FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Technical Officer- Cervical Cancer
FHI 360 seeks a Technical Officer- Cervical Cancer for the US DOD-funded Zambia Defense Forces Prevention, Care and Treatment (ZDFPCT) Project. The ZDFPCT project is implemented by FHI 360 for continuing collaborations with the Zambia Defense Force (ZDF) and Ministry of Health (MOH), in scaling up prevention, care, treatment, and support for adults and children living with HIV and TB, through the military, their families and surrounding communities. The project conducts a range of activities to reach the UNAIDS 90-90-90 fast track goals by 2020 and contribute to reaching epidemic control.
Under the supervision of the Technical Advisor, the Technical Officer- Cervical Cancer will assist in providing technical support for cervical cancer screening interventions in the ZDFPCT project across the country. He/she will support the Technical Advisor to ensure that cervical cancer screening is integrated into facility HIV programs.
- Work in collaboration with the MoH national trainers and use updated guidelines to plan, coordinate and supervise successful implementation of cervical cancer screening and treatment trainings.
- Ensure that project sites develop, implement, monitor and evaluate well thought out activities that will ensure all HIV positive women on ART are given the opportunity to undergo cervical cancer screening without fail; Collaborate with the DMS to in supervising facility-based cervical cancer screening focal point persons including nurses, clinical officers and doctors to implement quality cervical cancer screening and treatment programs per MOH guidelines.
- Support the effective integration and intensification of HIV services in already ongoing cervical cancer programmes and vice versa; Oversee and ensure that women who need follow-up or referral for advanced care such as loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) and histopathology evaluation receive the appropriate referral services
- Under the guidance of the Technical Advisor, participate in relevant technical meetings including Cervical Cancer Technical Working Group meetings.
- Contribute to the reviewing and updating clinical care guidelines including cervical cancer screening and treatment guidelines in line with national and global guidelines
- Ensure quality assurance/quality control systems are effectively integrated into the program by conducting regular quality checks on randomly selected images of pre-cancerous lesions diagnosed by the facility-based teams.
- Oversee the planning and implementation of education activities, including training of volunteers in raising awareness on the benefits of cervical cancer screening and conducting demand creation campaigns
- Coordinate supply chain and ensure timely, accurate forecasting and constant supply of cervical cancer screening equipment and consumables.
- Work with the M&E team to accurately document and analyze cervical cancer screening data and ensure that the data is used for timely decision making; Conduct appropriate operations/implementation science research to inform programming and improve patient outcomes Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
- An expert trainer and mentor in Visual Inspection and Acetic Acid (VIA)
- Experience in description and management of patients associated with positive VIA findings amongst HIV+ women
- Experience in managing and implementing busy cervical cancer screening programs; Good understanding of current national cervical cancer screening and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment interventions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in capacity building and implementing HIV and AIDS programs in line with PEPFAR guidelines is an added advantage.