Project Manager job at Amref Health Africa Zambia

Vacancy title: Project Manager Manager

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Health Care , Category: Management ]

Jobs at:

Amref Health Africa Zambia

Deadline of this Job:
04 August 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Zambia , Lusaka , South - Central Africa

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

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JOB DETAILS:
Main purpose of the job
The Project Manager will provide technical support and leadership in complementing government efforts to increase vaccination coverage in Zambia under The Saving Lives and Livelihoods Project. More specifically, the Project Manager will lead the coordination with Implementing Partners (LIPs) to the Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccination priorities and monitor the achievement of project deliverables as per the overall project’s objectives.

Specific Key Responsibilities:
• Provide leadership and management to Districts in micro-planning to ensure alignment with MOH priorities in Zambia.
• Provide day-to-day management of the Project in line with Amref and donor policies and regulations.
• Ensure timely and efficient achievement of the project’s objectives and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide technical support to strengthen the capacity of districts to align with MOH priorities and enhance COVID-19 vaccine deployment.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with MOH and local technical partners to enhance programme delivery/execution.
• Participate in relevant technical working groups and committees to position Amref as a key stakeholder in the Health Security agenda.
• Work closely with other Amref country teams for continued alignment on the GHS agenda and contribute to the country program performance.
• Support country team in developing MEAL frameworks aligned to the country micro plan.
• Ensure timely technical and financial reporting following donor-specific requirements and in compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• Lead in weekly stakeholder review meetings and prepare technical reports relating to the Project as per donor requirements and internal purposes.
• Liaise with relevant departments to increase the visibility of the Amref health security efforts.
• Provide technical input and oversight in developing knowledge products and promote continuous multi-country learning to inform COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Zambia.
• Provide technical input in the growth of the GHS program portfolio and overall management of health initiatives in Zambia.
• In consultation with Amref HR office and Programs Team, determine project staffing requirements.
• In consultation with the HR department, lead in reviewing direct reports staff capacities, to effectively contribute to Amref’s GHS ambition.
• Identify staff development needs, provide coaching and mentoring, and link to training and development opportunities to spur performance.
• Drive the Amref staff culture initiatives to enhance collaboration across the organization.
• As Assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications
Education and Knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field.
• Master’s degree is an added advantage.
Required Qualifications and Experience
• 6-8 years’ relevant work experience in management of national and regional health programmes.
• Solid experience leading diverse teams and preferably managing a regional hub.
• 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 government institutions and multilateral organizations and institutions 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.
Skills and Abilities
• Proven management experience in supervision of staff in cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills and the ability to interact effectively with others, both internally and externally.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to perform multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 4 August 2022
Duty Station: Lusaka
Posted: 28-07-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 28-07-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 28-07-2066
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