Careers & Opportunities

Position: Drivers x2 Location: Matabeleland North (Based any two of the four Districts - Bubi, Nkayi, Lupane and Thsolotsho) Deadline: 14 July 2020   Pangaea Zimbabwe AIDS Trust (PZAT) is an independent Zimbabwean entity registered as a local Trust in August of 2012 (MA/909/2012). PZAT strives to transform the lives of people living with and affected by HIV by working to ensure their access to comprehensive HIV and sexual health services delivered in safe and supportive environments. PZAT as a partner in the ZimPAAC consortium has been working with the MOHCC to improve access to HIV prevention, care and treatment services for key and priority population groups in Zimbabwe and is expanding current programming to additional Districts Matabeleland North   Job summary Under the overall supervision of the Field Officer, the driver will transport people and equipment under good security conditions.   Duration 1 October 2020 to 30 September 2021(contract based and renewable annually)   Key Duties and Responsibilities Ensures the provision of reliable and safe driving services; Drives the District Office personnel and other authorized personnel as directed; Transports authorized passengers, deliver and collect mail, documents, banking and other items as directed; Ensure cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs for the planned maintenance of the vehicle; Ensure daily maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely change of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing etc; Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents; Taking note of any faults that may develop on the vehicle and bringing them to the attention of the transport department as soon as possible; Ensuring that the vehicle has the necessary accessory tools as should be equipped, e.g. jack, and wheel spanner and spare wheel; Responsible for a project cell phone and ensuring that calls are restricted to business only; Any other duties as assigned by the superior.   Qualifications and other requirements 5 ‘O’ level passes, Class 4 Driver ‘s license, Defensive driving certificate, minimum 3 years’ experience in the NGO sector. Clean class 1 will be an added advantage; Good interpersonal communication skills and having high respect for confidentiality; Expected to work outside of normal office hours when required; Demonstrated effective verbal and written communications. Fluent in English, Shona and Ndebele is a must. Preference will be given to those having experience of working in Non-Governmental Organizations in HIV/AIDS related programmes; A Good knowledge of the country roads and routes is required.   To apply Interested candidates should submit their application letter and detailed CV, clearly stating the position being applied for in the subject section of the email to: admin@pzat.org,  by close of business on Tuesday 14 July 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Position: Field Officers x4 Location: Matabeleland North - Based in one of the four Districts (Bubi, Nkayi, Lupane and Tsholotsho) Deadline: 14 July 2020   Pangaea Zimbabwe AIDS Trust (PZAT) is an independent Zimbabwean entity registered as a local Trust in August of 2012 (MA/909/2012). PZAT strives to transform the lives of people living with and affected by HIV by working to ensure their access to comprehensive HIV and sexual health services delivered in safe and supportive environments. PZAT as a partner in the ZimPAAC consortium has been working with the MOHCC to improve access to HIV prevention, care and treatment services for key and priority population groups in Zimbabwe and is expanding current programming to additional Districts in Matabeleland North.   Job summary The Field officer will be based in Matabeleland North and will report to the Project Coordinator.  The incumbent will be responsible for working with Health service providers, community stakeholders and key partners involved in Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) programming; to improve access to HIV prevention, care and treatment services in Matabeleland North.   Duration October 2020 to September 2021(contract based and renewable annually)   Key Duties and Responsibilities Build capacity of health workers to provide Youth friendly services through training; Conduct community dialogues and group discussions with Adolescent girls and Young Women (AGYW) to determine perceptions on services provided and how to improve service delivery models; Design service delivery models in consultation with relevant stakeholders; Work with Project Coordinator and project team in the development of IEC materials for interpersonal communication and PrEP literacy; Identify and train PrEP champions in consultation with specified partner organizations; Facilitate establishment of support groups for AGYW social support; Document and report on activities conducted; Formulating budgets for AGYW / YWSS economic strengthening projects and participate in related trainings; Compiling weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as well as monthly statistics for community programs; Identify and train (Young Sisters) YS in consultation with specified partner organizations and PrEP Champions; Oversee the day to day operations of AGYW hubs for effective project implementation; Rolling out the YWSS programs in the District and offering support supervision to YWSS groups and ensuring the quality of care remains high for AGYW who have opted for the model; Liaise with primary counsellor and YS for effective implementation of the mobile