PSI is a leading global health organization with programs targeting malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health. Working in partnership within the public and private sectors, and harnessing the power of the markets, PSI provides life-saving products, clinical services and behavior change communications that empower the world's most vulnerable populations to lead healthier lives.
PSI's core values are a belief in markets and market mechanisms to contribute to sustained improvements in the lives of the poor; results and a strong focus on measurement; speed and efficiency with a predisposition to action and an aversion to bureaucracy; decentralization and empowering our staff at the local level; and a long term commitment to the people we serve. PSI has programs in 67 countries. For more information, please visit www.psi.org.
PSI seeks a Director Health Services to be based in Harare, Zimbabwe. The candidate will provide effective leadership and strategic management of PSI Zimbabwe's interventions in HIV prevention, care and treatment and reproductive health and family planning to ensure they are targeted; evidence based, and use international best practice approaches to achieve health impact.
The Director Health Services will manage four health services areas of PSI Zimbabwe: HIV Testing and Counseling, HIV Care and Treatment services, including TB laboratory services and Anti-retroviral therapy, Male Circumcision and Sexual, Reproductive Health and Family Planning.
This position reports directly to the Country Director. The Director Health Services will directly supervise the HIV Services Manager, the MC Manager and the SRH Manager.
Responsibilities:
Strategic oversight, management and leadership of the Health Services Department which includes the New Start HIV counseling and testing franchise, New Life post test support services (HIV care and treatment), male circumcision, TB, sexual and reproductive health including FP Identify and assess opportunities for new and relevant health interventions and technologies to ensure PSI Zimbabwe remains in the forefront of HIV prevention and reproductive health programming; design quality projects and pursue funding opportunities for such innovation Proposal writing and design of logical frameworks for a variety of donor requirements and indicators Report writing and liaison with donors such as USAID, DFID, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Global Fund among others Departmental budget management Design, execute and evaluate pilot projects, plan for scale up, develop assessment tools for pilot sites and implementation sites Build capacity of the services team through effective training, supervision and mentoring Representation of PSI in national fora and technical working groups as needed Build and maintain close working relationships with Ministry of Health departments Provide input into national guidelines, strategic plans, M&E plans Oversee procurement management of supplies and equipment Develop and disseminate good practice and lessons learned documents Organize local and international technical workshops to disseminate good practice, share knowledge and experience and provide training Ensure development of high quality training protocols for all program areas Ensure development of tools and job aids for HIV counseling and testing, male circumcision, HIV treatment & care, reproductive health and family planning programs Develop quality assurance plans and supervise implementation of Q/A plans Develop operations research protocols and support external researchers in implementation Develop abstracts and articles for presentation at international fora on HIV, TB and Reproductive Health Qualifications:
Masters in Public Health or medical qualifications essential At least 5 years experience leading complex HIV prevention and/or reproductive health projects in a developing country, preferably sub Saharan Africa Proven experience securing funding and managing large budgets Ability to mentor direct reports Familiarity with international health, development issues and the international donor community Demonstrated ability to work effectively in partnership with a variety of audiences and organizations Fluency in spoken and written English Previous INGO experience strongly preferred Excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal communication skills essential APPLY ONLINE at http://www.psi.org. No calls or emails, please.
PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.
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