TECHNICAL DIRECTOR 481 views

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Job Description

A locally registered national membership umbrella body whose mission is to promote and support palliative care in Zimbabwe has a new opening for a suitably qualified person to fill in the position of Technical Director for an anticipated TB grant. The Technical Director position will be full-time and the role is for a proposal position and is contingent on award and funding. Reporting to the Chief of Party, The Technical Director shall work in consultation with the AIDS and TB Program Unit in the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC). The Technical Director will be responsible for the technical management of the elements of the Activity, including being a lead technical resource for the whole activity, supporting operations of the project, supervising staff, leading and coordinating all work planning and reporting processes. S/He must have experience and/or in depth understanding of the Zimbabwean health care system

Duties and Responsibilities

 Provide technical oversight, strategic direction, and definition of appropriate project activities.
 Develop technical components of annual work plans, write the technical sections of yearly reports, and ensure project objectives and deliverables are met in a timely manner.
 Oversee, guide project managers, and provide the necessary advice and feedback to improve their work, and content management.
 Provide technical leadership and direction to the project in alignment with PEPFAR Technical Guidelines and Zimbabwe’s COP, project objectives, technical standards and best practices, and global evidence.
 Strategize and lead programming efforts to improve comprehensive service delivery, ensuring program quality and responsiveness to emerging needs.
 Provide technical supervision and oversight of program implementation in target districts in coordination with consortium partners and key stakeholders.
 Liaise with government, NGO and private sector partners and stakeholders in the interest of the project.
 Keep abreast of research and policy developments to inform program strategy.
 Develop high-quality technical reports and deliverables for timely submission to USAID.
 Participate in sound overall management of project implementation, in coordination with other senior team members and leadership, and to ensure project compliance with donor requirements, policies and regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

 Medical Doctor with experience in Public health, must be experienced and have in depth understanding of the Zimbabwean health care system.
 Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior management position, with a proven track record of strong management skills with complex programs and a large staff.
 Demonstrated experience in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development and health programmes.