Community Liaison Officer

Title: Community Liaison Officer Grade: C3 Project: P528 – DFPP-DHAPP Location: Lusaka, Chongwe, Ndola, Mufulira, Chisamba, Kaoma, Mukushi, Chipata, Lumezi, Kasama, Mansa – Livingstone District, Southern Province Publish Date: 05 Nov 2026 00:00 Deadline Date: 12 Nov 2026 00:00 Description: Job summary Reports to Public Health Coordinator. The incumbent will be facility-based and responsible for coordinating and supervising community HIV and integrated public health activities linked to the assigned Defense Force ZambiaHealth Facilies. S/he will serve as a link between the facility, CHWs, community volunteers, support groups, and other community structures to strengthen HIV prevention, testing, linkage, retention, and continuity of care. S/he will work closely with facility teams and DAPP Zambia facility staff to identify service gaps, coordinate appropriate community interventions, monitor outcomes, and ensure Main duties Supervises, mentors, and coaches CHWs, facility peer navigators, and community volunteers to strengthen their performance, accountability, and quality of community-based services. Ensures effective linkage of clients to facility services, with all community activities properly supervised, documented, and delivered to program standards. Coordinates community mobilization and demand-creation for HIV prevention, testing, care, treatment, GBV/LIVES, and cervical cancer screening. Coordinates community-based HIV testing and ensure tested clients are linked and followed up for care and treatment, per national guidelines. Coordinates community-based retention efforts, including tracing and re-engaging clients who miss appointments or interrupt treatment. Coordinates TB contact tracing and active case-finding, linking presumptive TB cases to diagnosis and treatment. Coordinates facility- and community-based support groups (children, adolescents, pregnant/breastfeeding women, and other PLHIV), addressing adherence, retention, and psychosocial needs. Strengthen collaboration with community structures (Action Groups, CBOs, community leaders, CHWs) and facility/network stakeholders to improve referrals, linkage, and access to services. Monitors program performance using facility and community data, support planning and resource management for community activities, and participate in supervision, quality improvement, and coordination meetings. Qualifications Grade 12 Certificate Minimum Certificate in Psychosocial Counseling Diploma in Social Sciences. Degree in public health or any other social science will be an added advantage. Minimum 2 years work experience as community health worker or Community Laison Officer Ability to write comprehensive and analytical reports Communication Skills: Written Skills Oral Skills Excellent spoken and written English Ability to speak and understand Local language, a must Good counseling skills Analytical skills Integrity Good interpersonal relationship Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Priority will be given to residents where we have vacancies