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Job Description
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
A. INTRODUCTION
Zambia Health Education and Communication Trust (ZHECT) is an indigenous Zambian Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), registered with the Registrar of Societies in 2001 under the laws of Zambia and dedicated to providing high quality health services, social behavior change interventions, research and capacity building for the improvement of the health status and general wellness of people in Zambia. ZHECT is also a capacity leader and has a wealth of experience in providing Sexual Reproductive Health and HIV prevention and mitigation services to organizations and communities mainly in Zambia. ZHECT also works in the area of Gender Based Violence and Economic Empowerment among vulnerable and hard to reach communities.Freelance jobs
ZHECT has been awarded a grant from the Global Fund through the University Teaching Hospital (UTH)’s HIV/AIDS Program (UTH-HAP) under grant 3687-ZMB-C-MOH, titled “Accelerating Towards Epidemic Control II” to provide HIV/AIDS prevention services in Itezhi-tezhi and Namwala and districts of Southern province of Zambia. This support is provided through the Ministry of Health to implement activities aligned with the goals and targets as outlined in the Global Fund Framework Agreement.
B. PROGRAM GOALS & OBJECTIVES
B.1: Program Goals
To improve health outcomes among Adolescent and Young People (AYP) in districts through innovative and collaborative efforts in HIV prevention, treatment, care, and support, in alignment with Funding 3687, ZMB – C – MOH objectives.
B.2 Program Objectives
The project will be innovative in addressing the objectives of the funding 3687, ZMB – C – MOH through:Buy vitamins and supplements
i. Strengthening local authorities and community-based leadership through mentorship and building capacity of both healthcare workers and community-based actors, whilst demanding accountability from all players, through improved health outcomes among Adolescent and Young People (AYP).
ii. Enhancing and improving program priorities for adolescents and young people in HIV prevention, treatment care and support; enable commodity availability for prevention and treatment through collaborative efforts with ZAMMSA and local authorities.
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iii. Optimizing delivery for HIV prevention services including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and other biomedical prevention services.
iv. Strengthening integration of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), and screening of viral hepatitis and cervical cancer into HIV services to ensure a more comprehensive healthcare approach.
v. Program integration of human resources for health, capacity building through life skills training and support strengthening of M&E systems and ensure there are necessary staff compliments for both the clinical mentorship and social skills programs.
vi. Strengthening evidence-based behavioural interventions meant to curb the spread and transmission of HIV among the AYP.
Data Associates (DAs): 2 Positions
The Data Associate shall work with and under the supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in managing all project data entry and analysis activities at district level. He/she will assist the Research, Monitoring and Evaluation unit in revising, developing, implementing and maintaining the project data management system. He/She shall also assist the M&E Officer in overseeing project M&E activities in co-ordination with the project team as well as documentation of project results.Buy vitamins and supplements
Duties and Responsibilities:
Receive data from sites and enter into project spread sheet
Compile monthly summation forms, verify accuracy and sort information accordingly and enter in the database (such as DHIS2 database).
Together with the M&E Officer, provide guidance to the volunteers on the M&E system, tools, data quality and management.
Support capacity-building for Lay Counsellors and Behaviour Change Communication cadres to improve use and operation of project M&E systems.
Review data for deficiencies or errors, correct any incompatibilities if possible and check completeness of data forms.
Generate weekly reports, store completed work in a designated location and perform backup operations.
Review project monitoring data, analyze and provide feedback where necessary monthly.
Participate in preparation of various reports including the monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports timely with accurate data.
Ensure proper use of office equipment, report any malfunctions as soon as noticed and provide technical assistance to mentors using tablets.
File data accordingly after entering in the database.
Participate in conducting project Data Quality Assessments.
Required Qualifications:
Diploma or higher in social sciences, public health, statistics, computer science or other relevant fields.
Proven work experience in data entry will be an added advantage.
Excellent writing, oral and interpersonal communication skills and ability to work as a team player.
Ability to initiate and implement activities with minimal supervision, and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Well-developed computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Access and Power Point. Familiarity and experience with computer databases and management information systems.
Proven knowledge and experience in program M&E data management and quality assurance, including data entry, cleaning, analysis, interpretation and reporting.
· Proven experience working on an HIV/AIDS or health project in Zambia will be an added advantage.Buy vitamins and supplements
Ability and willingness to travel for site supervision and data collection and quality checks in project sites within the district.
Work Experience:
· Must have experience working in data collection and/or Monitoring and Evaluation.
Required Attributes and Competences:
Devoted individuals with good interpersonal communication, team building, and writing skills
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV to indicating the job title in the subject line.
The closing date for receiving all applications is 22nd August 2025 Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.