Deadline 13 August 2010
The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Harare invites applications for the position of National Professional Officer HIV (Prevention and Care) – NOC
The National Professional Officer will be stationed in the WHO Country Office. Under the direct supervision and guidance of the HIV/AIDS and TB Cluster Team Leader and in collaboration with relevant clusters/programmes in the WHO Country Office, Regional Office and Headquarters, the officer will provide technical support to the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare in the following key areas:
- Providing technical assistance to strengthen institutional capacity for effective planning, implementation and coordination of HIV prevention strategies
- Strengthening the systems for scaling up and increasing uptake of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission of HIV as well as HIV Testing and Counseling services
- Strengthening systems and mechanisms for prevention and control of Sexually Transmitted Infections
- Providing technical assistance in the introduction of emerging HIV prevention techniques in various areas such as male circumcision
- Strengthening, monitoring and evaluating systems for HIV/AIDS and TB surveillance in close collaboration with MOHCW and NAC
- Strengthening mechanisms to ensure active partnerships in support of HIV/AIDS and TB control, including public-private sector collaboration
- Strengthening systems and mechanisms for infection prevention and control, injection safety and management of Occupational and Non-occupational exposures
- Strengthening systems and mechanisms for blood safety
- Strengthening systems for delivering Post Exposure Prophylaxis in the health facilities
- Performing any other duties as may be assigned
Qualifications:
- Degree in Health Sciences
- Postgraduate degree in public health or health planning management
Knowledge and Experience required:
- Three years working experience in HIV/AIDS programmes, with development partners, communities and the media fraternity
- Aptitude for communication and computer skills
- Professional experience (at least 5 years) at national level in senior management positions
- Experience in working with various partners from multilateral and bilateral agencies as well as NGOs
- Good knowledge of English
- Current knowledge of the latest developments in the field of HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis
- Leadership skills and the ability to establish harmonious working relationships in an international and multicultural environment
- Five years of progressively responsible professional working experience at national or international levels in programme planning and management
- Should be able to travel regularly
Applications in sealed envelopes marked NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICER (HIV PREV) should be sent to the WHO Representative, 86 Enterprise Road, Cnr Enterprise & Glenara Roads, P O Box CY 348, Causeway, Zimbabwe. E-mail vumbal@zw.afro.who.int together with a detailed curriculum vitae.
