Chief of Party

University of Zimbabwe - Clinical Trials Research Centre (UZ-CTRC) is seeking suitably trained, competent, talented, multi-task and qualified Chief of Party. Position is based in Harare.
UZ-CTRC was established in 1994 and has conducted high impact observational studies, implementation studies and Phase I-IV clinical trials in HIV, TB, COVID -19 and associated co-morbidities funded by National Institute of Allery and Infectious Diseases, AIDS Malignancy Consortium, Bill, and Melinda Gates Foundation among others. UZ-CTRC has served as a center of excellence in the prevention and control of HIV and AIDS and have contributed to global understanding of HIV epidemiology and pathogenesis, global and Zimbabwean health policy, by providing scientific evidence through our highly equipped and resourced network of laboratories that operate in strict compliance with International best practices guided by GCLP and ISO 15189 standard.

UZ-CTRC is implementing a US Center for Disease Control and Prevention-US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (CDC-PEPFAR) funded Laboratory Systems Strengthening (LSS) program in Zimbabwe from 2023 to 2026 supporting the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC). The LSS program will enhance access to high quality testing towards achievement of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals.

The Chief of Party will be responsible for strategic and managerial oversight, project quality and team leadership. This position will lead all technical, monitoring and evaluation, financial, and administrative aspects of the program and will coordinate closely with the funder in developing, implementing, and revising the project’s overall implementation strategy.

Qualifications and Experience
•Medical laboratory Sciences degree and Masters in public health, epidemiology, laboratory medicine, or related field.
•15+ years in related professional experience.
•Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior level management position, managing US government or other donor funded projects in developing countries.
•Experience leading national or regional laboratory systems strengthening projects in low- and middle-income countries.
•Knowledge and experience with implementation of laboratory quality management systems
•Management qualification will be an added advantage.
•Demonstrated success developing and implementing project work plans and managing performance against objectives and timelines.
•Demonstrated capacity to effectively present project results and accomplishments to national and international stakeholders, donors, and host governments.
•Working knowledge of and/or experience with USG-funded program management, policies, regulations, and procedures is required.

•Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, decision-making, organizational and communication skills, with ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a demanding environment.
•Good proposal writing skills are essential for securing funding and support.
•Excellent monitoring and evaluation skills are required to assess program effectiveness and make improvements.
•Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain productive working relationships with government officials, civil society partners, donors, and donor-funded implementers.

Commitment to Diversity
Responsibilities
•Provide leadership, management, and strategic direction towards the achievement of project goals, objectives, and targets.
•Leads the development and implementation of project agreements, work plans, monitoring and evaluation, and planning activities in close consultation with host government and stakeholders.
•Provides financial oversight by reviewing budgets and expenditure and ensure efficient program management.
•Ensure timely dissemination of program data submitted to stakeholders for purposes of informing programmatic decisions.
•Lead the identification of operational research opportunities and documentation of best practices
•Mobilizes resources by leading Grant application process.
•Oversees programs by conducting regular meetings with Heads of Programs and monitoring and reviewing reports on program progress.
•Provides programmatic oversight by approving and reviewing work plans.
•Ensures all divisions are properly staffed with competent people by ensuring that the organization adheres to best practice when hiring.
•Justifies staff requirements including remuneration to the funders by drafting proposals with optimum staffing needs.
•Creates a harmonious employee relations climate by implementing HR Policies aligned to the mission of the organization.

To apply
Interested candidates should forward applications and detailed curriculum vitae to the below email address not later than Wednesday 23 August 2024: -
applications@uz-ctrc.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.