Amref Health Africa is the largest international health development organisation based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, Amref Health Africa’s vision is to bring lasting health change in Africa and is committed to improving the health of people in Africa by partnering with and empowering communities, and strengthening health systems. With headquarters in Kenya, Amref Health Africa has offices in Ethiopia, Uganda, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, Southern Africa and West Africa providing services to over 30 countries. Employing over 900 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $100 million, Amref Health Africa is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information on Amref Health Africa, please visit www.amref.org.
Amref Health Africa in Zambia is inviting suitably qualified applicants for the Project Manager-Malaria position to be based at the Head Office in Lusaka.
Main purpose of the job
The Project Manager will be responsible for implementation of infection prevention (Malaria) project. He/She will provide technical guidance to the implementation of the programme and capacity building to staff under the project. The project manager is also expected to build strategic partnerships with stakeholders in the Malaria sector, including donors and the Ministry of Health. He/She will be responsible for programme performance and ensure that stakeholders expectations are met.
Specific Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure project deliverable are realized in line with the project documents.
- Lead on development and implementation of evidence-based strategies and investments in Malaria technical area.
- Develop and sustain partnerships and maintains regular communication with various stakeholders including the Ministry of Health to enhance programme delivery/execution.
- Work with the Ministry of Health to strengthen Community response to Malaria.
- Take part in relevant coordination meetings and technical working groups meetings
- Responsible for preparation of reports relating to the Project as per donor requirements and internal purposes.
- Ensure high quality capacity building trainings/Orientation and mentorship on Malaria response for stakeholder
- Ensure timely development and internal review of all programme donor reports in collaboration with M&E and Finance department in line with partner/donor requirements.
- Coordinate project review meetings, project monitoring and evaluation, reporting and documentation including documentation of best practices and development of knowledge products.
- Represent the organization externally i.e. MoH, stakeholders and donor.
- Provide support to M&E to develop and implement M & E plans.
- Drive the Amref staff culture initiatives to enhance collaboration across the organization.
- Participate actively in any other duties assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education and Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field.
- Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of strategic planning and financial management systems.
- Knowledgeable of current implementation approaches such as integrated People Centred health systems.
- Knowledge of current issues in infectious diseases (Malaria) is preferred.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- 5-8 years’ relevant work experience in managing health related programmes/projects
- Experience and strong reputation working with or liaising with government institutions and multilateral organizations and institutions would be an advantage.
- Ability to design and execute projects, including steering work planning,
- Cost-effective and efficiency management of resources to deliver on objectives.
Skills and Abilities
- 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.
- 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.
Interested? Please visit our website https://amref.org/vacancies to make your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include a cover letter detailing why you are the best fit for this position and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will be November 29, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and have not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.
Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a nonsmoking environment policy.
