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We’re seeking an experienced individual, who will be successfully leading the implementation of strategies to increase government investments in SRH in Zambia and contribute to the overall national ownership goals. S/he will work in close collaboration with national and local government counterparts, consortium partners, and enable us to achieve above and beyond key performance indicators.

Responsibilities:

The National Ownership and Sustainability Lead is Options country lead on the WISH2ACTION (W2A) programme in Zambia. S/he is responsible for delivering Options’ approach to achieving national ownership and sustainability pathways of change, working closely with their team and other consortium partners in Zambia to ensure strategic linkages with other outputs.

The post holder will directly act as the advisor in one of the three areas listed below. The remaining 2 areas will be supported by 2 technical staff who will be managed by the post holder:

  • Policy and Planning Advisor
  • Evidence and Accountability Advisor
  • Health Financing Advisor

Person specification:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • At least a Master’s Degree in public health, health economics, health management or a related field.
  • At least ten years’ work experience in a highly competitive and busy work environment, with significant experience in the provision of technical assistance for health.
  • Work experience and knowledge of priority SRH/FP issues facing women and girls in Zambia.
  • Considerable experience in leading the delivery of donor-funded programmes, particularly those funded by DFID.

Other information:

Options is an equal opportunities employer

Overseas candidates require to have the right to work in Zambia.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.

How to apply:

Application process:

  • To apply, please send your CV with a summary note of your skills and experience to Michael Cavanagh at [email protected]. Candidates should state the role (Zambia-NO&S Lead–WISH2ACTION) in the subject header.
  • Closing date 1st March: Please note that the closing date for this vacancy is for guidance only. Applications will be screened upon receipt and this vacancy may be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.
  • Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Interviews may be organised directly with shortlisted applicants on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the closing date.
  • Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including identification check, employment references, right to work verification, credit check and criminal record check (where appropriate).

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Options Consultancy Services was established in 1992 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the international social business, Marie Stopes International. Our initial work centred around providing technical expertise, programme design monitoring and evaluation support to DFID as the Resource Centre in Population and Reproductive Health. Improving access to reproductive and maternal health services remains a core area of our work.

The Millennium Development Goals placed a strong emphasis on maternal and child health, and improving the health of women and girls has remained central to Options’ mission. Our work has grown to encompass expertise across the health sector in order to build effective and equitable health systems.Since 1992, Options has worked in more than 50 countries, and has been responsible for launching a number of high profile programmes, most recently the Girl Generation and MamaYe! programmes. We lead and manage  numerous health sector programmes on behalf of international donors, in particular UK Aid (DFID), KfW, the World Bank and foundations.StructureOur programmes operate through programme offices including in India, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Nepal, Malawi, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Mozambique and Kenya. Our head office is in St Katharine Docks in central London.Options UK was launched in 2006, conducting high quality public health research, insight and analysis for health and social care organisations across the UK.In 2015 we set up a non-profit subsidiary, Options for International Health, to pursue new avenues for our work to transform the health of women and children.GovernanceOptions is a private limited company, wholly owned by Marie Stopes International (MSI). Our surpluses are given as Gift Aid to MSI and make a significant contribution to MSI’s mission of children by choice, not chance.Options' Board of Directors sets the objectives and strategic direction of the company. Simon Cooke, CEO of MSI is chair of the Board. Other Board members are Phillip D Harvey, Timothy W Rutter and Jo Elms.
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0 USD Zambia CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Options Consultancy Services

We’re seeking an experienced individual, who will be successfully leading the implementation of strategies to increase government investments in SRH in Zambia and contribute to the overall national ownership goals. S/he will work in close collaboration with national and local government counterparts, consortium partners, and enable us to achieve above and beyond key performance indicators.

Responsibilities:

The National Ownership and Sustainability Lead is Options country lead on the WISH2ACTION (W2A) programme in Zambia. S/he is responsible for delivering Options’ approach to achieving national ownership and sustainability pathways of change, working closely with their team and other consortium partners in Zambia to ensure strategic linkages with other outputs.

The post holder will directly act as the advisor in one of the three areas listed below. The remaining 2 areas will be supported by 2 technical staff who will be managed by the post holder:

  • Policy and Planning Advisor
  • Evidence and Accountability Advisor
  • Health Financing Advisor

Person specification:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • At least a Master’s Degree in public health, health economics, health management or a related field.
  • At least ten years’ work experience in a highly competitive and busy work environment, with significant experience in the provision of technical assistance for health.
  • Work experience and knowledge of priority SRH/FP issues facing women and girls in Zambia.
  • Considerable experience in leading the delivery of donor-funded programmes, particularly those funded by DFID.

Other information:

Options is an equal opportunities employer

Overseas candidates require to have the right to work in Zambia.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment.

How to apply:

Application process:

  • To apply, please send your CV with a summary note of your skills and experience to Michael Cavanagh at [email protected]. Candidates should state the role (Zambia-NO&S Lead–WISH2ACTION) in the subject header.
  • Closing date 1st March: Please note that the closing date for this vacancy is for guidance only. Applications will be screened upon receipt and this vacancy may be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.
  • Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Interviews may be organised directly with shortlisted applicants on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the closing date.
  • Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including identification check, employment references, right to work verification, credit check and criminal record check (where appropriate).
2019-03-02

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