PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING COORDINATOR
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PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING COORDINATOR
Project: Enhancing Primary Health Care in Rural Zimbabwe (EPHE)
Duty Station: Bulawayo
Contract Type: Full-Time, 24-Month Project-Based
Human Impact Hub is a mission-driven private voluntary entity headquartered in Bulawayo and committed to tackling the root causes of poverty and ensuring equitable access to essential services such as clean water, sanitation, health, education, food security, and sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable communities. With operations in Matabeleland South, Matabeleland North, Midlands, and Mashonaland East provinces, the organization collaborates with government ministries, donors, civil society, the private sector, academia, and grassroots partners to create sustainable, locally driven impact. Guided by international humanitarian principles, the organization emphasizes integrity, accountability, and excellence in delivering context-specific and culturally sensitive interventions.
We are implementing the Enhancing Primary Health Care in Rural Zimbabwe (EPHE) project in Bulilima, Chirumanzu, Gwanda and Shurugwi. This is a transformative initiative aimed at improving access to quality primary health care, maternal and child health, non-communicable disease (NCD) management, and mental health services in rural communities. Implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) and local partners, EPHE focuses on strengthening rural health systems, equipping clinics, building digital health capacity, and empowering community health structures such as Village Health Workers (VHWs) and Health Centre Committees. The project promotes inclusive, people-centred, and resilient health services that advance equitable health outcomes and sustainable community wellbeing.
We seek to hire a Public Health Systems Strengthening Coordinator (PHSSC)
Duties and Responsibilities
Position Overview
The Public Health Systems Strengthening Coordinator (PHSSC) will provide strategic leadership, technical oversight, and overall coordination of the Enhancing Primary Health Care in Rural Zimbabwe (EPHE) project. This senior role ensures effective planning, implementation, reporting, and compliance while fostering strong partnerships with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) and other key stakeholders. The PHSSC will guide interventions in RMNCAH, NCDs, mental health, and digital health, strengthen health systems at provincial and district levels, and promote evidence-based decision-making through robust MEAL frameworks. The role also includes mentoring field teams, ensuring alignment with national and donor priorities, and driving sustainability, ethical practice, and organizational wellness.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifications & Experience
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Systems Management, Epidemiology, Global Health, or a related health or development field. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Medicine, Environmental Health, or Health Promotion is an added advantage.
• At least 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in public health program management, preferably in health systems strengthening, RMNCAH, NCDs, or mental health programs.
• Proven experience working with or within the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) or similar public health institutions.
• Strong understanding of WHO Health Systems Framework and its application in low-resource or rural settings.
• Experience in MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) systems, data-driven programming, and adaptive management.
• Demonstrated success in partnership building and coordination with government, civil society, and private sector actors.
How to Apply
To apply
Candidates that meet specified qualifications above may submit a cover letter, CV/Resume only (of no more than 4 pages) with clear contact details and contactable professional referees (of which one should be you current or previous supervisor) on or before Friday 21st Nov 2025, 1700hours to: management@humanimpacthub.org & hr@humanimpacthub.org
Copy to recruitment.exedir@gmail.com & finance.management706@gmail.com
Please indicate the POSITION you are applying for in the SUBJECT LINE of the application email
NOTE: If you do not hear from us by 28th Nov 2025, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
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