Dreams Centre Coordinator Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)

Dreams Centre Coordinator Ref No. CC/CU/12/12/22

Reports to the District DREAMS Coordinator, s/he implements, monitors and provides technical and administrative support in the implementation of DREAMS safe space and related activities.

Main duties

• Manages the day to day running of the DREAMS Center
• Provides high quality services to AGYW and their male sexual partners
• Refers and links AGYW and their male sexual partners to other clinical services
• Supervises a team of DREAMS Connectors in their day-to-day duties
• Maintains up to date records of AGYW reached
• Conducts monthly weekly planning and review meetings with Connectors and Mentors and provide onsite support
• Consolidates monthly performance data and report timely
• Mentors the DREAMS Connectors to better support the Safe Spaces Mentors
• Ensures entry of service provision data into the CIDRZ DHIS2 database
• Works with the catchment Health facility to ensure continuous supply of commodities and ease linkage processes.
• Works with other SDHP components to ensure the sexual partners to the AGYW are reached with High Impact Health services.
• Works with the DREAMS Officer and Connectors to ensure the implementation and tracking of Economic Strengthening Activities targeting AGYW.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Diploma in Social Work or health related field. A degree in Social Sciences/Health-related field will be an added advantage
• Must be aged between 30 and 40 years
• Must be a female
• Must be a certified psychosocial counsellor
• Must be able to provide HTS as per national guidelines
• Must have be computer literate and have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages
• Experience working with AGYW and/or HIV prevention is an added advantage
• At least 2 years experience working with adolescents and young women (HIV prevention and service provision)
• Empathetic, devoted and respectful individual with good interpersonal communication, team building, and writing skills.

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply; however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.