PROVINCIAL TB/HIV OFFICER , Lusaka Provincial Medical Office

Lusaka Provincial Medical Office with Support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under listed position:

Provincial TB/HIV Officer

Location: Lusaka Provincial Medical Office

Responsibilities: Manages, supervises and coordinates TB/HIV program in order to ensure reduction in morbidity and mortality

Key Duties:

• Supervises and undertakes effective implementation of HIV/STI, TB and Leprosy programs.
• Undertakes the development and implementation of capacity building interventions in order to impart appropriate skills and knowledge
• Monitors and evaluates HIV/TB/STI Programmes in order to develop and implement appropriate interventions

Qualifications and desired attributes:

• Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate
• Minimum Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing with additional qualifications in HIV/TB management
• 3 years work experience in a similar position in a reputable organization

How to Apply:

Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes and willing to work in rural areas are required to submit their applications with the following documents; Curriculum Vitae with Three (3) traceable Referees, Academics and Professional Qualifications, Full Registration with relevant professional bodies and Latest Practicing Licenses where applicable to the address below by Friday, 12th February, 2016.

An attractive package will be offered to successful applicants who will be appointed on Contract for an initial period of One (1) year subject to renewal depending on performance.

Applicants should provide valid phone numbers for easy communication. Applications should be clearly marked “Application for Vacancies under LPHO/CDC Support”.

The Provincial Medical Officer
Lusaka Provincial Medical Office
3 Saise Road, Long Acres
P.O. Box 32573
LUSAKA

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DISTRICT PROGRAMME COORDIANTORS , Lusaka Provincial Medical Office

Lusaka Provincial Medical Office with Support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under listed position:

District Programme Coordiantors (x8)

Location: Districts within Lusaka Province

Responsibilities:

Ensures effective and efficient Management of the CDC Supported Programs at District Level in order to support clinical and Public Health Interventions.

Key Duties:

• Facilitates and undertakes Technic support services and Mentorship in order to enhance delivery of Quality Health Services.
• Coordinates timely the provision of logistical support services in order to ensure smooth operations of the office
• Ensures timely preparation of plans, budgets and Reports in order to facilitate the acquisition of resources
• Ensure effective management of financial and material resources.

Qualifications and desired attributes:

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or its equivalent
• Minimum Diploma in Clinical or Social Sciences
• At least 3 years of work experience in a similar position in a reputable organization
• Project management qualification will be an added advantage
• Computer literate
• Able to write comprehensive and analytical reports

How to Apply:

Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes and willing to work in rural areas are required to submit their applications with the following documents; Curriculum Vitae with Three (3) traceable Referees, Academics and Professional Qualifications, Full Registration with relevant professional bodies and Latest Practicing Licenses where applicable to the address below by Friday, 12th February, 2016.

An attractive package will be offered to successful applicants who will be appointed on Contract for an initial period of One (1) year subject to renewal depending on performance.

Applicants should provide valid phone numbers for easy communication. Applications should be clearly marked “Application for Vacancies under LPHO/CDC Support”.

The Provincial Medical Officer
Lusaka Provincial Medical Office
3 Saise Road, Long Acres
P.O. Box 32573
LUSAKA

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Driver , Lusaka Provincial Medical Office

Lusaka Provincial Medical Office with Support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under listed position:

Driver (x1)

Location: Shibuyunji District in Lusaka Province

Responsibilities: To drive Government vehicles in order to facilitate mobility of officers, materials and equipment.

Key Duties:

• Drives safely and regularly Officers on Official Government business in order to facilitate attendance to National duties.
• Completes timely Log Books in order to enhance accountability of journeys
• Undertakes regularly basic vehicle inspections in order to ascertain their road worthiness
• Regularly cleans vehicles in order to ensure that they are conducive for use

Qualifications and desired attributes:

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate
• At least C Class of the Driver’s License
• At least 2 years of proven work experience with a reputable organization
• Knowledge about Defensive Driving will be an added advantage
• Able to communicate effective in English
• Valid Driving Licence
• Government Competence driving Licence will an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes and willing to work in rural areas are required to submit their applications with the following documents; Curriculum Vitae with Three (3) traceable Referees, Academics and Professional Qualifications, Full Registration with relevant professional bodies and Latest Practicing Licenses where applicable to the address below by Friday, 12th February, 2016.

An attractive package will be offered to successful applicants who will be appointed on Contract for an initial period of One (1) year subject to renewal depending on performance.

