Paediatric ART Specialist at Ministry of Health

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn More We have started building our professional LinkedIn page. Follow OPEN TO: ALL ELIGIBLE AND QUALIFIED CANDIDATES Opening Date Closing Date Work Hours 27th July, 2026 7th August, 2026 Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week The North Western Provincial Health Office, under the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Project through a Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the positions listed below, to be employed on a ten (10) month contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.Zambian company profiles SALARY: A competitive package will be offered to successful candidates on a ten (10) month contract basis. POSITION 1: PAEDIATRIC ART SPECIALIST — 1 (ONE) POSITION Job Title Paediatric ART Specialist Station North Western Provincial Health Office, Solwezi Reports To Clinical Care Specialist To provide technical leadership and coordinate the implementation of Paediatric and Adolescent HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs under the CDC Cooperative Agreement (CoAg) supported project, in order to strengthen service delivery, improve clinical outcomes, and contribute to the achievement of PEPFAR targets within the North Western Province. Coordinates effectively the implementation of paediatric and adolescent case identification and index testing programs across supported health facilities in order to facilitate early diagnosis and improved clinical outcomes. Provides technical support to health facilities in the adoption of innovative case-finding strategies including provider-initiated testing and counselling (PITC) for children and adolescents. Reviews and monitors case identification data to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions in order to improve yield and coverage. Coordinates effectively the implementation of paediatric and adolescent ART initiation and treatment optimisation programs in accordance with national and WHO guidelines in order to improve treatment outcomes. Provides clinical mentorship and technical assistance to health facility teams on paediatric ART formulations, dosing, and regimen switches to ensure quality of care. Leads the implementation of differentiated service delivery models for children and adolescents in order to improve access and treatment continuity. Reviews and analyses treatment outcome data to identify trends, challenges, and areas requiring targeted intervention. Coordinates effectively the implementation of paediatric and adolescent retention and re-engagement strategies across supported sites in order to reduce treatment interruptions and improve clinical outcomes. Supports the development and roll-out of family-centred care approaches and peer support models to strengthen retention of children and adolescents in HIV care. Works collaboratively with community health teams to trace and re-engage lost-to-follow-up paediatric and adolescent clients. Coordinates effectively the monitoring of viral load coverage and suppression among paediatric and adolescent clients in order to facilitate clinical decision making and improve treatment outcomes. Supports health facilities to achieve viral load coverage targets by ensuring timely sample collection, result retrieval, and clinical action on high viral load results. Leads enhanced adherence counselling (EAC) quality improvement initiatives for children and adolescents with unsuppressed viral loads. Coordinates and undertakes structured capacity building programs including trainings, mentorships, and on-site technical assistance for health workers in order to impart knowledge and skills in paediatric and adolescent HIV care. Identifies training needs, develops learning materials, and facilitates in-service training sessions aligned with national curricula and CDC/PEPFAR priorities. Supports the integration of paediatric HIV services into routine child health platforms including EPI, nutrition, and maternal and child health services. Coordinates and undertakes timely monitoring and evaluation of paediatric and adolescent HIV programs using PEPFAR and national indicators in order to track progress, facilitate decision making, and demonstrate results. Compiles and analyses site-level and provincial program data to prepare high-quality technical reports for submission to the Provincial Health Office and CDC in a timely manner. Participates in data review meetings, program reviews, and site improvement planning sessions to drive evidence-based program adjustments. Ensures accurate and timely entry of paediatric and adolescent data into national electronic health record systems (e.g., SmartCare) and PEPFAR reporting platforms. Knowledge and Skills Requirements Full Grade 12 School Certificate / Form V. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent. Valid registration with the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ). Minimum of three (3) years relevant post-qualification experience. Ability to write comprehensive reports. Ability to communicate effectively in English. Confidentiality, initiative, and interpersonal skills.