clinic model for AGYW / YWSS; Build capacity of YS to create demand for AGYW / YWSS friendly services through training and mentorship; Participate in budget and work planning for activities funded within the funding cycle; Participate in stakeholder meetings occurring within and outside the district   Qualifications, experience, and key competencies required First degree in degree in social/behavioral sciences or related discipline; 1+ years relevant working experience working with communities and multiple stakeholders in HIV and health programming; Excellent Computer skills, excel and knowledge of HIV and AIDS indicators and good understanding of the M&E systems used by Ministry of Health and Child Care; Must be youth-friendly; Possess skills in training & results based reporting; Competent in stakeholder engagement, multi-level oral & written communication; Social media savvy- can use various platforms to mobilize, sensitize and build networks; Experience working with young people is an added advantage; Fluent in English, Ndebele and Shona a must; Female candidates are encouraged to apply.   To apply Interested candidates should submit their application letter and detailed CV, clearly stating the position being applied for in the subject section of the email to: admin@pzat.org by close of business on Friday 10 July 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Position: Finance Intern Location: Harare Deadline: 14 July 2020 Pangaea Zimbabwe AIDS Trust (PZAT) is an independent Zimbabwean entity registered as a local Trust in August of 2012 (MA/909/2012). PZAT strives to transform the lives of people living with and affected by HIV by working to ensure their access to comprehensive HIV and sexual health services delivered in safe and supportive environments. PZAT has led and engaged in several programmatic and research activities focused on key affected populations in partnership with the MOHCC and academic, local and multi-national partners. Job summary The finance intern will join the PZAT team and be responsible for assisting in ensuring that all financial policies and procedures are adhered to in line with donor regulation and Zimbabwean laws and Regulations. Duration October 2020 to September 2021 Key Duties and Responsibilities Assisting in the compilation and orderly filing of payment vouchers and necessary supporting documents, Assisting in processing of  payments, Assisting in posting of transactions into Pastel Accounting Package, Assist in donor monthly financial reporting,  Supporting the costing of programme activities and the drafting of office and programme budgets, Ensuring good administration and procurement procedures and compliance with Financial and Administrative policies and procedures, Tracking of income received from donors, Assisting in processing of payroll for local staff according to Zimbabwean Labour Laws, Maintaining an inventory of assets and supplies, Assisting in audit preparation Qualifications, experience, and key competencies required A University Degree in finance, Accounting or other business related field, studying towards a professional qualification will be an added advantage, Minimum 2 years’ post graduate experience in finance/accounting in a reputable organization, Clean class 4 driver’s license, Working experience with NGO is an asset, Proven experience working with Pastel accounting system and Belina payroll, Knowledge of Zimbabwean tax laws To apply Interested candidates should submit their application letter and detailed CV, clearly stating the position being applied for in the subject section of the email to: admin@pzat.org,   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Position: Communications Intern Location: Harare Deadline: 14 July 2020 Pangaea Zimbabwe AIDS Trust (PZAT) is an independent Zimbabwean entity registered as a local Trust in August of 2012 (MA/909/2012). PZAT strives to transform the lives of people living with and affected by HIV by working to ensure their access to comprehensive HIV and sexual health services delivered in safe and supportive environments. PZAT has led and engaged in several programmatic and research activities focused on key affected populations in partnership with the MOHCC and academic, local and multi-national partners. Job summary The Communications Intern will join the PZAT team and be responsible for assisting in written communications and updating all of our Social Media platforms. Duration August 2020 to July 2021 Key Duties and Responsibilities Support in the development of communications materials and multimedia products that are attractive, consistent, well written, and propel interest;  Supporting in the development and design of digital content for social media; web, and print materials; Utilizing online metrics tools (such as Google Analytics) to report on statistics for websites, social media sites, management of social platforms such as Facebook, Twitter; You Tube;  Assist in developing and designing visibility materials such as flyers and brochures for different project; This internship is designed to be both educational and practical; The ideal candidate is a media and digital enthusiast, with exceptional writing and design skills, a strong interest and demonstrated curiosity and/or experience in inclusive development; Firm grasp of social media tools and platforms including Website updating and development, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube;  High level of computer literacy and ability to learn new technology quickly; Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, In