RE: EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT – POST OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the vacant post of Executive Director as outlined below. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Post: Executive Director
Reports To: Board of Directors
Summary
The Executive Director will take leadership in the coordination and implementation of the Country Family Planning Programme as mandated by the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Act, 1985 (Chapter 15:11). He / She will initiate the development of corporate strategies and implementation plans for Family Planning (FP) and related Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) programmes. He/She will spearhead the sourcing for and ensuring the adequacy of financial, material and human resources required for the effective pursuance and accomplishment of desired organizational goals. The Executive Director will establish and maintain close liaison with the Board, donors and related institutions in promoting family planning objectives and provide guidance to the Council’s top Management Team.
Strategic Planning
- Controls and coordinates the development of long-term plans aimed at popularizing and promoting the provision of adequate and suitable family planning services and facilities in the country.
- Initiates the formulation and implementation of plans for family planning and sexual reproductive health programmes and other community development activities related to primary health care in liaison with other institutions.
- Mobilize the provision of adequate financial and material resources required for the implementation of Council Objectives in consultation with the Council’s management team
Managerial Responsibility
- Attends quarterly Board meetings to present the Council’s operational plans, achievements and constraints
- Conducts weekly consultative meetings with the top Management Team to review and advise on issues pertaining to all operations of Council.
- Reviews and updates corporate plans, policies and procedures on a regular basis
- Holds regular consultative meetings with donors to update them on progress and challenges in the implementation of projects and canvass technical assistance and material support
- Monitors cost control and reviews the Council’s operational budget performance quarterly
- Exercises general authority over the general conduct, performance and discipline of Council employees.
- Conducts annual performance appraisals and provides continual feedback to subordinates for performance improvement.
Essential Specialist Skills or Attributes
- Strong leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Good Communication skills
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical skills
- Interpersonal and teamwork skills
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Medical Degree
- Master’s Degree in Public Health, Strategic Management, Population and Demography, Business Leadership or Business Administration or equivalent
- At least 10 years managing a Public Health Institution at senior management level
- Experience in dealing with stakeholders like government departments, parastatals and financial institutions and both national and international donors
Application letters together with detailed CVs, and copies of academic and professional qualifications certificates addressed to the Chairperson, Zimbabwe National Board of Family Planning to be submitted to the undersigned at vacancies@znfpc.org.zw or hand delivered at Number 1 Swissway, Southerton Harare on or before Friday 29 December 2023.
Please Note. ZNFPC does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process so be wary of fraudsters!!!
CALL FOR PARTNERSHIP :
INVITATIONS are extended to interested production houses and individuals in the television and radio industry to partner with Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC)’s Audio Visual Unit. Housed at the Spilhaus Offices in Harare, the Production House boasts of a State-of-the Art Television and Radio sound proof studio and production space complete with meetings glass room, wireless broadband, a library and graphics section. BELIEVE US!! THE VISIT WILL BE WORTH IT. All those interested may contact the Executive Director on the addresses below.
The Executive Director
Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council
P O Box ST 220
Southerton
HARARE
OR
The Executive Director
Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council
Spilhaus Family Planning Centre
No. 1 Swiss Way/Highfield Road
Southerton
HARARE