Program Officer X3

Location: Harare, Mash East, Mash West, Mash Central (any of the 4 provinces)
Reporting to: Program Manager

Job Summary

Pangaea Zimbabwe (PZ) is calling for applications for Program Officers (POs) for the Key Populations (KP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) program under the Care and Treatment award. The POs will be PZ’s focal persons at district level, responsible for working with health service providers, community stakeholders and key partners involved in Key Populations programming; to improve access to HIV prevention, care and treatment services in Harare and select Mashonaland districts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1.  Conducting KP programming activities in the field to improve access to HIV prevention, care, and treatment services for Key Populations.
2. Mentorship and support to the Program Assistant and peer volunteers in supported districts.
3. Planning detailed implementation activities for each district and workplan consolidation in liaison with the Program Manager.
4. Identify and train community peer volunteers in consultation with specified partner organizations.
5. Build capacity of peer volunteers to create demand for KP and AGYW friendly services.
6. Ensure capacity-building initiatives for Health Care Providers and peer volunteers are conducted to ensure provision of KP friendly services.
7. Conduct assessments to determine programming needs and ensure quality standards at facility level.
8. Conduct community dialogues and facilitate formation of support groups with target populations.
9. Design service delivery models in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
10. Work with Program management team in the development of IEC materials for respective interventions.
11. Engage key stakeholders at the district level, including KP CBOs, to ensure program alignment, representation and collaborative learning.
12. Document and report on activities conducted including compiling weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as well as monthly statistics for community programs.
13. Document and share best practices from the implementation of the different interventions under the KP program.
14. Work closely with the Strategic Information and Evaluation Officer, supporting district level SIE activities.
15. Participate in budget and work planning for district activities.
16. Participate in stakeholder meetings in the district and province.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree Social Sciences, Development studies or any other health focused area.
2. At least 4 years’ experience working in HIV/AIDS programs with at least one year working with KPs and priority populations.
3. Have a strong project management support skills and a systematic approach to work.
4. Knowledge of biomedical HIV prevention methods desirable.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of community psychosocial support and/or mental health
   interventions.
6. Exceptional organizational skills, and ability to work with diverse groups.
7. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
8. Ability to create and sustain coalition partnerships and work collaboratively with CBOs.
9. Ability to deal with multi-sectoral levels of stigma and discrimination.
10. Self-starter, detail-oriented and highly organized and motivated individual who can work with minimum supervision.
11. Experience with Microsoft Office software applications

To apply
Interested candidates should submit their application letter and detailed CV, clearly stating the
position being applied for and area of preference on the subject section of the email to:
recruitment@pangaeazw.org by Wednesday 4 September 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.