Design and Photoshop highly desired; Knowledge on website content management is a plus; Exceptional writing; Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines. Qualifications, experience, and key competencies required A University Degree in Communication, Journalism and Media Studies, Mass Communication; Public Relations; or any other related field; Clean class 4 driver’s license will be an added advantage. To apply Interested candidates should submit their application letter and detailed CV, clearly stating the position being applied for in the subject section of the email to: admin@pzat.org,   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Position: Strategic Information Officer x1 Location: Harare Deadline: 14 July 2020   Pangaea Zimbabwe AIDS Trust (PZAT) is an independent Zimbabwean entity registered as a local Trust in August of 2012 (MA/909/2012). PZAT strives to transform the lives of people living with and affected by HIV by working to ensure their access to comprehensive HIV and sexual health services delivered in safe and supportive environments. PZAT as a partner in the ZimPAAC consortium has been working with the MOHCC to improve access to HIV prevention, care and treatment services for key and priority population groups in Zimbabwe and is expanding current programming to additional Districts in Matebeleland North.   Job summary The Strategic Information Officer will be based in Harare and will report to the Project Lead and Technical Advisor. The incumbent will support the implementation of all Districts SI/M&E activities for HIV programming working together with Project Coordinator and Field Officers   Duration October 2020 to September 2021(contract based and renewable annually)   Key Duties and Responsibilities Assist the program staff in adopting national M&E systems, guidelines, and standard best practices on data quality; Participate in strategic information meetings as required; Support the timely collection of all facility level reports from the district through Field Officers; Produce and share weekly, monthly and quarterly, and annual reports as timeously; Conduct routine data quality assessments at supported facilities to ensure data integrity; Provide timely and accurate data dashboards to the program team to support a data driven approach to resolving district level challenges affecting the program; Support the programs team in drafting work plans; Conduct data quality supportive supervision visits to supported facilities; Conduct skills audits and coordinating training of healthcare workers M&E systems for HIV prevention care and treatment programs; Support the reporting, data analysis and utilization of data at facility level for program improvement.   Qualifications, experience, and key competencies required A quantitative bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, M&E AND a completed program in health sciences/public health/HIV programs, OR; A bachelor’s degree in public health, health sciences, operations research AND a completed program in a quantitative area (M&E, biostatistics);Minimum of three years’ experience and demonstrated practical skills in monitoring HIV prevention, care and treatment programs; Demonstrate working knowledge of quantitative data collection systems in the MoHCC, including familiarity with processes of strengthening district level M&E capacity, and data analysis using Advanced Excel, SAS, SPSS, STATA, Epi-Info, EpiData, or any other data analysis software; Experience working with multiple stakeholders and familiarity with PEPFAR indicators and reporting requirements will be an added advantage.   To apply Interested candidates should submit their application letter and detailed CV, clearly stating the position being applied for in the subject section of the email to: admin@pzat.org by close of business on Tuesday 14 July 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Position: Project Lead x 1 Location: Harare Deadline: 14 July 2020 Pangaea Zimbabwe AIDS Trust (PZAT) is an independent Zimbabwean entity registered as a local Trust in August of 2012 (MA/909/2012). PZAT strives to transform the lives of people living with and affected by HIV by working to ensure their access to comprehensive HIV and sexual health services delivered in safe and supportive environments. PZAT as a partner in the ZimPAAC consortium has been working with the MOHCC to improve access to HIV prevention, care and treatment services for key and priority population groups in Zimbabwe and is expanding current programming to additional Districts in Matebeleland North.   Job summary The Project Lead will be based in Harare and will directly support the Senior Technical Advisor and Country Director in the design, roll-out and day-to-day management and implementation of all Districts’ HIV prevention, care and treatment activities to Key populations (KP) and Adolescents Girls and Young Women (AGYW); providing technical thought leadership, strategic planning and relationship management of key stakeholders.   