Job Purpose: 

To develop health promotion and disease prevention strategies of the University so as to facilitate the implementation of comprehensive primary health care programmes. 

Main Duties and Accountabilities: 

• Plan and manage the implementation of health promotion and disease prevention strategies of the University’s public health care programmes. 

• Plan and implement capacity-building strategies for the University health educators, volunteer peer educators and health committee members in all areas of operation. 

• Provide the University public health reports as required. 

• Improve the quality of health promotion and disease prevention activities through supervision of key staff, analysis and dissemination. 

• Develop and implement sensitization and awareness strategies on diseases prevention and management of any pandemic. 

 • Formulate and implement the University public health programme budget. 

• Manage the implementation of the HIV/AIDS workplace policy and HIV/AIDS mainstreaming activities. 

• Act as a link with the Ministry of Health and facilitate participation with other stakeholders. 

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Required Competencies and Behavioral Attributes: 

• Abilities in community engagement and health program management. 

• Crisis management and response skills. 

• Collaboration and partnership building skills. 

 • Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills. 

• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently. 

• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude. 

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Full Grade 12 certificate with 5 ‘O’ level Credits or better, including English and Mathematics. 

• Minimum of a Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Public Health Nursing or any related field. 

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Public Health Nursing or any related field will be an added advantage. 

 • Minimum of 3 years practical working experience in public health, health promotion, or community health programs in a reputable institution. 

• Must possess knowledge of Zambia’s healthcare system, policies, and public health. 

 • MUST be a registered member of the Medical Council of Zambia

Reporting Relationship 

• Immediate Supervisor: Director – Projects, Planning and Services. 

 Salary Scale: PSS 03

Interested applicants meeting the above requirement should submit signed application letters, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, ZAQA validated copies of Academic Certificates, certified Professional Certificates, National Registration Card (NRC) and three (03) names of referees, two (02) of whom must be Professionally acquainted with the applicant. 

The applications in hard copies should be submitted to the undersigned no later than Friday, 10th January 2025 or soft copies (as a single pdf file) to jobs@cbu.ac.zm. The application should be addressed to: 

The Registrar 

The Copperbelt University 

Plot 4692, Jambo Drive, Riverside 

P O Box 21692 

KITWE

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted