Information, Education and Communication Officer

The National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council (NAC) is a body corporate established under the National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council Act No. 10 of 2002. Its primary mandate is to coordinate and support the development, monitoring, and evaluation of the multi-sectoral national response aimed at preventing and combating the spread of HIV, AIDS, STIS, and TB, to reduce their personal, social, and economic impact.

The Council invites suitably qualified and experienced Zambians to apply for the following vacant positions, all tenable at the NAC Secretariat in Lusaka:

• PMTCT and Data Paediatric Specialist – Individual Consultant

• Information, Education and Communication Officer

• Supplies Assistant

• Driver

INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION OFFICER

JOB PURPOSE
To provide technical support and quality assurance in the development of IEC activities and materials among implementing partners in the multi-sectoral to national response to HIV and AIDS.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinates IEC programmes in the national response to HIV and AIDS for quality assurance and consistent, culturally appropriate messages in line with the National AIDS Communication Strategy 2011-2015 (NACAS).

2. Coordinates the provision of information and communication services both internally and externally (at the secretariat and other stakeholders) in the multi-sectoral response to HIV and AIDS.

3. Provides technical support and quality assurance in the development of IEC activities and materials among implementing partners in the multi-sectoral national response to HIV and AIDS.

4. Facilitates review of IEC materials developed by implementing partners so that they are consistent with key messages in the national response.

5. Provides a focal point for NAC and partner organisations to disseminate and distribute materials.

6. Identifies new, credible, research-based evidence and ensures dissemination.

7. Maintains a database of resource centre publications and Newspaper articles.

8. Indexes and abstracts articles related to the mandate of NAC.

9. Provides secretarial duties to meetings when requested.

10. Any other duties assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Full Grade 12 certificate with five O-level credits or their equivalents.

2. BA/BS Degree in a Health-related field, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Master’s Degree strongly preferred.

3. Minimum of 3 years’ progressive experience years of in Education, Communication, and Information for HIV/AIDS programs.

4. Demonstrated proficiency in DHIS2, SmartCare, advanced Excel, Spectrum/Naomi, PowerPoint, Power BI, and statistical software (R, STATA).

5. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and report-writing skills.

6. Experience working with the Zambian Ministry of Health, and donor-funded HIV/PMTCT programs (PEPFAR, Global Fund).

7. Fluency in English and knowledge of at least one major local language are required.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
Applications accompanied by Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of National Registration Card, and Academic and Professional qualifications should be addressed to:

Director General
National HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Council
Plot 315, Independence Avenue
P. O. Box 38718
LUSAKA

Applications may also be submitted via email to jobs@nacsec.org.zm in a single PDF file. The deadline for receiving applications is the close of business on Friday, 3rd October, 2025. Please note that qualification validation is mandatory in accordance with the Zambia Qualifications Act No. 8 of 2024.

Note:
Candidates within the Ministry of Health, the Local Government Authorities (Councils), and NAC partners are encouraged to apply. This job advertisement is also available on the NAC website at www.nac.org.zm and the MoH website at www.moh.gov.zm.