Program Administrator

DUE: 14 JULY 2023

Location: Morgenster Eye Care

The Reformed Church in Zimbabwe (RCZ) invites applications from suitably qualified and motivated candidates to fill the above-mentioned positions.

DUTIES

The Project Administrator will be responsible for managing Eye Health Programs and shall be responsible for coordinating such activities designed to strengthen the health delivery system designed to provide quality Inclusive eye health services in the province and empower communities to demand eye health services.

Reporting

Leading in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual, and other narrative reports as required by the partners of the program.

Relations

• Maintaining good communications with other key partners working in the field of Prevention of Blindness (PBC) in Zimbabwe.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local authorities & key stakeholders.

Planning

• Assisting the Medical Director in developing the program design process, including needs assessment, project design, evaluation, and reporting.
• Ensure that contingency planning is documented and that if there is a shift in the situation the partnership.

Programme, Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Continuously monitor program progress to ensure programme systems are working to achieve goals and objectives.

Operational Management:

• Provide project leadership to the eye care programme in such a manner that creates an atmosphere promoting teamwork, conflict resolution, staff development, and growth.
• Establish an efficient operational system within the working team geared at attaining the minimum costs and avoiding unnecessary expenditures in material and labour time.
• Ensure a sufficient and timely flow of management and operation information and reports to RCZ, the M0HCW, and CBM Regional office according to the established reporting standards.
• To represent Masvingo Province Eye Care Programme on a local level.
• Human Resources-together with the Medical Director supervise and coach the personnel in the project.

Financial Management

• To closely oversee monitor and manage.
• The financial and salary administration includes cash flow income derived from patient’s fees, sale spectacles, medicines, etc.
• The stock control of medicines, and medical equipment with particular emphasis on the sale of glasses and eye drops.
• Budget and budgetary control.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree (or equivalent) in Public Health, Eye Health, Development Studies, Social Studies or other relevant field.
• At least 2 years of work experience in public health/eye health sector and project management.
• Experience in designing/ managing eye health or health systems strengthening programmes at district, provincial, and national levels.
• Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point);
• Excellent communication, presentation social, reporting, and training skills.
• Experience in working with People with Disabilities is highly desirable.
• Excellent networking, coordination, and partnership-building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding of children and adults at risk.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in programme management with international organizations.
• Excellent planning, multitasking and time management skills.
• A sound understanding of project monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in working with funded projects.

TO APPLY

If interested submit your Curriculum Vitae, recommendation letter from your Minister of Religion, and application letter via email to: recruitment@rcz.org.zw clearly indicating the position on the subject of the email.

Reference checks and background checks on applicants will be performed including police clearance. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.