Technical Director and Malaria Specialist: Zimbabwe Assistance Program in Malaria II (ZAPIM II) 

Deadline: 06 January 2021

Location: Based in Harare

Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract 

Pangaea Zimbabwe (PZAT) is an independent Zimbabwean entity registered as a local PVO. PZAT strives to transform the lives of underserved populations by working to increase access to quality comprehensive primary health services. PZAT has led and engaged in several programmatic, policy advocacy and research activities in partnership with the MOHCC and academic, local, and multi-national partners.

Job Summary

Pangaea Zimbabwe (PZAT) is seeking for the position of Technical Director/Malaria Specialist for an USAID funded malaria project in Zimbabwe. The 5-year project will work to strengthen the capacity of the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) at national, provincial, district, and/or community levels, related to case management and malaria in pregnancy, national policies, mosquito nets, social behaviour change communication, surveillance/M&E and operation research. Under the supervision of the Chief of Party, the Technical Director will be responsible for technical oversight of malaria treatment and prevention activities. He/she will work in close collaboration with NMCP and Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) counterparts and malaria stakeholders to support a range of activities essential to malaria prevention and treatment in Zimbabwe.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to the strategy for and oversee the implementation of the project’s malaria prevention and treatment activities including LLIN distribution, facility and community case management activities, prevention of malaria during pregnancy, and propose interventions to be used. 

Provide general technical support to the NMCP in malaria control strategic interventions: case management and malaria in pregnancy, national policies, mosquito nets, social behaviour change communication, surveillance/M&E and research. This support includes developing tools, participating in technical working groups, and providing technical leadership. 

Support direct reports to implement training programs for the public and private sector in quality malaria case management and IPTp and other malaria control strategic interventions. 

Collaborate with NMCP, PMD and DMO staff to strengthen quality improvement and supervision systems for malaria control interventions.

Promote the use of indicators to monitor compliance with case management standards.

Oversee supportive supervision of trained facility and community health workers.

Lead and contribute to work plan development and project reporting. 

Work with M&E Manager to monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of activities and guide operational research studies. 

Document project results and impacts in various forms, including media stories, lessons learned, case studies, etc.

Lead and supervise direct reports with particular focus on their key tasks and the quality of project deliverables.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience 

Master’s Degree. 

Strong background in malaria epidemiology preferred. 

At least 10 years of experience implementing malaria programs in developing countries. 

Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy. 

Possess outstanding professional reputation and have strong demonstrated interpersonal, written, and oral presentation skills. 

Willingness to travel within the country as needed. 

Oral and written English language required, additional knowledge of recognized local languages preferred. 

Zimbabwean professionals are encouraged to apply