Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 06 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Responsibilities:
The successful candidates will be required to perform the following responsibilities:
• Provides clinical care to both pediatric and adult clients.
• Ensures compliance with productivity standard by coordinating patient scheduling.
• Examines diagnoses and treats diseases of infants, children, and adults.
• Determines need for patient examinations and laboratory investigations and be able to interpret findings and test results.
• Advises patients’ concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease.
• Assists counselors with disclosure of HIV status to pediatric clients.
• Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for specialized treatment.
• Prepares and reviews case histories and clinical records of infants, children, and adults.
• Authorizes refills for medications.
• Completes patient diagnosis forms.
• Attending some of clinic case conferences to discuss difficult patients.
• Works with the clinic team to accommodate urgent care/walk-in patients.
• Schedules vacation or conference leave time at least one month in advance.
• Works with the responsible staff to ensure all reports needed from the sites are processed and sent to AHF Zambia office in a timely manner.
• Works with the clinic in-charge to ensure all supplies required for the smooth running of the clinic are always available.
• Participate in AHF meetings/committees such as medical staff meetings, general staff meetings and CME activities.

Qualifications and experience:
• Diploma in Clinical Medical Sciences.
• A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in HIV care and treatment.
• Must be trained in pediatrics and adults HIV Management.
• Must have a sound knowledge in the basic medical disciplines to allow for accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of clinical problems.
• Knowledge of clinical protocols and procedures in the management of HIV related diseases.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
The following requirements and certifications are a must:
• Registered with the Health Professionals Council of Zambia.
• A Valid practicing License.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
• Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and skills are required to submit their applications letters with the following documents: Curriculum Vitae with Three (3) traceable Referees, academic and professional qualifications, full registration with relevant Professional Bodies where applicable to the address below by Wednesday, 7th February 2024.
• Applicants should provide valid phone numbers for easy communication. Applications should be clearly marked in the Email Subject line with the position being applied for as shown below.
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• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• To apply for this job email your details to ahfzambiarecruitments@aidshealth.org 

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