Applicants should provide valid phone numbers for easy communication. Applications should be clearly marked “Application for Vacancies under LPHO/CDC Support”.

The Provincial Medical Officer
Lusaka Provincial Medical Office
3 Saise Road, Long Acres
P.O. Box 32573
LUSAKA

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT , Lusaka Provincial Medical Office

Lusaka Provincial Medical Office with Support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under listed position:

Assistant Accountant (x1)

Location: Districts in Lusaka Province

Responsibilities:

Cary out accounting transactions involving revenue, receipts and exponditurt payments in order to supprt effective and efficient Program Management

Key Duties:

• Carries out timely and accurately payroll inputs in order to facilitate payment of salaries and other allowances
• Timely collection and banking of revenue in order to enhance safety of public funds
• Respond timely  to Audit queries in order to facilitate decision making
• Maintains timely and accurately registers of damages and losses in order to facilitate procedures of government funds and property
• Records timely and accurately transactions in the cash book in order to enhance accountability
• Prepares timely financial reports in order to facilitate decision making

Qualifications and desired attributes:

• Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or equivalent
• A Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent
• At least 2 years of proven work experience with a reputable Organization
• Registered with ZICA and with valid Practicing License

How to Apply:

Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes and willing to work in rural areas are required to submit their applications with the following documents; Curriculum Vitae with Three (3) traceable Referees, Academics and Professional Qualifications, Full Registration with relevant professional bodies and Latest Practicing Licenses where applicable to the address below by Friday, 12th February, 2016.

An attractive package will be offered to successful applicants who will be appointed on Contract for an initial period of One (1) year subject to renewal depending on performance.

Applicants should provide valid phone numbers for easy communication. Applications should be clearly marked “Application for Vacancies under LPHO/CDC Support”.

The Provincial Medical Officer
Lusaka Provincial Medical Office
3 Saise Road, Long Acres
P.O. Box 32573
LUSAKA

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DATA ENTRY CLERKS , Lusaka Provincial Medical Office

Lusaka Provincial Medical Office with Support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under listed position:

Data Entry Clerks (x47)

Location: Health facilities in the Districts of Lusaka Province (priority to rural health facilities)

Responsibilities: Receive, maintain, review and enter data into the Computer system in order to have accurate information.

Reporting to: District Health information Officer

Key Duties:

• Enter data on the Computer system
• Confirm accuracy of data for consistency
• Provide security of information through usage of passwords to avoid manipulation of data
• Review existing data for purposes of updating maintaining or changing it where necessary

Qualifications and desired attributes:

• Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate.
• IMIS Diploma, or a Diploma in Computer Programming or equivalent
• Two (2) years work experience in a reputable organization

How to Apply:

Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes and willing to work in rural areas are required to submit their applications with the following documents; Curriculum Vitae with Three (3) traceable Referees, Academics and Professional Qualifications, Full Registration with relevant professional bodies and Latest Practicing Licenses where applicable to the address below by Friday, 12th February, 2016.

An attractive package will be offered to successful applicants who will be appointed on Contract for an initial period of One (1) year subject to renewal depending on performance.

Applicants should provide valid phone numbers for easy communication. Applications should be clearly marked “Application for Vacancies under LPHO/CDC Support”.

The Provincial Medical Officer
Lusaka Provincial Medical Office
3 Saise Road, Long Acres
P.O. Box 32573
LUSAKA

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SALES AND DISTRIBUTION COORDINATOR

Marie Stopes Zambia (MSZ) Is part of the Marie Stopes International (MS!) Global Health Partnership founded in 1973 and currently working in 42 countries worldwide. It has been delivering high quality sexual and reproductive health services to the under served communities in Zambia since 2008, operating as a social enterprise, and blending modern marketing techniques with donor income to generate revenue to reinvest into our free outreach services for the poorest and most vulnerable rural communities. The organisation currently operates seven mobile outreach clinics and 20 blue star private clinics under its social franchise countrywide.

Job Title: Sales and Distribution Coordinator (x1)

Location: Lusaka
Reporting to: Business Development Director
Duration of contract: 1.2 Months fixed
Probationary period: 3 Months

Purposes of the position

The Sales and Distribution Coordinator will work in the area of social marketing of health products and pharmaceutical marketing.

