Programme Intern – Local NGO

Deadline: 18 July 2018

Zimbabwe Council for the Blind, through funding from Christian Blind Mission and in line with the National Eye Health Strategy is implementing a ‘CBM-Peek Zimbabwe Project’ in selected provinces of Zimbabwe. Peek technology helps to identify people with visual impairment using evidence-based solutions, including apps and carefully designed workflows to provide methodologies, training and tools to create connected health systems. The solutions help increase the quantity and quality of eye health services, providing guaranteed treatment and real time reporting.

The organization seeks a Programme Intern who will work directly with and report to the Council for the Blind Programme Assistant and is passionate about Eye Health, community health, and/or mHealth (mobile health) to manage Peek software and support all training activities.

Summary of roles and responsibilities
Customizing and preparing training materials for the CBM-Peek Zimbabwe Project (e.g. printouts, videos in local language) and supervision of cascading trainings; Providing on-the-job coaching, mentoring, and support to new trainees, including knowledge of new material in a rapidly-changing environment; Evaluating the effectiveness of all training manuals and learning outcomes; Tracking all meetings and trainings and ensuring that meeting minutes and reports are submitted to the Programme Assistant in a timely manner; Maintaining appropriate records of learner development and resource allocation; Ensuring the smooth running of Peek Software (setting up smartphones, administrator passwords, trouble shooting and dashboard reviews); Maintaining device records; Leading system testing and maintaining debugging documentation; Providing direct user support as well as training of trainers for field user support; Any other duties as assigned by the Programme Assistant.

Desired skills and competencies
Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal and coordination skills; Ability to work well without supervision; Computer literacy; Previous experience in mHealth initiatives and/or solutions an advantage.

Requirements
Diploma/Degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Social Sciences or relevant qualification; Clean class 4 driver’s license; Background in a health-related field will be an advantage; Ability to use the android system a must.

Interested candidates should submit their motivation letters (addressed to the Director ZCfB), CVs and copies of professional qualification to [email protected]

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply