Field Officer

job Description

About Us
Zimbabwe Health Interventions (ZHI) is a not-for-profit human development organisation which is registered as a Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO 17/22). ZHI’s mission is to develop and deliver innovative and sustainable high-impact, integrated health interventions to the communities we serve, while working with and strengthening existing institutions.

During the application process, ZHI will not charge any fee, nor will it require any payment for an application to be considered. ZHI is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical handicap or financial ability.

Job Description
ZHI is currently recruiting the following position for an anticipated TB project.The anticipated TB project aims to support the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) in reducing TB morbidity and mortality by enhancing access to high‑quality TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services. The project is expected to be implemented across several districts, including Midlands (Gokwe South, Gweru, Kwekwe, Shurugwi, Zvishavane), Manicaland (Buhera, Chipinge, Mutare, Mutasa), Matabeleland South (Beitbridge, Gwanda), Matabeleland North (Nkayi), and Bulawayo.

Position Summary
The Field Officer (FO) is a member of the technical team at district level responsible for supporting TB activities at the district, health facility and community levels. The Field Officer will provide support to health facilities through the roving mechanism. The cadre will closely work with the District Health Executive (DHE), District TB Coordinator and other TB implementing partners in the district.

Duties and Responsibilities

-Develop weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual program implementation work plans,
-Organize, supervise and coordinate community-based TB care and DOTS activities,
-Organize community mobilization, advocacy and communication activities working closely with Community Health Workers (CHW),
-Conduct site support and learning visits to support TB activities at facility and community level through a roving mechanism,
-Conduct active TB case finding at community level,
-Supervision and mentorship of community health workers (CHW),
-Coordinate, mobilize and distribute program resources,
-Conduct quarterly, data-driven program review meetings with district MOHCC and project staff,
-Organize district-level capacity building for Health Care Workers (HCW) and CHWs,
-Compile and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly TB control program reports from all health facilities and communities to MOHCC and project leadership at district and national levels,
-Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the TB program in the district, including data collection, cleaning, capture in project databases, analysis and submission,
-Actively monitor TB medicines and commodity stock levels in collaboration with the MOHCC Pharmacy and Laboratory teams to minimize stock ruptures,
-Support implementation of operations research that generates evidence on effectiveness of innovations,
-Documentation and dissemination of best practices and lessons learnt,
-Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

-The post holder is required to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, donor requirements, and organizational policies, including but not limited to safeguarding, ethical conduct, and statutory obligations. The role may involve engagement with vulnerable populations. As such, the post holder must demonstrate a clear safeguarding record and adhere to all organizational safeguarding policies and procedures. The position is also subject to donor-specific requirements where applicable. The post holder will be expected to comply fully with all relevant donor regulations and restrictions associated with donor-funded programs.

Knowledge, skills & abilities
-Good understanding of the national TB control program,
-Demonstrated ability to develop implementation work plans and progress reports,
-Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision,
-High levels of attention to detail, and ability to follow procedures, work independently as well as cooperatively with team members,
-Proficiency in both oral and written communication,
-Willing to travel to multiple health facilities using a motorbike.

Qualifications and experience
-Diploma or degree in public health, nursing sciences, health promotions or environmental health,
-At least 3 years’ experience in TB program implementation or any TB/HIV related program,
-Proficiency in desktop software (MS Word, Excel, Outlook) a requisite,
-Certificate of proficiency in riding a motorbike.