Multiple Vacancies At Friendship Bench Closing 20 January 2023
The Friendship Bench has announced multiple vacancies and is looking for qualified candidates to join their team. Below are the details of one of the opportunities as well as the official link to other vacancies.
Head of Programs Profile (Full Time)
Desired Qualifications
We are looking for a strategic and visionary community leader with the following:
- Program management experience, with a strong track record leading the program management cycle from concept/design, fundraising, planning to implementation, evaluation and reporting.
- Master’s degree preferred in public health, social sciences, international development or related fields.
- At least 5 years’ experience in leadership, managerial positions and staff mentorship
- Substantial knowledge, experience and understanding of developmental and public health issues in Zimbabwe.
- Good knowledge of Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) policies, programs, and health information systems with the ability to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- High level of knowledge and understanding, especially as it relates to program scaling and replication.
- Good strong strategic thinking skills with a track record of creating successful strategies in various contexts.
- Substantial experience in leading program and project design, implementation and management experience and the ability to work effectively at both strategic and operational levels.
- Good proposal writing and financial management experience, including experience in managing and overseeing USAID funded projects.
- Highly organized and able to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines and goals.
- Strong experience in motivating and inspiring a diverse group of professionals in a challenging environment, instilling a strong sense of mission and team work to program implementation.
- A consummate team player with a flexible and creative approach
- Self-motivated, ability to work independently without direct supervision and able to work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines and goals.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Ability and willingness to travel to in-country locations which may be remote and difficult to reach.
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and coalition building skills with an ability to work with a variety of stakeholders and effectively present information, respond to questions and negotiate outcomes.
- Knowledge of mental health and community/public health a plus.
- Experience working at an international non-profit organization in a senior leadership position.
Why Work at Friendship Bench?
- Make the world a better place: Every member of our team contributes to ensuring there is a Friendship Bench within walking distance for all who need it.
- Be at the forefront of reimagining the delivery of mental health care: Friendship Bench has been selected by Ministries of Health and other partners to redesign the way that millions access evidence-based mental health care, and we are scaling rapidly.
- Join a diverse, energetic team of individuals: Our team brings deep passion and often a personal connection to the work we do, and we take a highly collaborative approach to building a model that can achieve our vision for impact at scale.
Additional information
- The role is ideally based in Harare, Zimbabwe
- In-country travel will be required
- The typical work hours are 8.30/9 am to 4.30 pm Southern African Time
- Ideal start date in February 2023
- Our contracts are 12 months long and renewable annually.
- There will be a three-month probationary period and we will agree on performance and learning objectives.
Want to Apply?
To apply
Step 1:Click Here and Complete the Application Form.
Step 2: Submit your CV and application letter via email to: admin1@friendshipbench.io clearly indicating the position you are applying for on the subject of the email.
Deadline for submission of applications is 1600 hours on 20 January 2023
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