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ABOUT THE POSITION

Request to Hire:  Ref# RTCZ21-084
Closing date: 22nd November 2021
Position: Technical Director
Location: Lusaka
Contract type: Fixed-Term
Contract duration: Two (2) Years
Reporting to: Chief of Party
Job grade: TBA
Contact Person: Vacancy14
Contact email: Vacancy14@righttocare.org

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:

• The Candidate must have at least 10 years of experience of management on complex public health programs of similar scope and size and at least 8 years of experience working as a senior- level manager
• The candidate must hold at least a master’s degree (or higher) in Public Health, Medicine, or related discipline:
• Demonstrate technical expertise in technical operations of large-scale or complex HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs in Zambia or Sub-Saharan Africa
• Demonstrate experience in and comprehensive understanding of PEPFAR strategic information requirements
• Demonstrate strong management skills, strategic vision, leadership qualities, professional reputation, and demonstrable political leadership
• Demonstrate experience working with GRZ provincial governments
• Professional level of oral and written fluency in the English language

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

• MBChB, MBBS or MD
• In depth HIV/AIDS knowledge
• Understanding of national and international trends in TB/HIV treatment
• In depth understanding of M&E systems
• Experience in Public Health

TECHNICAL AND BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• HIV programme management
• Stakeholder relationship management
• Budgeting and financial management
• Project Management skills
• Computer literate
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office
• Coaching, Training and Facilitation skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Review and interpretation of all policies and guidelines emanating from funder (USAID and PEPFAR) and MOH to ensure RTCZ program is in line and to identify opportunities for improved program delivery.
• Represent RTCZ at working groups and technical conferences/meetings and assure feedback to program implementation on any emerging issues
• Coordinate with technical advisors to immediately address any shortcomings in any relevant technical area
• Constantly review subcontractor technical performance against project deliverables
• Develop strategies in conjunction with subcontractor to address any shortcomings. Evaluate added value subcontractors have provided to program
• Provide guidance to COP on technical program gaps and advise on resource allocation
• Final reviewer prior to submission to COP of technical plans and budgets
• Develop synergies with other organizations implementing similar programs to avoid duplication and review differences in approach and achieving results
• Ensure RTCZ remains at the cutting edge of program delivery through a process of using key innovations and developing new ideas through engagement and coordination of research, other organizations/partners and technical advisors
• Ensure RTCZ is at the table during policy formation and galvanize inputs from relevant technical teams
• Prepare technical documents and publications related to program interventions and technical reports required by funder, government, and other partners.
• Coordinate and assist with the writing of scientific publications of manuscripts for peer reviewed journals
• Write abstracts and present posters or oral presentations at appropriate conferences
• Coordinate Research and dissemination of results. Interpret and disseminate research findings internally, to relevant stakeholders, policy makers and implementers.

DISCLAIMER

By applying for the above-mentioned position, you consent to Right to Care to conduct qualification, ID, criminal and reference checks (internal and external) which forms part of the Company’s recruitment policy and procedure. Should you not receive a response to your application from Right to Care within one month of this advert being placed, kindly consider your application as being unsuccessful.

Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.  Right to Care reserves the right to withdraw the vacancy at any time for whatever reason.

Right to Care is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.  As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

*Please note you have to apply to this job advert as directed by the employer and not through findershub.co.zm*

Skills Required

• Microsoft Office
• Communication skills