Responsibilities:

1. Achieve overall sales, customer support and revenue targets set for reproductive health commodities such as medical abortion drugs, pregnancy test strips and any other products to be introduced in the product basket, on monthly basis in consultation with Business Development Director.
2. Generate sales orders for pharmaceutical products and pass on to the distributor(s) and ensure that the distributor(s) delivers products in good time.
3. Coordinate with distributor detailers on general operations in pharmaceutical outlets and give guidance were need arises.
4. Making presentations to doctors, nursing staff in private hospitals and clinics and pharmacists in retail pharmaceutical outlets. Presentations may take place In medical settings during the day or may be conducted at a conference venue.
5. Work in collaboration with Marketing and Communications department to ensure IEC and other promotional materials are produced and distributed to our customers.
6. Expand customer data base by creating increased product knowledge and awareness, thereby opening new outlets for our socially marketed drugs and other commodities that may be included on our portfolio.
7. Input into social marketing budgeting process — business planning
8. Be responsible for the collection of all payments for goods supplied in the territory and remitting the same to the organization as per laid down procedures.
9. Monitoring competitor activity and competitors’ products and communicating the same to management and also conduct periodic analysis on MSZ product availability and pricing for both MSZ brands and competitors.
10. Warehouse duties (in collaboration with inventory officer)

Ensuring warehousing operations at MSZ are in conformity with ZAMRA standard of operation. This includes but not limited to:

• Warehouse storage conditions
• Warehouse stock management and control
• Warehouse management

Qualifications/knowledge/expertise

• Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution
• Diploma or experience in sales and marketing would be an added advantage
• Understanding and working knowledge of the major policies/issues related to sales and marketing of drugs and pharmaceutical products In Zambia
• Good in understanding issues surrounding provision of pharmaceutical and reproductive health care products in Zambia
• Must have a valid driving license

Experience

• Significant sales and distribution management experience, preferably gained in the pharmaceutical or reproductive healthcare industry (pharmaceutical marketing or social marketing)
• Must have experience in working in with national programme
• Track record in achieving sales, financial and non-financial targets
• Experience in warehousing

Skills

• Good interpersonal)communication skills – both oral and written
• Analytical and organizational skills
• Computer literate with high level of proficiency
• Proven ability to interpret verbal, written and numerical data
• Proven ability to ‘sell’ ideas, concepts
• Negotiation skills
• Able to travel extensively.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application is by MSZ Form only: If you are interested to apply for the position, please request for a full job description and form from. jobs@mariestopes.org.zm.

Please ensure you meet the requirements stated in the Job Description before applying. MSZ will only contact applicants selected for interviews.

Application closing date: 3rd February, 2016

COUNTRY EXAMINATION MANAGER

Job Title: Country Examination Manager

Pay band :7/F

Terms: Local terms

Period: 4 Years fixed term contract

Location: The post will be based in Lusaka, Zambia  – Must have rights to work and live in Zambia

Purpose of job:

This post is responsible for the overall management of service delivery and business development in our Examinations Services operation in Zambia.  Principal areas of responsibility include finance management, marketing and promotion, people management, compliance with quality and security standards and Examinations Services customer service. 

Main duties:

Monitor income and expenditure, (primarily through the monthly MI reports and on SAP) against target and take remedial action to ensure targets are met/exceeded; Develop new business leads and opportunities and work with the regional team to turn these into new business; Consistently manage and motivate the team to achieve challenging objectives; Meet regularly with the country exams team and communicate effectively with them and the Country Director, the Finance and Resources team exams regional teams; Conduct regular  meetings with clients to monitor and improve customer service delivery; Work closely with the Regional Exams Management Team to ensure financial targets and reporting meet standards; Work closely with Regional Exams Manager, Quality and Compliance to ensure paper security is tight and issues are handled/avoided and quality reaches required (QCA) standards; Work with the regional customer service and marketing teams to ensure quality compliance and seek support as required; Liaise regularly with supplier schools, tuition colleges, etc… Liaise regularly with exam boards, seeking feedback and suggestions for business development; Attend regional meetings as required – business review, training, etc.; Business planning – development of the financial workbook  and marketing action plan; Oversight and management of exams security; Crisis management.

Accountabilities: ·

Accountable for delivering country targets  and developing an ambitious but achievable, sustainable business growth plan;

• Exams security and quality must reach/exceed regional (QCA) targets.

