Location: Harare, Zimbabwe Salary package: A competitive package will be offered Starting Date: As soon as possible Apply-by Date: 2 September 2011 Reference: ARK-PH-ZIM
Absolute Return for KIDS (ARK)
ARK is an international children’s charity whose purpose is to transform children’s lives. Founded in 2002, ARK delivers high social returns on philanthropic investment. ARK brings together passionate experts with the best talent from business to deliver its vision on the ground under the leadership of its Board of Trustees. Employing c. 1,200 staff directly and through partners, ARK’s programmes are currently focused on strategic themes of Health (Mozambique, Zambia), Education (UK, India, Uganda) and Children in Care (Eastern Europe).
ARK in Zimbabwe
ARK is working with the Zimbabwean Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MOHCW) and other key stakeholders (UNICEF, University of Zimbabwe, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Chitungwiza Hospital) to implement a comprehensive 3 year programme to reduce maternal and newborn mortality and morbidity, by initiating a programme to improve the training and capacity of existing front line health workers at the district level. The programme in Zimbabwe contains three core elements:
* Revitalisation and scaling up of training of clinic officers and nurse anaesthetists
* Implementation of New born corners pilot in 20 district hospitals
* In-service training nationally to improve EMONC through Life Saving Skills
About this Position
ARK has exclusively retained Mission Talent in searching for an accomplished and strategic leader in the public health sector in Zimbabwe to lead the programme and also act as ARK’s key representative in Zimbabwe. This person should have a track record of successful programme delivery, an excellent network within Zimbabwe, and good relations with both MOHCW and other key stakeholders in the health sector. The candidate should be a creative, solutions focussed thinker. The position offers an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in the development and execution of this new programme area of ARK.
This position reports directly to ARK’s Regional Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, with a dotted line to the Health Programme Director at ARK’s HQ in London. The post holder will work collaboratively with ARK, the Zimbabwean Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, UNICEF, University of Zimbabwe and other stakeholders.
Overall Responsibilities
The Programme Head will be responsible for the successful implementation of this maternal and newborn survival programme. The person will provide leadership, guidance and strategic direction. S/he will also be responsible for developing the programme Strategic and implementation plans, ensuring ARK’s successful registration in Zimbabwe, delivering program objectives, building and managing the implementation team and stakeholder relationships in Zimbabwe including the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, UNICEF Zimbabwe and DFID amongst others. The successful incumbent will oversee and be accountable for budget management and expenditure.
Specific Responsibilities
Strategic planning
* Develop Strategic Plan in conjunction the regional office, ARK London and the local implementing partners.
* Liaise with partners to develop concrete implementation plans including implementation processes, clear targets, timelines, resources, roles and responsibilities and M&E.
Programme implementation planning and design
* Develop annual programme implementation plans in line with the strategic plan.
* Conduct planning sessions with internal and external stakeholders to agree on targets, assumptions, resources and resource allocation and budgets.
* Design and align partners to a mutually acceptable programme review process.
* Ensure alignment of MOHCW and other implementing partners’ to the implementation and strategic plans.
Policy and Advocacy
* Develop an influencing and advocacy strategy to support the delivery of programme objectives including appropriate communication with international stakeholders, bilateral and NGOs working in Zimbabwe
* Assist international fund raising and advocacy efforts, specifically to support the prioritisation of maternal and newborn health in broader allocation decisions by public and private funders
* Align partners to the advocacy strategy and targets
* Represent ARK and the program at key country level policy initiatives and discussions.
Programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting
* Work with the ARK M&E function and partners to design and implement M&E plans.
* Align partners behind a quarterly monitoring and evaluation reporting process outlining clear expectations of this process.
* Align partners to programme objectives, expectations and reporting timelines.
* Ensure reports are designed to meet both structural and content specifications.
Budget development & financial planning
* Work closely with regional and ARK HQ teams to develop a comprehensive and accurate budget
* Ensure programmatic compliance to stipulated Financial SOPs
* Monitor internal and external expenditures ensuring compliance with defined internal and external reporting expectations and standards
* Ensure Programmatic compliance to ARK’s business planning cycle and process.
* Review and approve project expenses
* In conjunction with the steering team, adjust budget requirements as necessary
Support programme Communications and PR
* Facilitate effective communication, pre and post launch, with international and local stakeholders in liaison with the Regional office and ARK HQ
* Work with ARK’s Communications and PR department to design an appropriate communication plan.
* Provide local context to all programme communication and PR initiatives
Manage Programme Administrative matters
* Ensure timely programme progress reporting
* Follow through on ARK’s MOU approval process with the MOH
* Locate offices for ARK in Harare
* Ensure the operation is set up in compliance to local laws and regulations
* Facilitate renewal of existing MOUs and create new MOUs with partners as necessary
Stakeholder management
* Facilitate appropriate communication with stakeholders
* Represent ARK and the programme at different level stakeholder meetings as required
* Grow and nurture the appropriate relationships and networks to support effective programme design, implementation and sustainability.
* Identify and follow up on potential donors and partners
Human Resource Management
* Assess current and future human resource requirements as per implementation plan and build a team in Zimbabwe to effectively implement the programme.
* Facilitate staff development plans including mentoring and coaching.
* Carry out appropriate disciplinary procedures if necessary
* Ensure performance management processes across the program implementation team are implemented effectively
* Ensure effective internal communication of ARK’s policies.
Qualifications and Personal Attributes:
* Medical officer with experience and/or qualifications in maternal and newborn health in the public sector;
* Experience with training and/or continuous medical education;
* At least 5 years senior management experience in public health and or MNCH programming;
* A strong minded, capable and results orientated individual who is able to develop and execute plans;
* Proven track record of effective programme design and implementation;
* Ability to effectively and rapidly build strong relationships.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, kindly send your CV, clearing affirming your – for this position – relevant experiences to applications@missiontalent.com . Please state ARK-PH-ZIM is the subject line of this email.
Thank you for applying. Please understand that Mission Talent can only contact candidates who have been short-listed.
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