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Job Descriptions – Zonal Offices

Job Title: Zonal AGYW Officer – 3

Reports to Zonal Coordinator

Technical Supervisor – TAYOA AGYW Coordinator

Duty Station: Zonal Office

Duration: 1-year contract (renewable subject to performance and funding availability)

Introduction:

Ministry of Health through Global Fund Cycle 7 (GFC7) Grant support, implements essential TB/HIV Community based Program (Oct 2025 – Dec 2026) in support of the national effort to sustain and expand community HIV and TB services. The GFC7 community-based program is implemented in collaboration with Lead CSO – Christian Social Services Commission (CSSC) and four Sub-sub recipients (TAYOA, NACOPHA, MKUTA and STEPS). The GFC7 program focuses on the provision of Community based TB/HIV services across 184 councils. It prioritizes peer-led service delivery, integration with Local Government Authorities. 

Job Summary:

The Zonal AGYW Officer will be responsible for ensuring quality implementation of behavioral, Structural and Biomedical interventions targeting Adolescent Girls and Young Women within the councils of Project implementation. She/he will work closely with R/CHMTs, Local CSOs, Health Facilities, and other Implementing Partners to strengthen linkages and tracking of AGYW services layering. She/he will be responsible for ensuring quality implementation of HIV combination prevention interventions targeting AGYW including providing close oversight of SRs/CSOs implementing AGYW interventions in the regions.

Main Roles and Responsibilities:

1.     Support Zonal Coordinator in design and roll out implementation of biomedical, structural and behavioral interventions targeting Adolescent Girls and Young women.

2.     Facilitate community empowerment and capacity building Project activities through linkages and collaboration with partners at grassroots level, including working with communities and providing skills to enable them spearhead HIV and AIDS prevention initiatives based on the context.

3.     Support AGYW enrolment and retention in the Project.

4.     Support linkages of GBV survivors to health facilities and other service delivery points for post-GBV and VAC services including PEP, FP, STI services and basic psycho-social assessment and counseling, care and support, collection of forensic evidence and referral to the police or legal systems and to other community services.

5.     Addressing gender roles and cultural norms, behavior change with multiple concurrent partners, and rights-based Projecting.

6.     Build capacity of peer educators and community service providers to enable them provide quality services to AGYW as required.

7.     Organize peer educators’ monthly meetings for updates sharing, data collection and review and address challenges encountered during Project implementation.

8.     Liaise with Council HIV and AIDS Coordinator (CHAC), TASAF/PSSN Coordinator, District ADIS Control Coordinator (DACC), community development officers, police gender desk, social welfare officers and other Government Officials in the council and the Region for effective implementation and oversight of AGYW interventions.

9.     Strengthen referral and linkages between health facility and community service delivery points for comprehensive provision of AGYW services

10.  Provide Technical Support and provide leadership to CSOs, community health workers and Peer Educators engaged in implementation of AGYW activities in the Council.

11.  Organize and participate in peer led sessions to assess effectiveness and completeness and provide support as required.

12.  Support peer educators to conduct parenting interventions and AGYW economic strengthening activities.

13.  Collaborate with M&E officer for clarity of indicators, quality of M&E data collection tools, data quality and reporting; and prepare reports and document best practices and success stories.

14.  Liaise with CHMT especially DACC or DHMIS for coordination of quarterly data entry into national reporting database DHIS2.

15.  Supervise AGYW peer educators  on their routine service delivery

Qualifications & Experience:

1.     Bachelor Degree in Health related field,Sociology, Social Work, Community Development or any other related discipline.

2.     Prior work experience in OVC, HIV and AGYW related programs.

3.     Demonstrate high value of Integrity and strong values including confidentiality.

4.     At least three years of experience in Public Health, healthcare management, or HIV and TB Project management.

5.     Experience in managing or coordinating Public Health Projects, including planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

6.     Experience in working directly with communities, engaging them in project activities, and building partnerships with local organizations.

7.     Ability to design, implement, and evaluate OVC,HIV related programs tailored to the needs of AGYW.

8.     Proficiency in data analysis tools and software to track project outcomes and make data-driven decisions.

9.     Familiar with providing counselling and emotional support to AGYW and their families.

10.  Knowledge of local and national policies related to HIV and AIDS, as well as laws and regulations affecting AGYW.

11.  Proficiency in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess project effectiveness.

12.  Experience in working directly with communities, engaging them in project activities, and building partnerships with local organizations.

13.  Familiar with relevant software and tools for data management, project tracking, and reporting.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent data management and analytical skills.
• Ability to mentor and build capacity of partners.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and communication skills.

Skill Required