Ongoing Job Recruitment at Society For Family Health


Society for Family Health (SFH) is a leading Local Zambian Organisation with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. SFH work ranges from on the ground implementation of health services, and community programs to distribution of health care products and services to the most vulnerable populations, provides life-saving products, clinical services and behaviour change communications that empower the most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.

SFH seeks an experienced-dynamic individual for the position of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Project Director, under the Department of Defence (DOD) Project. The VMMC Project Director will be responsible for driving and coordinating the implementation of the VMMC project including the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), research, training, demand creation, service delivery, budgetary and human resources components. The Director will work in close collaboration with the donor, Society for Family Health Leadership Team, partner organizations, Ministry of Health (MOH) and other stakeholders, to ensure that SFH achieves the ambitious goals of preventing HIV through implementation of VMMC services in Zambia. This position is based in Lusaka, Zambia and will report to the Country Representative.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop project strategies and manage implementation, research and monitor the evaluation systems.
  • Provide leadership and technical oversight to the VMMC portfolio of activities, including but not limited to: overseeing development and monitoring of the VMMC team’s budget.
  • Oversee implementation of large scale VMMC service delivery and training.
  • Conceptualize/articulate ambitious, innovative VMMC service delivery and demand creation strategies.
  • Guide collaboration with local/international stakeholders including local VMMC Technical Working Group (TWG) and MOH.
  • Serve as point of contact for relations with DOD and Zambia Defence Forces (ZDF).
  • Represent the DOD Project in conferences and meetings
  • Provide overall vision and leadership for VMMC team members.
  • Develop and implement strategy in partnership with local partners for capacity development in VMMC activities.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree in a Clinical discipline with significant project management experience preferred.
  • Masters in Public Health along with Health Professions Council of Zambia professional membership.
  • A minimum of 6 years’ experience in the design and implementation of international HIV service delivery and operations research programs.
  • Experience in managing multi-year PEPFAR funded projects preferred
  • Experience in developing/managing project strategies, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Demonstrated excellent written, presentation and oral communication skills.
  • Experience in a role requiring collaboration with complex internal and external organizations, as well as a demonstrated ability to work with efficiency and diplomacy, particularly as part of a team effort.
  • Experience in working in the field of HIV, male circumcision delivery or HIV prevention preferred.
  • Proven track record of increasing responsibility to oversee all aspects of donor funded projects, including financial, human resource, compliance and quality assurance components.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong public presentation skills, including the ability to represent the project to key stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel locally and internationally.
  • The successful candidate will be a leader with a proven ability to produce results

 

Other skills and attributes

  • Coaching/mentoring skills
  • Training and facilitation skills
  • Change management skills
  • Problem solving
  • Negotiation skills
  • Strategic management skills
  • Team leadership skills
  • Ability to develop long-term strategic plans for the project and further developing operational short and medium term plans

Personal Attributes

  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Maintains confidentiality
  • Assertive
  • Resilient

PLEASE EMAIL APPLICATION AND CV

TO:[email protected] or send to The Director-Human Resources, Society for Family Health, Plot No. 549, Ituna Road, P.O Box 50770, Lusaka. Clearly indicate, VMMC PROJECT DIRECTOR – APPLICATION

Closing Date: 22nd September 2017

To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]