Location: TBA
Closing date: 18 Feb 2015
• Maternal and Neonatal Health
• Decentralized HIV and TB diagnosis, treatment and care
• Hospital assistance Musiso and Silveira Mission Hospitals
• Operational research and policy dialogue
Key tasks and responsibilities as project manager Maternal and Neonatal Health:
• Assume the implementation, overall management and further development of the SolidarMed project “Maternal and Neonatal Health”
• Support the District health directorate with quality assurance and scaling up of services and evidence-based interventions for improvements in maternal and neonatal health, and with the piloting of new strategies
• Ensure coordination and effective communication with partners and stakeholders
• Ensure adequate use of all aspects of project cycle management tools
• Apply scientific evidence, promote lessons learned, network with research organizations and participation in research programs
• Coordinate with stakeholders such as the Provincial Health Directorate, Ministry of Health, other NGO’s, community groups etc.
• This position is not a clinical position, but includes participation in clinical mentoring and bedside teaching
• Apply project management tools such as budget control, planning, monitoring and review (Project Cycle Management) as well as reporting
• Contribute to fundraising (by writing the annual Project Description) and the strategic development of the project
To best fit into our active, interdisciplinary team we expect the following qualifications:
• Physician with clinical and public health working experience in the area of maternal and neonatal health in a developing country, preferably Africa
• Expertise in the area of PMTCT
• Degree in public health
• Sound experience in Project Cycle Management (including participatory planning, logical framework, report writing)
• High social competence, intercultural sensitivity, communication skills and networking capacity;
• Interest in knowledge sharing and scientific exchange
• Ability to assume responsibility and leadership within a team with flat hierarchies
• At least basic knowledge of the principles of operational research
• Solid computer skills: MS office suite (WORD, EXCEL, Powerpoint) and Internet
• Willingness to live in a safe, rural, remote area of Africa
• You are dynamic, hands on and develop initiatives
Language skills
• Excellent English (written and spoken)
• German would be an asset
We offer
• SolidarMed offers an attractive benefit package, professional development opportunities and stimulating linkages with competence networks
• Rural African setting. Family posting possible, but no international schools available.
• SolidarMed is a medium size NGO, dynamic, flexible and with a clear vision. It is linked to bilateral organizations, universities, and other NGOs.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview
• Further information can be obtained by calling Dr. Pfeiffer at SolidarMed or sending an email to jobs@solidarmed.ch
• Applications are accepted in electronic format only, and with the reference “Project Manager MNH Zimbabwe ” Please also mention how you heard about the job posting (if internet, please mention on which site)
• Please send your application with CV (including your age and a photo) and a short letter of motivation to us via the link
