Program Officer HIV Prevention Candidate Briefer

Seasoned public health scientist with * years of experience in HIV/AIDS and TB management, sexual

reproductive health, and leadership. Proven track record in providing high-quality client-centered care, mentoring, and project management. with exceptional leadership in multi-sectoral HIV Prevention, Care, and Treatment initiatives for USAID-donor-funded organizations with knowledge of UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets. Proficiently managed and mentored a diverse team of 30+ facility staff, including CHWs, Psychosocial Counsellors and Strategic Information Officers. Achievements include the successful implementation of Partner Notification Services (PNS), resulting in a remarkable 60% increase in case identification and spearheading Test and Treat strategies, leading to an outstanding 95% improvement in patient linkage to treatment services using client experience and patient-centered models. HIV Prevention, Care, and Treatment

Project Management

Mentorship & Training

Data Collection & Analysis

Healthcare Leadership

SmartCare+/Legacy

Excel, Word, PowerPoint

USAID/PEPFAR Reporting

1. District Clinical Lead

ADVANCE Project- Trans-Bantu Association Zambia

2nd January 2024 - 30th Sep 2025

Providing health care services to Most Vulnerable people at static and outreach sites, conducting health service provision, collecting related data, maintaining records, and providing healthcare referrals.

Offering quality pre-test and post-test counseling, psychosocial support, and health education to clients to enhance behavior change and informed decision-making.

Mobilizing clients for testing and counseling, building strong relationships with community leaders, stakeholders, and partners, and designing effective community mobilization strategies and campaigns.

Mentoring peer navigators, field implementation officers, data associates, and health professionals, facilitating training and capacity-building programs for community members and stakeholders.

Managing administrative responsibilities, maintaining proper record systems to ensure client confidentiality, and creating safe spaces for Most Vulnerable people to address their health and social needs.

I provided comprehensive support to clients, including adolescents and youth, through various roles, including supervision, counselling, training, and community engagement. My responsibilities included

Supervising AYP peer promoters to deliver high-quality HIV testing and prevention services

Conducting individual and group counselling sessions, including for AYP clients, addressing issues such as HIV prevention, treatment adherence, and mental health on School health programs

Organizing training sessions for peer promoters on psy-chosocial support, mental health first aid, and effective communication skills for adolescents

Contributing to AYP program development and implementation, community engagement, and referral services

2. Facility Clinical Site Mentor

USAID Department of Defense (DOD) HIV/AIDS Prevention Program -Jhpiego 30th March 2021- 30th September 2023

Provided comprehensive HIV care and treatment services

Mentored facility staff, improving competency and performance 3. Facility Based Technical Officer

USAID Department of Defense (DOD) HIV/AIDS Prevention Program – FHI360 4th February 2019-31st December 2020

Developed and implemented technical strategies in HIV prevention, care, and treatment

Ensured comprehensive training of facility staff in HIV services 4.Clinical Officer General

Global Fund

10th January 2018- 31st January 2019

Provided high-quality medical care and support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS

Ensured adherence to ART regimens and offered counseling for holistic patient well-being

Implemented PMTCT services and administered comprehensive outpatient care 5.Facility Based Clinician

USAID ZPCTIIB/FHI360

11th to 30th March 2018

Provided comprehensive daily services to ART clients and initiated new clients into treatment

Monitored and reported viral load trends, maintaining data accuracy

Collaborated with treatment adherence supporters and project nutritionists to achieve positive treatment outcomes

6.Facility Based Clinician -Consultancy

USAID ZPCTIIB/FHI360

4th to 15th December2017

Conducted SIMS assessments to evaluate healthcare facility performance and quality

Identified areas for improvement and developed actionable recommendations

Collaborated with healthcare staff to enhance healthcare access and quality 7.Clinical Officer General

Medprof Private Clinic

4th Jan to 31st Dec 2017

Provided high-quality medical care and support to in-patients and out-patients

Conducted safe deliveries and provided ART services to patients

Implemented PMTCT services and administered comprehensive outpatient care 2023: - Levy Mwanawasa Medical University

2016: - Lusaka Institute of Applied Sciences

2024: - Allison

2024:, Allison

2010:, Chirundu High School.

Achieved 94% in Comprehensive Site Improvement Through Monitoring (SIMS) Assessment

(2023)

Awarded "Best Performing Facility in Case Identification and Retention to Care" (2019) Gabriel Kibombwe

Deputy Chief of Party

FHI360/CDC TA Project

Mobile: +260-***-***-***

Email: *********@******.***

Sam Kalenge

District Hub Officer

Circle Of Hope

Central province

Mobile: +260-*********

Email: ************@*****.***

Marvin Bwalya

Clinical Officer

Cidrz-Maina Soko Hospital

Lusaka

Mobile: +260-*********/097*******

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