CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

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Organization: SolidarMed
Country: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 19 Jan 2015

SolidarMed implements a thriving country program in the Districts of Zaka and Bikita, Masvingo Province and will start in a third district in the same province in 2015.

Purpose of the position:
• Manage and implement SolidarMed’s Maternal and Neonatal Health project in Zaka and Bikita District
• Coordinate with project partners and link stakeholders
• Lead policy dialogue, knowledge exchange and networking in the area of maternal and neonatal health and in coordination with the Country Coordinator and promote and/or conduct operational research

Currently, the program consists of the following components:

• Maternal and Neonatal Health
• Decentralized HIV and TB diagnosis, treatment and care
• Hospital assistance Musiso and Silveira Mission Hospitals
• Operational research and policy dialogue

Key tasks and responsibilities as project manager Maternal and Neonatal Health:
• Assume the implementation, overall management and further development of the SolidarMed project “Maternal and Neonatal Health”
• Support the District health directorate with quality assurance and scaling up of services and evidence-based interventions for improvements in maternal and neonatal health, and with the piloting of new strategies
• Ensure coordination and effective communication with partners and stakeholders
• Ensure adequate use of all aspects of project cycle management tools
• Apply scientific evidence, promote lessons learned, network with research organizations and participation in research programs
• Coordinate with stakeholders such as the Provincial Health Directorate, Ministry of Health, other NGO’s, community groups etc.
• This position is not a clinical position, but includes participation in clinical mentoring and bedside teaching
• Apply project management tools such as budget control, planning, monitoring and review (Project Cycle Management) as well as reporting
• Contribute to fundraising (by writing the annual Project Description) and the strategic development of the project

To best fit into our active, interdisciplinary team we expect the following qualifications:
• Physician with clinical and public health working experience in the area of maternal and neonatal health in a developing country, preferably Africa
• Expertise in the area of PMTCT
• Degree in public health
• Sound experience in Project Cycle Management (including participatory planning, logical framework, report writing)
• High social competence, intercultural sensitivity, communication skills and networking capacity;
• Interest in knowledge sharing and scientific exchange
• Ability to assume responsibility and leadership within a team with flat hierarchies
• At least basic knowledge of the principles of operational research
• Solid computer skills: MS office suite (WORD, EXCEL, Powerpoint) and Internet
• Willingness to live in a safe, rural, remote area of Africa
• You are dynamic, hands on and develop initiatives

Language skills
• Excellent English (written and spoken)
• German would be an asset

We offer
• SolidarMed offers an attractive benefit package, professional development opportunities and stimulating linkages with competence networks
• Rural African setting. Family posting possible, but no international schools available.
• SolidarMed is a medium size NGO, dynamic, flexible and with a clear vision. It is linked to bilateral organizations, universities, and other NGOs.

How to apply:

http://www.ngojobsonline.com/Job_443_Project+Manager+Maternal+and+Neonatal+Health.html?FromHub=reliefweb.int

• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview
• Further information can be obtained by calling Dr. Pfeiffer at SolidarMed or sending an email to jobs@solidarmed.ch
• Applications are accepted in electronic format only, and with the reference “Project Manager MNH Zimbabwe ” Please also mention how you heard about the job posting (if internet, please mention on which site)
• Please send your application with CV (including your age and a photo) and a short letter of motivation to us via the link

Organization: IMA World Health
Country: Zambia
Closing date: 19 Dec 2014

The Maternal Child Health Advisor will be responsible for leading the integrated effort to reduce maternal child morbidity rates keeping with pursuing the National goals. The program will look to reduce malaria-related morbidity and mortality in up to four provinces in Zambia with a higher malaria burden. The program will aim to increase the coverage and use of life saving malaria prevention and case management interventions in support of the National Malaria Strategic Plan and the National Malaria Control Program.

Duties:

• Provide advice on how proposed MCH interventions might impact on meeting the MCH morbidity targets
• Work with provincial and district governments on options to improve MNH organizational structures
• Assess and identify appropriate interventions to improve the distribution and performance of MNH service providers / workforce
• Identify and ensure appropriate support provided to demand side interventions to strengthen community participation in MNH services
• Provide training, guidelines and mentoring support to provincial and district MNH technical teams
• Contribute to the medium term MNH action plans and expenditure frameworks
• Communicate with relevant district and community level policy makers and senior officials about MNH programs and related sector reform policy issues, as well as participate in program coordination meetings with government and other donors at the local level
• Participate in donor harmonization dialogue as required
• Liaise and coordinate with other technical advisors on all levels of planning and implementation

The position requires a competent and experienced person with the following attributes:

• Medical degree is a necessary qualification; post-graduate qualifications in maternal and neonatal health, malaria and/or public health
• Substantial experience in maternal and neonatal health, particularly in areas of policy, management and organizational structure
• Experience in providing technical assistance to health service managers in a developing country context
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

How to apply:

Please send all responses to the following email address: douglasbennink@imaworldhealth.org