Malaria SBC Provincial Coordinator at Pro-Femmes / Twese Hamwe

Terms of Reference (ToRs) for Malaria Provincial Coordinator for the Implementation of Malaria SBC Strategic Interventions by Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe

Background

Pro-Femmes /Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at the advancement of women’s status, peace, and development. It was established in October 1992 and currently represents 52 member organizations within the country. The mission of Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe is to eradicate all forms of discrimination towards women, to promote their socio-economic political, and legal status, and to enhance the institutional and organizational capacities of its member organizations through the promotion of sustainable human development approach based on gender equality and a culture of peace, justice and human rights.

To achieve her mission of promoting the socio-economic status of women and the entire family, PFTH secured funding from the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) /Single Project Implementation Unit (SPIU Malaria & Other Parasitic Diseases Division) to implement SBC National Extended Malaria Strategic Plan 2020-2027-. The goal of the SBC project is to ensure that at least 85% of the population at risk adopts accurate and consistent practices and behaviors related to malaria control interventions. The project is implemented in the Northern Province. It is in this regard that PFTH wishes to recruit a well-qualified and experienced person for the position of "Malaria SBC Provincial Coordinator/' to support the implementation of the Malaria project activities at district and community levels in the Northern Province.

Title: Malaria SBC Provincial Coordinator (1 position)

Reports to: Director of Programs

Workstation: Northern Province, Rwanda

Duration of Contract: One (1) Year renewable depending on availability of funds

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant fields (Public Health, Health Education, Health Care, and Hospital Management, or any Public Health related studies) with a Nursing background as a plus.

• Managerial and leadership skills;
• Strategic thinking with problem solving skills
• Team working and organization skills in public health related domains
• Working experience of at least 4 years in Rwanda Health System including working with Health Facilities and Community Health Workers.
• Demonstrated abilities or experience in working with Local Leaders and CSOs would be an added value.
• Good planning, organizing and public health communication skills
• Excellent analytical and advocacy skills is desirable
• Experience in providing administrative leadership and support to work teams
• Fluency and writing skills in English and Kinyarwanda are required for reporting purpose, knowledge of French is an added advantage.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, or similar software

Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of PFTH Director of Programs, the Provincial Coordinator will be responsible of the following:

• Follow-up closely on the Implementation of the Annual WP with regard to Malaria SBC interventions
• Coordinate the process and provide needed expertise and technical support for the elaboration of budget plan, operational plan and Results Framework related Malaria SBC interventions
• Ensure the Coordination of Malaria SBC Activities (Prevention, Vector Control and Case Management SBC-related activities) implementation at Provincial, District and Community Level.
• Collaborate with PFTH Leadership and RBC/Malaria Program to ensure Local Leaders, Health Facilities and Communities are fully engaged in Malaria Control
• Organize meetings with Local Leaders, Health Facilities Leaders, CHWs and other relevant stakeholders to improve awareness and implementation of Malaria SBCC Strategies at all levels
• Coordinate and Supervise Malaria Zonal Coordinators in the catchment areas
• Represent PFTH on daily basis in the province and districts of deployment
• Coordinate Monitoring and Evaluation of Malaria SBC implementation activities in collaboration with the M&E Officer.
• Collaborate with the PFTH Malaria SBC Project Manager /Director of Programs to design and implement innovative malaria control interventions at all levels
• Compile and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports from zone Coordinators to prepare Program Review Meetings
• Prepare and submit on quarterly/annual basis the Malaria SBCC technical report to PFTH Director of Programs
• Ensure close follow up of implementation of recommendations.
• Participate in monthly and quarterly evaluation of Health Facilities and Community Health Workers.
• Review Zone coordinators’ reports and elaborate feedback and ensure that formulated recommendations are implemented;
• Prepare and submit timely and quality activity reports, including field notes and success stories, to effectively capture lessons learnt on the ground from the project
• Document best practices or most significant success stories of the project activities
• Carry out other tasks to support the project efforts as assigned
• Provide administrative support as needed

Job application

Interested candidates should send their application enclosed with a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, academic documents, and other certificates to the Chairperson of PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE and deliver in hard copy to Pro-Femmes / Twese Hamwe’s office located next to Gahanga Sector Offices, Kicukiro district, City of Kigali by 4:30 pm, not later than Wednesday, 2^nd October 2024.

N.B:

1. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test. 
2. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Kigali, 20^th September 2024.

Emma Marie BUGINGO

Executive Director