Roving Team Lead

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 Roving Team Lead (RTL) is responsible for planning, coordination, and implementation of TB screening, diagnosis and linkage to treatment activities working closely with MOHCC district TB coordinators. He/she will lead the identification of TB transmission hot spots working closely with the field officers, district health information officers (DHIOs) and the informatics partner. He/she will manage district teams in all aspects of the program, operational support and coordination/networking, in line with organizational and national guidelines. This position holder acts as a clinical resource and is expected to ensure translation and cascading clinical guidance to implementation levels and ensure that project targets are met.

Duties and Responsibilities

-Planning, coordination, and implementation of TB screening, diagnosis and linkage to treatment activities at health facilities and communities working closely with District Health Executives and MOHCC district TB coordinators,
-Lead identification of TB transmission hot spots working closely with the field officers, district health information officers (DHIOs) and the informatics partner,
-Conduct district-based TB screening outreaches using ultra-portable digital X-ray machines,
-Coordinate and lead integrated community health outreaches with other health programs,
-Manage district teams in all aspects of the program, operational support and coordination /networking in line with organizational and national guidelines,
-Act as a clinical resource and ensure translation and cascade clinical guidance to implementation levels,
-Provide leadership and supervision to TB project district teams to ensure quality of program implementation,
-Develop and monitor annual, quarterly, and monthly work-plan and budgets in line with program targets,
-Conduct support and supervision visits to project sites working closely with District TB coordinators,
-Document key program achievements and challenges through production of routine program reports and information that feeds into programs and policy development,
-Engage relevant stakeholders for the smooth implementation of project activities and achievement of TB program targets,
-Facilitate capacity building of project staff, health care workers (HCW), and community cadres for the facility and community components, through on-the-job training (OJT) and mentorship,
-Provide leadership and oversight for demand generation to increase uptake of TB screening, diagnosis and treatment services,
-Collaborate with the DHEs to facilitate clinical mentorship of health care workers at all priority sites,
-Coordinate with Data Entry Clerk (DEC) and Field Officers to ensure that all program data is routinely and timely captured in relevant databases to monitor program implementation progress,
-Ensure that program activities are systematically and progressively integrated into existing district operational health plans,
-Submit written requests for resources according to procedures advised by operations team to support program implementation,
-Ensure expenditure is carried out in line with organizational finance and operational policy documents and guidelines,
-Check and verify that all monthly expenditure returns are as per procedure before submission to ensure program compliance,
-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 knowledge of TB prevention, diagnosis and treatment program in Zimbabwe,
-Results oriented and proven ability to work through others to produce results,
-Organized, self-starter, able to build and maintain partnerships,
-Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning, administrative, and financial management systems,
-Excellent written & oral communication and interpersonal skills as well as demonstrated ability to manage a team,
-Ability to manage tight deadlines and deliver high volumes of work with minimal supervision,
-Well-developed computer skills,
-NGO experience in a similar position is an added advantage.

Qualifications and experience
-Degree in public health, nursing sciences, health promotion or environmental health; master’s degree is an advantage,
-For nurses, post-basic qualifications in community nursing, health management or equivalent are an added advantage,
-Relevant practicing certificate,
-At least three years’ experience coordinating TB / HIV programs at provincial/district levels,
-Experience working in MOHCC clinics and NGO environment.