Duration October 2020 to September 2021(contract based and renewable annually)   Key duties and responsibilities; Working closely with the Project Coordinator, the Project lead will provide overall technical oversight of the Project, including support for the design, implementation, and monitoring/evaluation of HIV prevention, care and treatment program activities addressing the needs of KPs and AGYW; Lead, design and implementation of program activities focused on community awareness, behavior change and economic strengthening as it relates to AGYW and KPs access to quality health care; Ensure program activities are evidence-based, adapted to local context and reflect state-of-the-art knowledge and best practices for provision of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment to KPs and AGYW; Supervise and coordinate activities of technical staff at Head Office and serve as a technical advisor to field level counterparts; Establish and facilitate close working ties with community district health offices, and other key partners focused on HIV and health service integration and support of KPs and AGYW services; Document program activities and results and contribute to technical deliverables generated by the project required by funder; Represent the Project at national, regional, and international “knowledge sharing” forums; participate in national technical working groups and collaborate with other technical partners.   Qualifications, experience, and key competencies required A degree in Medicine from a recognized institution; A post-graduate qualification in Public Health, epidemiology or a related field, with specific emphasis on community-level health promotion and/or education is a distinct advantage; Minimum three years’ experience in designing, implementing and monitoring large-scale HIV prevention, care, treatment and support programs; Prior experience in building capacity for key populations and health care providers in improving health through the use of participatory methodologies for planning and implementing local-level activities; A proven Key populations thought leader, technical Influencer, team and relationship builder, demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based and structural HIV prevention care and support interventions for key populations and linkage to services, and approaches to economic strengthening of AGYW; Excellent interpersonal, training, facilitation, team building and problem solving skills. Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV prevention, care, and treatment of KPs and AGYW; Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain professional relationships and to work collaboratively with government counterparts and civil society organizations; Excellent written and oral communication skills, knowledge of local languages required; Demonstrated familiarity with the Zimbabwe health system at all levels, with a unique understanding of decentralized (district, community, and site-level) program management, service delivery, and demand creation structures; Willing to travel to project sites in Zimbabwe (up to 25% of the time).   To apply Interested candidates should submit their application letter and detailed CV, clearly stating the position being applied for in the subject section of the email to: admin@pzat.org by close of business on Friday 14 July 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Wild4Life program, housed within the administrative infrastructure of Pangaea Zimbabwe AIDS Trust focuses on building capacity for health facilities and communities to improve health outcomes among rural populations through integrated mentorship targeting multidisciplinary facility teams, community health workers and health centre committees, integrated outreaches in hard to reach areas, implementation of differentiated service delivery models and application of continuous quality improvement tools and techniques. Job summary The Program Support Officer will be based in Binga and will report to the Program Manager. The incumbent will support the Community Support Officer in coordinating VHWs activities and children support groups. Duration August 2020 to July 2021(contract based and renewable annually) Key Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for logistical support to the program; Administering facility check list ascertaining and mobilizing resources for repair; Taking a lead in facility renovations/maintenance/support; Administer and analyze client satisfaction survey tools; Compilation of activity reports by bringing together all activity reports for the month; Co-ordinate procurement procedures in conjunction with the Finance Officer gathering quotation and doing bid comparisons; Coordinate the production of IEC materials and distribution to the facilities; Offer support to the M& E officer by collecting and verifying reports before they are uploaded into the data base; Support the Community Support Officer in coordinating VHWs activities and children support groups; Procurement and distribution of food hamper to VHWs on a quarterly basis; Coordinate logistics for all trainings to be conducted gathering quotations and making sure all logistics are in place before the training is held; Liaise with program officers for the logistical support needed for program implementation; Attend to stakeholder meetings e.g. DAC, RDDC; Any other duties as assigned by the Program Manager/Director. Qualifications, experience and key competences required A minimum Degree in Public Health, Social sciences or equivalent;  A Nursing Diploma or Community Nursing Diploma is an added advantage; Excellent Computer skills, excel and knowledge of HIV and AIDS indicators;  Excellent interpersonal skills and oral communication and writing skills, including experience in working as part of a team;  A good understanding of the M&E systems used by Ministry of Health and Child Care;  Working experience in an NGO sector is a prerequisite;  A clean class 4 driver’s license.   Please send in your application and CV no later than 17:00hrs on the 14 July 2020 to admin@pzat.org.