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District Coordinator Job Vacancy: Zambia Health Education and Communication Trust

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  • Job Title: District Coordinator
  • Department: Technical
  • Grade: 4
  • Location: Chililabombwe
  • Reports to: Director –Programmes
  • Job Category: Healthcare Jobs In Zambia

Main Purpose of the Job:

The District Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring project performance according to the project goal and objectives. S/he will represent the organisation thorough public and private partnerships with stakeholders. They will oversee and provide leadership to a Data Entry Officer, Finance Officer and a team of SBCC (Social Behaviour Change Communication) and biomedical volunteers.

In consultation with the Director of Programmes, the Coordinator will:

  • Provide support to the community sites in the implementation of Biomedical and SBCC activities to include planning, preparation and reporting.
  • Approve work-plans and provide supervision to the Volunteers through on-going technical support ensuring that CT and SBCC activities are conducted on a regular basis.
  • Assist the Director of Programmes in identifying potential collaborating partners and undertake the necessary community mapping, liaise with community based groups and facilitate linkages and collaboration with DMOs, DATFs, NZP+ (positive-living support groups), and community/ faith-based organizations within the catchment areas to ensure that the ZCHPP Project and ZHECT’s presence is valued.
  • Facilitate the process of Quality Assurance (QA) for HTC activities
  • Work with the Data Entry Officer to compile both qualitative and quantitative site monthly reports for submission to the Director of Programmes and Director Research Monitoring and Evaluation respectively.
  • Work with the Finance Officer to ensure prudent utilization of project funds and submit monthly financial reports to the Director of Finance and Administration.
  • Perform any other duties as may be instructed by the Director of Programmes.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum Degree in Public Health Sciences and /or social sciences
  • Higher University Diploma in the above fields

Work Experience:

  • At least 5 years’ experience in Public Health Sciences and /or social sciences

Required Attributes and Competencies:

  • Empathetic,
  • Devoted
  • Respectful individual
  • Good interpersonal communication,
  • Team building, and
  • Excellent writing skills

 

Submission of Applications

Please email application, CV, and copies of supporting academic qualifications to: [email protected] or post/deliver to The Human Resources Manager, Zambia Health Education and Communications Trust, Plot No. 1551, Church Road, Fair View area, Post Net no. 221, P/B E835, Lusaka – Clearly indicate the position applied for.

Closing Date is 8th December 2017.

Only applicants, who meet the requirements of the listed vacancies will be contacted. Should you not hear from ZHECT within (1 month) after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.