Jobs At The Zambia Ministry of Health


The Ministry of Health (MOH) through National Malaria Control Centre in collaboration with the University of Notre-Dame and Macha Research Trust (MRT) is conducting a project to assess the degree to which spatial repellent (SR) products reduce and prevent transmission of mosquito- vectored plasmodium spp. (malaria).
The Ministry seeks to recruit suitably qualified and experienced persons to be appointed to the underlisted positions within the Ministry under the Spatial Repellent Products for Control of Vector-borne Diseases Project.

» Project Coordinator (1)

The primary role of the selected candidate will be to ensure the effective and efficient day to day implementation of the project under the guidance and supervision of the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigators. The Project Coordinator will ensure the functioning of the project from beginning to the end including project inception activities, annual and quarterly planning and reporting, and implementation of project activities, projects reviews and project closure.
Qualifications and Experience
• School certificate with five O level credits including English and Mathematics
• University degree with Public Health, Environmental Health, Social Sciences or related fields with one (1) year experience OR
• Three (3) year Diploma with 3 or more years’ experience in project management, planning and implementation
• Familiarity with donor funded development projects is an asset
• Strong analytical skills, oral and written communication and team building skills
• Substantial demonstrated experience as a team leader
• Excellent working level of the English language in both writing and speaking

» Laboratory Technicians (Entomology) (2)

The primary role of the selected candidate will be to conduct all entomological activities in relation to the SR project.
Qualifications and Experience
• School certificate with five O level credits including English and Mathematics
• Two (2) year certificate/Diploma Biological Sciences/ Entomology/Parasitology/Environmental Health/Public
Health/Molecular Biology or equivalent
• Computer literate
• Demonstrated experience working with a community based health project
• Experience working within a team environment, in mosquito identification, in a laboratory and mosquito rearing will be an added advantage

»Data Manager (1)

The primary role of the selected candidate will be responsible for the daily operations of the paper based and web based portal platform for data collection in the filed sites. He/ She will be required to act on behalf of the project to support data collection, data entry and data cleaning and ensure data quality control procedures are in place. The candidate should have a strong background in data management, web based data collection portals with experience in open source software being an asset.
Qualifications and Experience
• School certificate with five O level credits including English and Mathematics
• Degree in Computer Science with one (1) year experience in server and data management OR
• Diploma in Computer Science with at least three (3) years’ experience in server and data management
• Data management skills are required, web development skills and use of open source software will be advantageous

» Field Monitor (1)

Among other duties, the selected candidate will conduct monitoring and field visits to assigned projects sites, including Luangwa and Nyimba districts and Macha Labs, Choma; assess adherence to standard operating protocols of all activities; countercheck all project documentation, including consent forms, clinical report forms, adverse event forms, data collection forms.
Qualifications and Experience
• School certificate with five O level credits including English and Mathematics
• Two year certificate/ Diploma preferably in Project Management, Business Administration or similar with 3 years’ experience OR
• Three (3) year Diploma in Project Management, Business Administration or similar with one (1) year experience
• Formal computer training and working knowledge of MS Office
• Evidence of community based project participation
• Accurate keyboard skills and proven ability to provided support for data capture through the paper based and web based portals
• Knowledge of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Demonstrated experience working with a community based health project

» Assistant Field Monitor (1)

The primary role of the selected candidate will be to support the project filed activities including assisting Field Monitor to conduct monitoring and filed visits to assigned project sites; provide support to other filed project staff such as entomology monitors and health staff and any other duties that may be assigned as required.
Qualifications and Experience
• School certificate with five O level credits including English and Mathematics
• Evidence of community based project participation
• Knowledge of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Two years of work experience and demonstrated experience working with a community based health project

» Driver (2)

Among other duties, the selected candidates will coordinate transportation issues relevant to the project, provide reliable and safe driving services by driving project vehicles for the transport of project personnel and delivering/collecting mail, documents, pouches, equipment and other items as required, perform minor vehicle repairs, plans and arranges for other repairs, replacements, services and maintenance procedures in a way most convenient for the office and perform other duties as required by the Project Coordinator.
Qualifications and Experience
• Grade 12 School certificate with five O level
• Valid Driving license
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations
• Skills in minor vehicle repairs
• At least 3 years working experience as driver with safe driving record
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English

» Administrative Assistant (1)

The primary role of the selected candidate will be to provide administrative assistance in general project implementation, management, day to day liaison with counterparts and provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the project staff, including drafting
correspondence, taking of minutes, arranging for the processing of government clearances, making travel
arrangements and related tasks.

Qualifications and Experience

• School certificate with five O level credits
• Two year certificate or Diploma in Public Health, Social Sciences, Public or Business Administration or other related area
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Internet) is essential
• Familiarity with project based regulations and rules will be regarded as an asset
• At least 1 year of administrative assistance experience, of which preferably, experience in providing assistance in project coordination and implementation

» Data Entry Clerk (1)

The primary role of the selected candidate will be responsible for data entry from various source documents into the computer system for storage, processing and data management purposes. The candidate should have a strong background in working with Microsoft excel and access databases
Qualifications and Experience
• Grade 12 School certificate with five O level credits including English and Mathematics
• Formal computer training an advantage
• Proficient in relevant computer applications such as MS Office
• Accurate keyboard skills and proven ability to enter data at the required speed
• Knowledge of correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Knowledge of clerical and administrative procedures
• 1-2 years’ experience of working in an office and experience working with a project
» Logistics Specialist (1)
The primary role of the selected candidate will be responsible for logistics operations including planning, coordination of incoming shipments, warehousing and in-country transport, and establishment of logistics hubs, distribution and retrieval of field samples. The selected candidate will also advise on all matters within logistics and collaborate closely with supply and programme colleagues in defining logistics interventions to meet programmatic needs.
Qualifications and Experience
• Grade 12 School Certificate
• 2 year Certificate/Diploma from a recognized academic institution in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Management, Economics, Development Studies or areas directly related to logistics operations plus 3 or more years’ work experience OR
• 3 year Diploma in the above subjects with 1 years’ experience.
• Minimum of 1 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at project level in logistics management if accompanied by 3 year diploma
• Experience in handling customs clearance, procurement, distribution and cataloguing of goods, transport management.
All interested persons meeting the above qualifications and experience should physically hand deliver or send their written applications to the undersigned with copies of academic and professional qualifications, detailed Curriculum Vitae, National Registration Card and three
references including their contact numbers.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 28th October, 2015. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Health,
Ndeke House,
P.O. Box 30205,
LUSAKA