Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 28, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Main purpose of the job
The Project Officer will provide planning, coordination and technical support SLL Project in Zambia. Hubs for quality execution of project activities as per Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccination priorities and monitor the achievement of project deliverables as per the overall Project’s objectives. The role will be based in Zambia.

Specific Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:
• Provide technical support to country team in development and review of project documents such as budgets, work plans and M&E plans.
• Provide technical support to strengthen the capacity of country teams to align with MOH priorities and enhance COVID-19 vaccine deployment in the respective countries.
• Responsible for overall day to day project matters and implementation of all project activities within the allocated province and respective districts
• Responsible for project activity reporting and local level stakeholder coordination
• Acts as the key contact for all project activities being implemented in the province
• Initiates and maintains collaboration and partnerships with other actors on the ground.
• Disseminates project information by preparing and disseminating project reports on a regular basis, including financial and technical reports to the Program Manager,
• Controls project resources, leads the preparation of activity budgets
• Maintains regular communication with members of the project management teams.
• Engages Provincial and District Government Departments on project implementation matters.

Requirements and Qualifications
• Degree in Public Health or related field.
• Solid experience leading diverse teams and preferably regional teams.
• Six (6) years’ relevant work experience in management of national health programmes.
• Demonstrated experience of contributing to national/international public health emergency discourse to influence public health programming.
• Experience and strong reputation working with or liaising with Ministry of Health would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated leadership showing strategic thinking in design and execution of projects, including steering work planning, managing and mentoring colleagues, and overseeing compliant and cost-effective use of resources to deliver on objectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of current issues in UHC, Public Health emergencies and GHS.
• Project management skills.
• Strong skills in process facilitation and stakeholder management across diverse groups, including government and development partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with cross-cultural teams.
• Fluency in English, including excellent written and verbal communication skills, report writing and presentation skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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