Public Sector Strengthening Channel Lead

The Channel lead/Manager will provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Public Sector Support Channel in  Zimbabwe for targeted growth and impact through increased access of Family planning/Sexual Reproductive Health (FP/SRH) services in the MOHCC- public health sector facilities. The role also involves planning, organising and facilitating formal PSS training sessions to identified PSS facilities In Zimbabwe. The incumbent will be responsible for  maintaining, enforcing and reviewing proper use of data tools for public sector program and oversight of the Public Sector Support Channel performance against budget and targets. The role entails working closely with Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), Zimbabwe National Planning Council (ZNFPC) and other important FP/SRH stakeholders including participation in local and regional workshops As needed. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Public Health and health Systems Strengthening as well as excellent program management and leadership skills.

Key responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for the following among other duties:

• Strategic leadership and vision setting for the PSS Channel
• mplementation of national FP and comprehensive abortion care (CAC) strategies in line with MoHCC guidelines in collaboration with MoHCC and other stakeholders
• Analyse quarterly and monthly regional performance with PSS coordinator & come up with an improvement plan approach for the region
• Set priorities with PSS coordinators, for the coming year, for each Province/region
• Analyse efficiency of service delivery approaches each PSS region
• Develop and Manage projections and performance indicators for the Channel
• Monthly review of work team’s plans to ensure proper site selection and scheduling to enhance productivity
• Oversee the capacitation of service providers in FP/SRH including training, mentoring and coaching.
• Support PSS coordinators to conduct frequent meetings to review performance of each facility and discuss strategies to improve productivity
• Work with the PSS coordinator on service utilization trend for all the services being provided by the team

• Manage program budgets, workplans and reports.
• Provide direct operational & technical support to PSS Channel.
• Support PSS coordinators on required PSZ client care standards to include, FP counselling techniques, infection prevention standards, medical emergency preparedness, and other critical client care standards.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures and donor requirements.
• Assist in orientation / induction of new and existing PSS coordinators.
• Takes lead in ensuring PSZ clinical standards are adhered to in all the PSS Sites.
• Supports the training and Quality team in capacity building for PSS providers and coordinators
• Schedules timely Clinical Quality Audits and share with quality team .
• Supports competency assessments for PSS service providers and PSS coordinators

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in this role, you must have:

• Degree in Nursing Science, or related discipline.
• Masters in Public Health is an added advantage
• Diploma in Nursing
• Post graduate qualification in Community, Midwifery, Education, Administration and project management
• 10 years' experience, 2 of which will be in Health Systems Strengthening, SRH and HIV/AIDS, with a focus on program management and leadership
• Knowledge of modern FP methods, Trained and Certified in IUCD and Implants is a requirement

• Current Practising Certificate from the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe
• Family Planning certificate and experience.
• Proven experience working with government, civil society and NGO
• Health service sector background is advantageous
• Ability to present and write for multiple audiences
• Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to work well with others in team environments
• Must be computer literate and have excellent report writing and presentation skills • Clean class 4 driver's licence.

Fixed Term Contract

Applications, should quote job applied for – for example "Public Sector Strengthening Chanel Lead" - in the email subject field, and should include a cover letter and a curriculum vitae with three (3) referees.

This application is open only to candidates who are Zimbabwean nationals or permanent residents with work permits.

Only short-listed applicants being considered for interview will be contacted