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MALARIA CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OFFICER, PAMO |
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Posted 2018-10-31 03:41:13
PATH is a global organization
that works to accelerate health equity by bringing together public
institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the
world’s most pressing health challenges. With expertise in science, health,
economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops
and scales solutions—including vaccines, drugs, devices, diagnostics, and
innovative approaches to strengthening health systems worldwide.
Funded by the United States
President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), the Program for the Advancement of
Malaria Outcomes (PAMO) is a 5-year project that aims to control and prevent
malaria morbidity and mortality, and thereby minimize the social effects and economic
losses. It also contributes to the reduction of under-five all-cause mortality
rate, as a result of reduced malaria mortality. This project which is working
in 4 target provinces, namely Eastern, Muchinga, Northern and Luapula, will
strengthen the Ministry of Health’s capacity to implement the National Malaria
Elimination Strategic Plan (NMESP) at provincial, district, and community
levels. The project which is now in its third year of implementation is
building strong effective partnerships with communities, civil society, health
facilities, provincial and district health offices (PHOs and DHOs), the private
sector, and cooperating partners to scale-up and maintain internationally
accepted strategies to fight malaria. PATH is the lead partner of the
consortium that is implementing this project.
PATH seeks to
recruit a Malaria Case Management Program Officer (Case Management Officer)who will be based in Katete.
The Case Management Officer will form part of a team which will operate in
Chadiza, Katete and Sinda. The SBC officer will form part of the “Malaria
Pre-Elimination Team†and will report directly to the Malaria Pre-Elimination
Coordinator. The Case Management Officer will focus on case management and
will provide direct support to the three District Health Offices (DHOs) and
work closely with the district malaria focal persons (MFPs) in the
implementation of the program. The implementation of the activities will result
in strengthened case management at facility level and maximum coverage of community
case management, including passive and active case detection. This position will be on a fixed-term contract up to July
2019.
Responsibilities:
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Work in close collaboration with
the provincial and district health offices to scale up and implement outreach
training and supportive supervision (OTSS) using the electronic data system
(EDS) for all health facilities in the targeted area
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Conduct trainings and provide
regular capacity building in malaria case management, OTSS and EDS
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Provide EDS technical support to
MOH staff during OTSS rounds
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Work with a web-based server
to keep information updated
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Support training of Community
Health Workers in integrated community case management and enhanced
surveillance
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Work with DHO and facility staff
to actively use case management data to guide program implementation.
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Work with PAMO SBC Officer to
ensure that PAMO subcontracted civil society organizations implement activities
to encourage early care-seeking behavior
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Work with other PMI implementing
partners, DHO and health facilities to ensure adequate stocks of malaria
commodities are maintained in the targeted districts.
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Support the Pre-elimination
Coordinator in producing regular work plans and reports.
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Work with PATH finance and
administrative staff to develop training budgets, manage workshop logistics and
ensure activities comply with PATH accounting practices.
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Any other duties as may be
assigned by the Pre-elimination coordinator.
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Participate in district malaria
data review and malaria clinical meetings for districts, health facilities and
community health workers
Required Skills
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Must have a minimum of a Diploma
in Clinical Medicine, Nursing or Medical Licentiate
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A postgraduate qualification in
Public Health is an added advantage.
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At least five (05) years field experience
implementing public health programs with a minimum of three (03) years
implementing malaria prevention and treatment programs.
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Registered with the Health
Professions Council of Zambia/ Nursing Council of Zambia and with a valid
practicing license.
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S/he must have an in-depth
knowledge of malaria and the public health system in Zambia.
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Work closely with other program
officers to establish and strengthen the elimination agenda
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Demonstrate proficiency in the
use of Microsoft Office Word or comparable professional software
package—specific competence in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
and working knowledge of Excel.
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Good written and oral
communications skills in English required.
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Fluency in local languages of
Eastern province is an added advantage.
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Public speaking ability, good
presentation skills and ability to facilitate training is highly desired.
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Ability to travel domestically up
to 50% of the time.
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Must have legal authorization to
work in Zambia.
PATH is dedicated to building
an inclusive workforce where diversity is valued.
PATH is an equal opportunity employer. Every qualified applicant
will be considered for employment. PATH does not discriminate based on race,
color, religion, gender, gender identity or orientation, genetic information,
age, national origin, marital status, disability status, political ideology,
military or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
applicable federal, state, or local law.
To apply for this job please visit path.silkroad.com.