Responsibilities:

• Paper security and quality systems in place and action plans developed and actioned;
• Existing, known risks managed effectively through the ERF system;
• Financial plans achieved through delivery of exams and control of costs;
• New business developed over the year so that the 2016/17 plan can be implemented to full effect;
• The team should be supported, developed and held accountable;
• All financial and other reporting deadlines met;
• Work effectively with the Country Director and broader exams team to achieve integration and a seamless service delivery for our clients and partners.

Qualifications:

University degree

Language proficiency

English IELTS Level 7 or equivalent

For more details on the job, see attached below;

Country Examination Manger-Zambia.pdf
BC Behaviours.pdf
BC Core skills.pdf

The British Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Application Deadline: 10th  February 2016 at 23:59 UK Time

IRISH AID PROJECT MANAGER

Job Title: Irish Aid Project Manager

Background:

Camara is an International organisation dedicated to using technology to deliver 21st century skills, and as such improve education in disadvantaged communities around the world.

Camara Education has partnered with Irish Aid to improve and prove the potential of ICT to strengthen teaching and learning practices in formal education.

This project aims to transform the learning environment for children in Zambia though an enhanced focus on ICT. By doing this the project will improve education outcomes in Grades 8&9 for girls and boys in Lusaka, Copperbelt & Southern Provinces. In line with Zambia’s Sixth National Development Plan, it will do this by supporting and capacity developing teachers and schools at establishing necessary ICT infrastructure and integrating ICT into teaching and learning practices, with a focus on the new Computer Studies curriculum. Strengthening relationships with the Ministry of Education through monitoring project processes and evaluating results for Zambian children will enhance the project’s success and sustainability.

This intervention will make a significant contribution to the achievement of improved education outcomes by ensuring that:

1. School leaders are sensitised and trained and their schools are applying an integrated ICT approach;
2. Teachers, including identified Computer Studies teachers, have been sensitised and trained and their learning and teaching practice is integrated to include ICT;
3. Students, sensitised to the added value of ICT skills are creating demand for increased ICT use across all subjects;
4. Ministry of Education acknowledges the relevance, importance and urgency of the needs, by alleviating bottlenecks and providing practical support to the implementation of the intervention;

Basic objective of the Role:

Project Management of Camara Zambia’s implementation of Irish Aid Funded project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for delivering the project on time and within budget.
• Responsible for the quality of all deliverables.
• Planning and Coordination: Identify, manage and coordinate project tasks and timelines to support the project deployment in Zambia.
• Develop / maintain full-scale project plans and associated communication documents.
• Reporting on a weekly basis to key Camara staff on progress, including the Camara Zambia CEO and the Camara Africa Centre staff.
• Logistics: Provide the project management and lead in cross functional teams to meet challenging project commitments in line with agreed metrics.
• Financial Management: Forecast requirements and prepare budgets; schedule expenditures; analyse variances and initiate corrective actions.
• Team Management: Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule and coach teams.
• Communications: Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and project partners/stakeholders in a clear and timely fashion.
• Collate and collaborate on necessary donor reporting with key Camara local and global staff on project

Key Competencies:

• Demonstrates passion and enthusiasm for Camara’s vision, and motivates, leads, and empowers others to achieve organisational goals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams within a project and give direction to fellow team members to complete tasks to a defined timeline.
• Strong ability to resolve problems and determine system improvements whilst working.
• Good understanding of the Zambian education context
• Excellent communication skills to establish and maintain positive working relationships with schools, partners, government, staff and key stakeholders.
• Personal commitment to organisational excellence; displays honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of ethics in all decision and actions.
• Is resilient; remains calm and deliberate under conditions of stress.
• Has the ability to organise time to the best advantage of Camara.
• Excellent oral and written communication.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• 2 years+ Project/Programme management experience
• Must have previous experience working in a developing country
• Fluent in English, Knowledge of Bemba or Nyanja would be beneficial
• Educated to Degree level

All applications must be sent by 13/14th February to recruitmentzambia@camara.ie respecting the following requirements:

• CV and Cover Letter in 2 separate PDF files.
• Email title: ” Application for the position of Irish Aid Project Manager” and introduction email written in a professional manner and proper English.
• Cover Letter and email addressed to the Camara Zambia CEO.

Applications which do not respect the above mentioned criteria will be automatically dismissed. Due to the high number of applications, only selected candidates will be contacted. Please do not send any follow-up email until you have been contacted.

To apply for this job email your details to recruitmentzambia@camara.ie