BACKGROUND
\nOrbis International Zambia works to support the Ministry of Health in providing quality eye care to prevent avoidable blindness through training for eye health staff, support for equipment and medical supplies as well community engagement. The programmes are implemented in Lusaka, Copperbelt, North- Western and Eastern provinces.
\nOrbis International Zambia is implementing the Scaling up Eye Health Care Capacity in Zambia\u2019s Lusaka, Copperbelt and Eastern Provinces: Phase III. The project aims to support training and comprehensive eye health services in Lusaka, Copperbelt and Eastern provinces.
\nJOB SUMMARY
\nThe Project Officer \u2013 Eastern Province is responsible for coordinating Orbis\u2019s eye care project activities on the Scaling up Eye Health Care Capacity in Zambia\u2019s Lusaka, Copperbelt and Eastern Provinces: Phase III. The Project Officer will be based in Chipata and will travel to Orbis project locations in Eastern Provinces and other Orbis project sites as needed.
\nREPORTING & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
\nThe Project Officer reports to the Senior Programmes Manager, based in Lusaka and collaborates with the Zambia programmes, admin and finance staff. They also liaise with the Monitoring and Evaluation team to ensure implementation of data collection tools and effective reporting.
\nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS \/ KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY<\/p>\n
Facilitate and monitor the implementation of project activities by the partners, responsible for the day-to-day project activities in line with the project plan and budget:
\nWork with partners to ensure residency training support utilization by intended beneficiaries
\nWork with provincial and district health offices to roll out primary eye health project support to district hospitals and health facilities
\nOrganise and coordinate primary eye health training and outreach as per project plan
\nLead the distribution of consumables and equipment to districts and first level hospitals.
\nFurther develop an inventory of all equipment distributed and ensure they are appropriately branded.
\nProvide technical support to project partners to build their capacity and to ensure the project\u2019s success.
\nEnsure that project outputs are delivered timely and within approval budget
\nEnsure the active involvement of the intended project beneficiaries in all aspects of work planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
\nAssist, facilitate project coordination meetings, planning meetings, site events, consultation meeting and awareness raising sessions, together with project partner and local authorities.
\nConduct regular visit to project sites to monitor and evaluate project progress and report to the Senior Programmes Manager both verbally and writing.
\nMaintain good working relations with the partners of the projects or other stakeholders.
\nParticipate in M&E activities as necessary under the guidance of the Senior Programmes Manager and M&E staff.
\nIdentify success\/ case story leads for further documentation by the Communications Officer
\nContribute to project reporting and data collection by collecting and compiling project data regularly, including case studies, success stories and photographs of project facilities.
\nEnsure the quality of data through proper data entry and regular quality checking and updating of the data recorded
\nIdentify barriers to implementation and suggest strategies for addressing any identified barriers.
\nCoordinate and lead monitoring visits to partner facilities
\nSupport other program duties as assigned<\/p>\n
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE<\/p>\n
University degree in a relevant field of social science, development. A graduate degree in Medical or Social Public Health field is preferable
\nMinimum of 3 years\u2019 professional experience working in Project\/Program management of international organizations or government agencies.
\nExperience working with the Ministry of Health at all levels
\nExperience with project planning, monitoring and evaluation and partner engagement.
\nExperience in eye health programming is an advantage<\/p>\n
SKILLS & ABILITIES<\/p>\n
Skilled in, and committed to, community participation\/interaction, field visits and presence in project areas
\nProven project management skills, including finance, logistics and procurement management skills.
\nStrong interpersonal and diplomacy skills with a customer-centered approach and the ability to maintain strong relationships with various stakeholders with different backgrounds.
\nExcellent spoken and written English language competence is essential
\nExcellent organizational & planning skills: ability to effectively multi-task and manage a broad spectrum of responsibilities with the appropriate sense of urgency.
\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.
\nHighly functional in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
\nFlexible, pro-active, and open-minded work style: the ability to work productively both independently and in a team-based environment.
\nFluent in English (verbal and written).
\nWillingness to travel locally<\/p>\n
To learn more about Orbis, go to www.orbis.org
\nOrbis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
\nAs a global organization, we welcome qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds and cultures who reflect the five Orbis values of Trust, Caring, Commitment, Accountability, and Excellence.
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