Job Description
The Technical Director is responsible for leading the USAID HIV, TB/HIV, TB and cervical cancer program to develop, implement and report on innovative, sound, evidence-based, data-driven and cutting edge strategies for prevention, care, treatment, treatment monitoring, retention and support in line with MOHCC and PEPFAR/USAID frameworks and guidelines. The Technical Director is responsible for managing the technical elements of the program, including leading technical teams, work planning, budgeting, and reporting. S/he takes responsibility and accountability of program implementation fidelity, ensuring that all program activities are implemented as designed and agreed upon with USAID, and urgently conducting course correction for any noted deviations from plans or anticipated outputs. The Technical Director is a liaison between the program and the MOHCC technical officers at ALL levels of the healthcare system. Working in collaboration with the Director of Strategic Information and Evaluation, and the Director of Finance and Operations, the position exists to ensure an integrated, harmonized approach to program implementation among the different program components and key stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide strategic technical leadership and guidance to the program
Lead the development of sound program work plans in line with national MOHCC HIV guidance and PEPFAR/USAID country operational plans and implement the work plans with a high degree of fidelity.
Lead the program in the conceptualization and development of sound, innovative and cutting-edge HIV, TB/HIV, TB and cervical cancer prevention, care, treatment, and support strategies/activities to achieve set program objectives, goals and targets.
Lead the development of all HIV, TB/HIV, TB and cervical cancer minimum package standards, clinical management systems, patient flow systems, protocols, and best practices for implementation at all levels of the healthcare systems.
Lead the development of the program budget for all activities in the workplan and monitor the implementation of such a budget to ensure the program is implemented in a cost-efficient manner.
Lead the monitoring of program implementation activities through participation in strategic technical program meetings, data review meetings, implementation site visits, and internal and external SIMS visits.
Provide technical support to Consortium partners on the design and implementation of the program through sub-recipient work plan and budget reviews, periodic report reviews, compliance reports reviews, capacity gap analysis, SIMS visits, random spot checks, data review meetings and such other strategies.
Develop and implement performance standards and performance management/monitoring tools for consortium program staff and efficiently manage the program function to deliver the required outputs and outcomes.
Champion the timely scale up and implementation of all best practices and evidence generated from operations research and deep dives to achieve uniform program results across all geographies.
Work with the USAID public health specialists and other technical specialists to jointly develop, implement and monitor sound program activities.
Participate in technical program meetings and build relationships with USAID, USG partners and other MOHCC partners working on other key programs relating to HIV, TB/HIV, TB and cervical cancer prevention, care, treatment, and support programs.
Lead the program’s technical participation in all MOHCC technical working groups on HIV, TB/HIV, TB and cervical cancer programs.
Support the MOHCC at national level with development of technically sound HIV, TB/HIV, TB and cervical cancer program strategic plans, operational plans, guidelines, job aids and SOPs, and harmonize these with those of PEPFAR/USAID.
Present evidence from program implementation at national, regional, and international conferences.
Manage program resources in an efficient manner to ensure achievement of targets
Oversee the use of program resources in line with OPHID’s policies, the grant agreement, and in compliance with the USAID rules and regulations as applicable
Manage data driven and justified identification of essential program positions, develop job descriptions for positions and motivate for the filling of positions in a timely manner.
Lead the development of on boarding and capacity building material for all positions within the program.
Oversee the recruitment, orientation, capacity building, deployment, time and attendance management, performance management and performance appraisal of all human resources deployed within the program and ensure that such human resources meet the quality needed to achieve targets.
Work with the HR department to maintain a low vacancy rate of all program positions
Conduct monthly budget variance analysis, provide justification for any observed variances and remedial actions to closely align program implementation with budgets.
Produce monthly financial projections aligned with planned activities in the work plan, and drive program implementation in tandem with the set projections.
