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Several New Job Vacancies at Palladium in Zambia – February 2018

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Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact— the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with corporations, governments, foundations, investors, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved—and is committed to continuing to improve—businesses, economies, societies and most importantly people’s lives.

  • Company: Palladium
  • Location: Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
  • State: Lusaka
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Zambia

1. Job Title: HMIS SENIOR ADVISOR

Palladium seeks an HMIS Senior Advisor to support an anticipated five-year, USAID-funded project in Zambia intended to strengthen the national HMIS system, improve monitoring and evaluation and research capacities, and expand the evidence-base for existing approaches to health programming. The HMIS Senior Advisor directly reports to the DCOP in activity implementation and management. The Advisor will provide technical, strategic advice and programmatic direction for the development and implementation of HMIS aspects of the activity, for optimizing the generation, identification, collection, processing, storage, and dissemination of quality data and strategic information. The expert technical advice provided will be used by the COP to support the technical assistance, and political direction provided by the activity to key government and non-government partners.

Minimum Requirement:

  • A Master’s degree in information science, data science, public health, statistics, health informatics, or a related field
  • At least 8 years of experience in working with information systems management and design in the health field for USG-funded projects or other internationally funded programs
  • At least 4 years of experience at a managerial or advisor level, providing guidance and supervision in implementation of strategies or methods
  • USAID experience preferable
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English, including evidence of quality report writing and presentations. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with quality products

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

2. Job Title: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Minimum Requirement:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (business, finance, etc.)
  • At least 7-10 years of experience in finance
  • Significant experience with USG and USAID financial procedures, rules, and regulations

At least 3 years of experience supervising a finance team

3. Job Title: RESEARCH SENIOR ADVISOR

Minimum Requirement:

  • Master’s degree in a related field required; PhD preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in health research, involving a range of research activities and products. Qualitative and quantitative research experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting research in developing countries. Wide range of publications and conference presentations
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English, including evidence of quality report writing and presentations. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with quality products

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

4. Job Title: CHIEF OF PARTY

Minimum Requirement:

  • A minimum of a Master’s degree in a related field
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in national health data systems, data management and use, or social science research
  • Demonstrated experience in leading, managing, and implementing large international development projects with similar depth and complexity to this RFP
  • Demonstrated experience working in partnership with host governments, international donors, and implementing partners
  • Significant experience with USG- or USAID-funded activities or other internationally funded activities
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English, including evidence of quality report writing and presentations. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with quality products
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

5. Job Title: DEPUTY CHIEF OF PARTY

Minimum Requirement:

  • A minimum of a Master’s degree in a related field
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in HMIS and research
  • Demonstrated progressive experience working in partnership with community-based organizations and other stakeholders
  • Significant experience with USG- or USAID-funded activities or other internationally funded activities
  • Strong oral and written communication skills in English, including evidence of quality report writing and presentations. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with quality products
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

To apply, submit your CV and USAID Biodata form 1420 to [email protected].