies):

1) Technical competence

2) Overall attitude at work

3) Teamwork

4) Respecting and Promoting Individual and Cultural Differences

5) Communication

Functional Skills and Knowledge (Describe skills and knowledge specific to the post):

• Ability to establish harmonious working relationships and to function within multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;

• Ability to consolidate information from multiple sources and prepare strategic information and reports for decision makers

• Ability to lead and achieve consensus and coordination through teambuilding

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Education (Qualifications):

Essential: University degree in Medicine from a recognized university with a Master’s Degree in Public Health

Desirable: Training in HIV and hepatitis prevention, treatment and care

Experience:

Essential:

• Minimum of 5 years’ practical experience at provincial or national level in planning, implementing and evaluating HIV/AIDS and hepatitis prevention and control activities

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the local, regional and global responses to HIV/AIDS and hepatitis

• Proven competence in epidemiological surveillance, research and/or modern training skills.

• Experience working with the Ministry of Health, international agency or NGO and experience with the UN and knowledge of UN processes is an advantage

Desirable: Experience in monitoring programme performance and development of mitigatory measures to address any issues

Languages:

Required: English

Read: Expert knowledge

Write: Expert knowledge

Speak: Expert knowledge

Desirable Ability to communicate in other languages like French

Other Skills (e.g. IT):

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) with an emphasis on Excel or a similar workbook application

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