PMTCT Provider – Midwife x8 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.Zambia job market SALARY: A competitive package will be offered to successful candidates on a ten (10) month contract basis. POSITION 7: PMTCT PROVIDER – MIDWIFE — 8 (EIGHT) POSITIONS Job Title PMTCT Provider – Midwife Station Various — see distribution table below Reports To Facility In-Charge / Clinical Officer / Medical Officer To provide comprehensive Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services to pregnant and breastfeeding women and their infants in order to eliminate new HIV infections in children and improve maternal health outcomes. Provides HIV testing services and comprehensive pre/post-test counselling to pregnant women and their partners in order to identify HIV status and facilitate appropriate care linkages. Antiretroviral Therapy Management Initiates, monitors, and manages antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV-positive pregnant and breastfeeding women in order to achieve viral suppression and prevent mother-to-child transmission. Provides HIV prophylaxis to HIV-exposed infants, conducts HIV testing at appropriate intervals, and manages care for HIV-exposed and infected children in order to prevent new infections and ensure optimal health outcomes. Integrates PMTCT services with antenatal care, delivery services, and postnatal care in order to provide comprehensive maternal and child health services. Maintains accurate patient records, collects program data, and submits timely reports in order to monitor program performance and ensure continuity of care. Provides health education on PMTCT, safe infant feeding practices, family planning, and adherence counselling in order to empower clients to make informed health decisions. Knowledge and Skills Requirements Full Form 5 / Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent. Valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ). HIV Testing and Counselling certification. Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in maternal and child health or HIV care services. Ability to maintain accurate patient records and write reports. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families in local languages and English. Strong counselling and interpersonal skills, clinical assessment and decision-making abilities. Computer literacy for data management. Cultural sensitivity and empathy. District Facility / Station No. of Positions Chavuma Chavuma Mission Hospital 1 Zambezi Zambezi District Hospital 1 Kabompo Kabompo District Hospital 1 Manyinga Loloma Mission Hospital 1 Mufumbwe Mufumbwe District Hospital 1 Mushindamo St. Dorothy Rural Health Centre 1 Mwinilunga Mwinilunga District Hospital 1 Ikelenge Ikelenge Rural Health Centre 1