Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 13, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Short-term Consultant Position: February – March 2020
Akros is a cutting-edge organization that establishes data-driven systems that improve the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged communities. We pride ourselves in our ground-level knowledge of the health systems where we work, and our ability to provide novel, lasting solutions implemented in developing regions.
Background
The DFID-funded Crown Agents Accelerating Sustainable Control and elimination of NTDs (ASCEND) project seeks to advance the impact and sustainability of national programs tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Under ASCEND, the anticipated Mass Drug Administration (MDA) and Morbidity Mapping for the treatment of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) will support the Zambia Ministry of Health (MoH) NTD department carry out MDA for LF and Morbidity Mapping in sixty-nine districts in Zambia.
The Akros Field Officer will assist in the planning, coordination, development and oversight of assigned districts in supporting community-level MDA and morbidity mapping. This position will liaise with stakeholders from the donor organization, key GRZ officials across Ministries at the provincial, district, and health facility levels, traditional leaders, village-level stakeholders and Akros senior management to facilitate program objectives and optimize resource flow.
The ideal candidate will be able to work outside of normal business hours, across various geographic areas to support implementation of Akros programs in his/her assigned districts. The candidate will be able to manage various programmatic deadlines, identify best practices and leverage implementation efforts across multiple programs to successfully manage his/her assigned districts. .

  Specific Responsibilities
• Develop collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders at district and sub-district level
• Coordinate programmatic trainings and supervision efforts within assigned districts
• Monitor program progress through the information management system (IMS), liaise with the districts and health facilities to encourage reporting, feedback and monitoring of volunteers and technocrats
• On a routine basis, assess whether project activities are sufficient to achieve proposed outcomes; develop and validate alternate strategies if not
• Participate in program-related advocacy events as necessary
• Proactively meet with key stakeholders at district and health facility level to strengthen program implementation
• Manage all Akros-supported programs in assigned districts to ensure delivery schedules are successfully met

Job Skills: Not Specified

  Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelors degree (required) in relevant field
• At least 1 year experience with rural community-level field work, including working with traditional leaders and other sub-district officials, or demonstrated sensitivity and understanding of the context of this work
• Must be able to translate data into key actions to meet program goals
• Self-starter who is able to work with a team and individually
• Excellent computer skills with experience using Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Candidate should be highly productive and internally motivated
• Candidate should work well against complex and challenging delivery schedules
• Candidate should be culturally adaptable and sensitive

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply early. To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV with references to careers@akros.com  with “Application: LF Field Officer” as the email’s subject line. Include all fluent local languages in the body of the email..

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