Project Manager At SolidarMed – Zimbabwe
Organization: SolidarMed
SolidarMed is a leading non-profit organization working to improve the health of people in rural Sub Saharan Africa. Working together with National partners to strengthen health systems and community capacities, we are committed to scientific evidence and policy dialogue both as foundations and objectives of our work.
Full-time Staff
Deadline : 20th July 2013
Place of Assignment:
Musiso, Zaka District, Zimbabwe
Tasks and responsibilities:
-Support the Districts of Zaka and Bikita with quality assurance and scaling up (decentralization, integration) of HIV and TB/HIV services, including the piloting of new strategies in accordance with the local health authorities
-Coordination and lead of a local team
-Close coordination with the other SolidarMed project managers in Zimbabwe (maternal health; hospital support)
-Collaborate with local community patient group initiatives
-Apply scientific evidence, promote lessons learned, network with research organizations and participate in operational research programs/projects
-Development of new project phase 2015 – 2019
-Coordinate with authorities and stakeholders This not a mere clinical position, but we would welcome participation in ART or PMTCT services 1 or 2 days per week
-Administrative tasks include elaboration of project descriptions, budget control, PCM and reporting.
To best fit into our active, interdisciplinary team we expect the following qualifications:
-Physician with strong interest/degree in public health
-Clinical and public health working experience
-Expertise in the area of HIV and TB and in Africa
-Sound management experience, including Human Resource Management and Project Cycle Management
-Strong intercultural sensitivity, communication skills, capacity of networking Interest in knowledge sharing and scientific exchange
-Ability to assume responsibilities and to work within a team
-Fluent English (written, spoken)
-Good German is an asset
-Solid computer skills
-Willingness to live in a rural area of Zimbabwe
Contract type:
Full time (100%) appointment, minimum 3 years
Start of duty:
01. November 2013, with a certain flexibility
We offer:
-A fascinating and up to date HIV project in a rural African setting with more than 9’000 patients on ART
-A stimulating environment, linked to bilateral organizations, research networks, universities and non-governmental organizations
-A motivated team with flat hierarchies
-The possibility to capitalize experiences, network scientifically and participate in conferences
-An attractive benefit package
-Rural African setting. Family posting possible, but no international schools available at place of work.
Other:
-SolidarMed is a medium size NGO, dynamic, flexible and with a clear vision. It is linked to bilateral organizations, universities, and other NGOs. See also www.solidarmed.ch
-Further information can be obtained by calling Dr. Karolin Pfeiffer at SolidarMed or sending an email to jobs@solidarmed.ch
-Applications are accepted in electronic format only, and with the reference “SMART Project Manager Zimbabwe”. Please also mention how you heard about the job posting (if internet, please mention which site)
Please send your application with CV (including your age), a short letter of motivation, and a photo to: jobs@solidarmed.ch. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview