Project Officer, Inclusive Eye Health Project - maternity cover

Job Description

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide maternity cover services for a period of four months for the Project Officer, Inclusive Eye Health Project. The Project Officer leads and coordinates the implementation of Inclusive Eye Health programmes in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe. The role is designed to ensure effective collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Child Care, Organisations of Persons with Disabilities, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality eye health services in the province. The position aims to enhance the impact and quality of Sightsavers' programmes through strategic coordination, partnership management, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all Sightsavers supported eye health activities by providing effective management and coordination to the project to ensure the delivery of set targets. Coordinate all OPD related activities as part of IEH project through working with different OPD groups to ensure adherence to workplans and budget for the achievement of planned project outputs. Coordinate capacity building initiatives for health workers and OPDs Support partner teams and OPDs groups to identify and develop innovative approaches for the delivery of an inclusive eye health project in the Matabeleland North Coordinate the preparation of activity related reports as well as quarterly and annual reports to Sightsavers / donors as may be required. Support the Snr Programme Officer in monitoring project implementation in the province. Conduct quarterly project visits and follow up on outstanding issues. Provide support to OPD groups and steering committee during targeted outreach activities and monitoring visits to project facilities. Support in reviewing the evidence provided by partners for the delivery of activities and ensure proper reporting system and records are kept in place. The position will be responsible for guiding the overall Monitoring
• Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Strategy and use of M&E methodology necessary for attaining the project goals. Monitor project expenditure to ensure that it is in line with the budget envelope and value for money is observed. Represent the Programme Manager at various meetings and discussions at relevant government Ministries and other agencies. Coordinate the design and conduct of patient satisfaction studies to assess the quality of services provided at project facilities.

Requirements

• Degree in Public Health
• Social Sciences
• or related disciplines (post-graduate degree will be an advantage). Extensive experience in programme/project management
• ideally in an INGO setting. Technical knowledge of Eye Health in Zimbabwe Understanding of Disability Inclusive Development Experience in working with OPDs groups will be an added advantage. Experience in monitoring and evaluation and research Understanding of the health system in Zimbabwe Experience in advocacy.

Benefits

• A total fee of USD 2
• 500 per month (USD$10
• 000) will be invoiced to the Client by the Consultant upon signing this agreement. Other activity charges including venue
• travel to and from the hotels to activity venues
• accommodation and meals will be covered by Sightsavers.