Health Officers (x2)

Jointed Hands Welfare Organization (JHWO) is a local NGO (PVO 23/2013) that envisions a harm and disease-free society. JHWO implements multiple interventions across the country with offices in Harare, Chegutu, Kadoma, KweKwe, Gweru, Chirumhanzu, Shurugwi, Zvishavane, Mwenezi, Insiza , Gwanda, Umzingwane and Mangwe. These projects are under five strategic pillars namely, Health,

Social Development, Resilient strengthening, Disaster risk Management and Strategic Information and Knowledge Management Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Research and Learning

JHWO is implementing a USAID supported project on Sustaining Prevention, Care and Support Services for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) in Zimbabwe particularly in two districts of Gweru in Midlands and Bulilima in Matebeleland South Province (2022-2025). The role of the organisation under this activity is to lead direct implementation of the OVC comprehensive, preventive and holistic care packages in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Child Care, Ministry of Labour and social Welfare, National AIDS Council , local Government, clinics and other organisations. The organisation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against gender, religion, race, creed, culture or sexual diversity and believes in safeguarding both employees and communities.

Key Responsibilities: 

The Health Officers will provide technical leadership, assistance and oversight on OVC -HIV/TB community-based services. He/She will innovate strategies to identify, enrol and verify eligible OVC and their caregivers onto the project; collaborate with other partners to increase HTS, TPT, Viral Load coverage ,adherence and retention into care and treatment among CLHIV, caregivers and other priority populations. The Health officer should be able to plan project activities and achieve set targets ensuring adherence to technical standards, best practices and donor guidelines. Should review and track progress on project implementation as well as on the utilization of project resources; use participatory processes to overcome implementation obstacles. The Health officer should maintain up to date documentation related to project monitoring and implementation. Data analysis which informs planning and decision making and collaboration with Strategic Information and Knowledge management department to facilitate data. Quality checks to ensure consistency, integrity and accuracy based on project specific guidelines are other required capabilities including validating and developing improvement plans to address data quality gaps. Should be able to prepare and submit narrative and statistical reports, collect monthly and quarterly performance data and compile stories of change , visuals, documentaries for the organisation and the donor. He/She should participate in District coordination and stakeholder activities.

Qualifications and experience

At least a degree in Public health, Social sciences, or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience in health and HIV including OI ART , TB care and treatment. Should have proven project management experience in the administration, management and implementation of HIV Prevention and related programs including supervision and reporting. Experience in managing projects in urban and rural settings is an added advantage whilst managing or working on USAID/ PEPFAR funded projects is strongly preferred. Documentation and excellent writing skills including analytical packaging of most significant change stories, abstracts, reports, and filing systems is a requirement. Should have ability to work and coordinate with various Ministries and partners and proficiency in local and national languages is a must.

To Apply

To apply for these positions please send your application clearly stating the position that you are applying for in the Subject ,application letter, certificates, CV,  to midlandsjobvacancy@gmail.com on or before the 18th of October 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that JHWO does not solicit any organization or individual to recruit on their behalf. No fee is charged throughout the recruitment, selection and placement process. Canvassing will lead to disqualification of candidates. Reach out to the Jointed Hands Website for more information http://www.jointedhands.org