• Leading in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual and other narrative reports as required by the partners of the programme.

Relations:

• Maintaining good communications with other key partners working in the field of Prevention of Blindness (PBC) in Zimbabwe.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local authorities & key stakeholders.

Planning:

• Assisting the Medical Director in developing the programme design process, including needs assessment, project design, evaluation and reporting.
• Ensure that contingency planning is documented and that if there is a shift in the situation the partnership.

Programme, Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Continuously monitor program progress to ensure programme systems are working to achieve goals and objectives.

Operational Management:

• Provide project leadership to the eye care programme in such a manner that creates an atmosphere promoting team work, conflict resolution, staff development and growth.
• Establish an efficient operational system within the working team geared at attain the minimum in costs and avoid unnecessary expenditures in material and labour time.
• Ensure a sufficient and timely flow of management and operation information and reports to RCZ, the M0HCW and CBM Regional office according to the established reporting standards.
• To represent Masvingo Province Eye Care Programme on local level.

Human Resources-together with the Medical Director supervise and coach the personnel in the project.

Financial Management:

• To closely oversee monitor and manage.
• The financial and salary administration including cash flow income derived from patients fees, sale spectacles, medicines etc.
• The stock control of medicines, medical equipment with particular emphasis on the sale of glasses and eye drops.
• Budget and budgetary control.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in Public Health, Eye Health, Development Studies, Social Studies or other relevant field.
• At least 2 years work experience in public health/eye health sector and project management.
• Experience of designing/ managing eye health or health systems strengthening programmes at district, provincial and national levels.
• Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Power Point);
• Excellent communication, presentation social, reporting and training skills.
• Experience in working with People with Disabilities is highly desirable.
• Excellent networking, coordination and partnership building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Strong knowledge on safeguarding of children and adults-at-risk.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in programme management with international organizations.
• Excellent planning, multitask and time management skills.
• A sound understanding of project monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in working with funded projects.

Other

How to Apply

If interested submit your Curriculum Vitae, recommendation letter from your Minister of Religion and application letter via email to: recruitment@rcz.org.zw, clearly indicating the position on the subject of the email.

NB: Reference checks and background checks on applicants will be performed including police clearance. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 14 July 2023