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Catholic Relief Services - Zambia Country Program

About Catholic Relief Services

The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) country program was established in 2000,
and administers a varied and diversified portfolio of nutrition, health
systems strengthening, food and security economic growth and livelihoods,
orphans and vulnerable (OVC) research and HIV and AIDS programs. Catholic
Relief Services out the commitment of Bishops of the United States to assist
the poor and the vulnerable overseas.
Background

Epidemic Control 90-90-90 (EpiC 3-90) supports the Ministry of Health (MOH) in
targeted faith-based sites to achieve the UNAIDS Fast Track goals for epidemic
control 90% of all PLHIV know their status, 90% of those diagnosed receive
sustained ART, 90% of all people receiving ART have viral suppression.

EpiC 3-90 supports comprehensive HIV/AIDS service delivery at supported faith-
based facilities while building capacity and systems for sustainability
through a three-pronged approach 1) Support health facilities improve their
delivery of HIV prevention, treatment and laboratory services; 2) Improve key
health system functions and structures needed to deliver quality HIV services;
and 3) Health information is strategically collected and utilized to improve
HIV service delivery. Through the course of the project, EpiC 3-90 will
gradually decrease its involvement so that District and Provincial Health
Offices (DHOs, PHOs) assume oversight of and technical assistance to supported
facilities.

EpiC 3-90 is a consortium project of Churches Health Association of Zambia
(CHAZ), Chreso Ministries and Catholic Relief Services (CRS), as a prime
consortium member, CRS brings globally recognized expertise in grants
management, health systems strengthening and sustainability, and top-notch
HIV/AIDS service delivery.

Job Summary

The District Project Coordinator (DPC) will provide coordination, technical
advice, guidance, and support to a wide range of program design and
implementation issues for the EpiC 3-90 project at District level in line with
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) program quality principles and standards, donor
guidelines, and industry best practices to regional and Country Program teams
to advance the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and
vulnerable. The DPC’s technical and clinical knowledge, advice, guidance and
coordination will contribute to determining how effective, adaptive and
innovative CRS’ EpiC 3-90 programming is across the district.

The DPC reports to the Provincial Project Coordinator.

Job Responsibilities

> Coordinate all EpiC 3-90 activities in the district in close collaboration with the District Health Director (DHD).
> Responsible for all EpiC 3-90 project activities implementation in the District.
> Implement strategies that lead to improving case identification, linkages and new enrollment on antiretroviral therapy, in close collaboration with the clinical/technical team at provincial and central level.
> In collaboration with the DHD, lead the data review meetings
> Represent EpiC 3-90 project at Government and Donors’ meetings organized at District level.
> Contribute to the development and implementation of agency-wide strategies, standards, tools, and best practices at District project level that effectively engage partners, donors and governments. Help ensure a cross-sectoral approach integrating gender protection mainstreaming.
> Provide regular technical solutions/assistance (TA) to all project supported sites in the District, remotely and on-site, for strategic planning and application of program design, approved standards, best practices, partnership principles, tools, and M&E, leading to high-quality implementation.
> Contribute to capacity strengthening initiatives in EpiC 3-90 programming for staff and supported sites through learning and training strategies, conducting trainings, orientations, and mentoring and coaching of supported staff.
> Contribute to knowledge management and learning through collecting and analyzing program data, evaluating strategic projects, assisting with measuring program impact, capturing and sharing lessons learned and best practices, and research and internal reports.
> Establish and maintain relationships with donors, peer organizations, research and other institutions at district level. Participate in forums in HIV care and treatment to collect and share best practices and promote CRS’ work.
Scope

The District Project Coordinator will supervise Data Management Officer;

Background, Experience & Requirements

Education and Experience

> Medical Degree (MO)/Medical Licentiate/Clinical officer preferred, advanced qualification will be an added advantage
> Minimum of five years of work experience in HIV programming with progressive responsibilities, ideally with an international NGO, with minimum of three years of working for programming interventions.
> Demonstrated application of technical principles and concepts in HIV program coordination. General knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.
> Experience in facilitation and training applying adult learning principles and practices, clinical mentoring and coaching.
> Experience with program monitoring and evaluation, including applying data collection tools and methodologies, data analysis, and data presentation.
> Experience and skills in networking and relations with donors, peer organizations, and faith-based and civil society partners. Understanding of partnership principles.
> Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information and budget management systems, knowledge-sharing networks.

Personal Skills

> Excellent relationship management skills with ability to influence and get buy-in from people not under direct supervision and to work with individuals in diverse geographical and cultural settings.
> Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving and systems thinking skills with capacity to see the big picture and ability to make sound judgement
> Strong written and oral communication skills
> Strong presentation, facilitation, training, mentoring, and coaching skills
> Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented

Required/Desired Foreign Language

> Proficiency in English and any Zambian local language

Travel Required

70% travel

Key Working Relationships

Supervisory Data Management Officer (DMO)

Internal EpiC 3-90 Provincial Coordinator, Program Manager, Deputy Chief of
Party -Technical, Chief of Party

External District Health Director (DHD), District Health Information Officer,
District Clinical care specialist, District TB/HIV specialist

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and
used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve
the desired results.

> Serves with Integrity
> Models Stewardship
> Cultivates Constructive Relationships
> Promotes Learning

Disclaimer

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties,
and responsibilities associated with the position.

Note By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires
its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent
harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand
that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive
background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to
evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.

Applicants Instructions

Please email a cover letter, and curriculum vitae which should include three
references to crszambiajobs@crs.org.

Please include the position (& Location) you are applying for in the subject
line.

The closing date for applications is 27th July 2020. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted for an interview



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