Bubi Field Officer

Location: Matabeleland North – Based in Bubi
Deadline: 27 April 2023

Pangaea Zimbabwe AIDS Trust (PZAT) is an independent Zimbabwean entity registered as a local Trust in August of 2012 (MA/909/2012). PZAT strives to transform the lives of people living with and affected by HIV by working to ensure their access to comprehensive HIV and sexual health services delivered in safe and supportive environments. PZAT as a partner in the ZimPAAC consortium has been working with the MOHCC to improve access to HIV prevention, care and treatment services for key and priority population groups in Zimbabwe.

Job summary
The Field officer will be based in Matabeleland North- Bubi and will report to the Project Coordinator. The incumbent will be responsible for working with Health service providers, community stakeholders and key partners involved in Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) programming; to improve access to HIV prevention, care and treatment services in Matabeleland North-Bubi.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Build capacity of health workers to provide Youth friendly services through training; Conduct community dialogues and group discussions with Adolescent girls and Young Women (AGYW) to determine perceptions on services provided and how to improve service delivery models; Design service delivery models in consultation with relevant stakeholders; Work with Project Coordinator and project team in the
development of IEC materials for interpersonal communication and PrEP literacy; Identify and train PrEP champions in consultation with specified partner organizations; Facilitate establishment ofsupport groups for AGYW social support; Document and report on activities conducted; Formulating budgets for AGYW/ YWSS economic strengthening projects and participate in related trainings; Compiling weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as well as monthly statistics for community programs; Identify and train (Young Sisters) YS in consultation with specified partner organizations and PrEP Champions; Oversee the day to day operations of AGYW hubs for effective project implementation; Rolling out the YWSS programs in the District and offering support supervision to YWSS groups and ensuring the quality of care remains high for AGYW who have opted for the model; Liaise with primary counsellor and YS for effective implementation of the mobile clinic model for AGYW / YWSS; Build capacity of YS to create demand for AGYW/ YWSS friendly services through training and mentorship; Participate in budget and work planning for activities funded within the funding cycle; Participate in stakeholder meetings occurring within and outside the district.

Qualifications, experience, and key competencies required
First degree in degree in social/behavioral sciences or related discipline; 1+ years relevant working experience working with communities and multiple stakeholders in HIV and health programming; Excellent Computer skills, excel and knowledge of HIV and AIDS indicators and good understanding of the M&E systems used by Ministry of Health and Child Care.

Must be youth-friendly; Possess skills in training & results based reporting; Competent in stakeholder engagement, multi-level oral & written communication; Social media savvy- can use various platforms to mobilize, sensitize and build networks; Experience working with young people is an added advantage; Fluent in English, Ndebele and Shona a must; Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

To apply
Interested candidates should submit their application letter and detailed CV, clearly stating the position being applied for in the subject section of the email to: admin@pzat.org by close of business on Thursday 27 April 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.