Strengthening malaria prevention, control, and response through strategic planning, communication, capacity building, and field support.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Harare
- Category: Public Health
- Closing Date: 2026-05-31
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the development and operationalization of mechanisms and strategies to improve the national program to prevent, control and respond to malaria outbreaks/ epidemics, with special attention on use of information for malaria prevention, control and response at district health facility level.
- Guide in the development process relevant IEC materials for community education and awareness.
- Develop appropriate strategies for malaria information, education and communication (IEC) and health promotion for community education and awareness.
- Produce a report on the proposed improvements for malaria control.
- Participate in the development of training programs and materials for health workers on the prevention, control and response to malaria, including disease surveillance with special focus on use of participatory methods.
- Carry out field support activities to reinforce and bridge the existing information needs and gaps for the diverse clientele in malaria control.
- Responsible for public relations functions for Malaria Control Program.
- Monitor and evaluate IEC interventions of National Malaria Control Program.
Requirements
- Degree/diploma in Health/Audit Education or equivalent
- Degree in social sciences
- At least 5 years working in public health
- Knowledge and experience in IEC material development skills.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet the requirements of the posts are invited to submit their applications accompanied by CVs and certified copies of certificates not later than 31 May 2026 to:
The Secretary for Health and Child Care
1″ Floor Kaguvi Building
Corner Simon V Muzenda Street/Central Avenue
P.O. Box CY1122
Harare
About the Company
The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) is the government ministry responsible for health in Zimbabwe. The current minister is Douglas Mombeshora. Retired General Constantino Dominic Chiwenga was appointed to head the Ministry in September 2018. On 7 July 2020, the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa dismissed Moyo from the office of Cabinet Minister, removing him for "conduct inappropriate for a Government Minister". This was after Moyo had been arrested and charged with three counts of criminal abuse of duty as a public officer, for his alleged participation in a scam that involves tens of millions of dollars. The Permanent Secretary was Dr. Agnes Mahomva, who in 2018 took over from Major General Dr Gerald Gwinji. Dr. Mahomva is now the Chief Coordinator for the national COVID-19 response in the Office of the President and Cabinet.