Oversee the timely requests and acquittals for resources in line with financial management policies and other relevant SOPs to support program implementation
Oversee the timely submission of accurate administrative documents and reports used in program implementation (vehicle logbooks, asset verification checklists, petty cash certificates etc) in line with relevant SOPs
Support, supervise and performance manage the implementation of all program activities at all levels of the healthcare system
Train, mentor, coach and conduct competency assessment, sign-off, performance management and performance appraisal of provincial program managers and technical specialists on their delegated responsibilities.
Support the provincial program managers, technical specialists, and sub-recipient key program personnel in rolling out and implementing the minimum package standards/best practice for HIV, TB/HIV TB, and cervical cancer at all levels of the healthcare system.
Prevention package/best practices (HIV Screening tools, HIVST, PMTCT, TB screening, TPT, Cervical cancer screening etc)
Treatment package/best practices (Same day ART, Hand-to-hand referrals, VIAC, LEEP camps etc)
Retention package/best practices (DSD models, Facility/community linkages, community support platforms, client engagement platforms etc)
Care monitoring package/best practices (VL monitoring, TB sputum conversion rates, TB treatment completion, laboratory results management etc)
Drive the consumption and use of SIE generated information products by provincial program managers, technical specialists, and sub-recipient key program personnel to engender data driven/evidence informed HIV, TB/HIV TB, and cervical cancer program implementation at all levels of the healthcare system.
Conduct regular, structured, and documented spot checks, field visits and random internal SIMS visits to verify and ascertain the fidelity of implementation of program activities and minimum care packages/best practices by program managers, technical specialists, and sub-recipient key personnel.
Conduct joint site visits with MOHCC and PEPFAR/USAID to ensure common understanding of challenges and jointly conceptualize solutions for implementation at all levels of the healthcare system.
Lead the development, documentation, and communication of technical program reports
Develop program reporting quality standards for all program activities for implementation at all levels of the healthcare system
Consolidate reports from provincial managers, technical specialists, and sub-recipient key personnel on all program implementation activities for the Chief of Party and senior management.
Coordinate and develop contractual technical reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, COP reports etc) to USAID and ensure that such reports represent the true picture of program implementation as verified through field visits.
Guide and assist provincial managers, technical specialists, and sub-recipient key personnel on documentation and recording of program best practices for internal and external stakeholders.
Provide regular program reports to national level MOHCC and support regular reporting to MOHCC at provincial and district levels.
Develop program reports for dissemination to external stakeholders including peer-reviewed journal articles, abstracts, and presentation at local, regional, and international conferences to enhance program visibility and recognition.
Qualifications and Experience
A degree in medicine (MBChB, MBBS, MD or equivalent) from a recognized university AND,
A master’s degree in public health, health services management, business management, project management, epidemiology, biostatistics or related.
Minimum of 10 years progressively responsible, professional level experience in managing public health programs with emphasis on HIV/AIDS and clinical skills.
Experience wo6rking at provincial level MOHCC (PMD or similar level) or national level MOHCC s, with a deep understanding of the Zimbabwe healthcare system
Experience working on PEPFAR-funded activities, with strong understanding of PEPFAR guidance and reporting requirements, including MER and custom indicators
Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the major issues affecting HIV/AIDS in all geographic regions of Zimbabwe, with in-depth knowledge of the implementation of HIV/AIDS programs in Zimbabwe.
Experience managing a large workforce and implementing performance management systems
How to Apply
Step 1: Click VIEW MORE INFORMATION BUTTON and Complete the Application Form. This form should be completed before emailing your CV.
Step 2: Submit your cv and application letter via email to : recruitments@ophid.co.zw clearly indicating the position you are applying for on the subject of the email.
OPHID and its Consortium partners are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, political affiliation, religion, tribe, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, health status (including HIV status) or age.
During the application process, OPHID will not charge any fee nor will it require any payment to be made for any application to be considered. Canvassing for or by any candidate will lead to disqualification.
