WHO WE ARE

Planned Parenthood Association of Zambia (PPAZ) is a non-governmental organisation which has existed since 1972 as a voluntary, not-for-profit and non-political organisation advancing the cause of sexual and reproductive health in Zambia. It is a Member Association of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF).

Our Vision

Our vision is realisation of a society in which all people in Zambia enjoy equal sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and have access to quality and affordable SRH information and services.

Our Mission

Our mission is to advocate for sexual and reproductive health rights of women, men and young people, especially the vulnerable, and to empower them to make free and informed reproductive health choices. We dedicate ourselves to the provision of high quality and sustainable youth-focused sexual and reproductive health services.

ABOUT THE PROJECT RECRUITING

Women’s Integrated Sexual Health (WISH 2) project is one of three components of the overarching WISH Dividend programme that is being procured by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). This programme is central to delivering the UK’s priorities on empowering women and girls as set out in the International Development Strategy, the UK’s strategic approach to sub-Saharan Africa and the International Women and Girls Strategy.

PPAZ being a member of IPPF will be implementing the WISH2 project locally. PPAZ seeks to recruit eight (8) Regional Coordinators who will be based in Luapula, Muchinga, Southern Eastern, Central, Copperbelt, and Western Provinces.

Job Summary

The Regional Coordinators will oversee the implementation of the WISH 2 project in targeted provinces, ensuring alignment with national health guidelines and smooth execution across provincial, district, and facility levels. The Regional Coordinators will be based in the field and will be responsible for day-to-day management of the field office and overall management, supervision and monitoring of the FP/SRH aspects of the project for WISH2 Project. The Regional Coordinators will be reporting to the Quality Assurance and Inclusive Advisor (QA&IA).

Key Responsibilities

 Program Management

·        Execute annual workplans, budgets, and activity schedules.

·        Align project with Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines.

·        Identify and resolve implementation challenges.

Key Responsibilities

 Program Management

·        Execute annual workplans, budgets, and activity schedules.

·        Align project with Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines.

·        Identify and resolve implementation challenges.

Planning and implementation of project activities

·        Prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly work plans, conduct monthly meetings with partner NGOs and ensure timely monthly reporting from the field.

·        Ensure timely preparation and implementation of planned activities.

·        Work closely with the partner NGOs in each district to ensure their timely planning, implementation, recording and reporting of project activities.

Coordination

·        Collaborate with government ministries, health facilities, and community stakeholders.

·        Organize meetings, workshops, and facilitate partner collaboration.

·        Facilitate community defined quality workshops and meetings for health staff and Community Based Distributors/Youth Group Members, and ensure youth friendly services are provided at each targeted health facility.

·         Facilitate youth defined quality service workshops.

·        Strengthen and support the FP/RH coordination activities in all targeted districts.

Technical Support

·        Guide service providers on family planning, GBV response, SRH and youth friendly services.

·        Support outreach planning and local adaptation of interventions.

Capacity Building

·        Identify training needs for health workers and volunteers.

·        Lead training and mentorship initiatives.

Monitoring & Evaluation

·        Ensure accurate data collection and reporting.

·        Maintain data quality and contribute to project reports.

Partnership Development

·        Build relationships with government and civil society stakeholders.

·        Identify new collaboration opportunities.

Communication

·        Share updates and manage stakeholder communications.

·        Respond to information requests and resolve issues.

Required Qualifications & Skills

 Education

·        Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery, Clinical Medicine, Public Health, or related fields.

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or Clinical Sciences will be added advantage.

Experience

·        Minimum 5 years in program management, preferably at district/provincial level.

Technical Expertise

·        Strong knowledge of SRH issues (family planning, maternal health, HIV/AIDS). Core Skills

·        Program coordination, leadership, communication, and problem-solving.

·        Fluency in English and a local language.

Desirable Attributes

·        Experience with donor-funded projects and reporting.

·        Strong networking and partnership-building skills.

·        Data analysis for program improvement.

·        Strategic thinking, adaptability, and results orientation.

PPAZ is equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted