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CeSHHAR ZimbabweProgram Manager X1, Harare
CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is hiring a Program Manager to join the research portfolio overseen by the Deputy Executive Director (Science) in Harare. CeSHHAR focuses on population health…
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CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is hiring a Program Manager to join the research portfolio overseen by the Deputy Executive Director (Science) in Harare. CeSHHAR focuses on population health programming and research, specializing in HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health. The organization collaborates closely with national ministries, international academic institutions, and a diverse group of global funders to evaluate novel health interventions. This position acts as the operational lead for the research team,…
Job Description
CeSHHAR Zimbabwe is hiring a Program Manager to join the research portfolio overseen by the Deputy Executive Director (Science) in Harare. CeSHHAR focuses on population health programming and research, specializing in HIV/AIDS and sexual and reproductive health. The organization collaborates closely with national ministries, international academic institutions, and a diverse group of global funders to evaluate novel health interventions.
This position acts as the operational lead for the research team, connecting high-level scientific goals with day-to-day study execution. The role involves overseeing multi-million dollar donor budgets, guiding multidisciplinary data and field personnel, maintaining regulatory standards, and supporting long-term sustainability by participating in new grant applications. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in public health program management, strong financial oversight capabilities, and a background in HIV or sexual and reproductive health research methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations for implementation research studies to ensure adherence to protocols and schedules
- Create and maintain standard operating procedures, work plans, and progress tracking dashboards
- Supervise study coordinators, field teams, and research personnel across various locations
- Coordinate procurement and distribution of study commodities and research supplies
- Identify and evaluate funding opportunities from international research donors
- Lead proposal planning, assemble application timelines, and collaborate with co-investigators
- Draft core institutional proposal sections such as operational capacity statements and management plans
- Build and oversee multi-year grant budgets to guarantee cost recovery and alignment
- Serve as primary technical contact for donor administration and draft progress reports
- Manage contracts, budgets, and scopes of work for external partners and consultants
- Submit and manage research protocols for local and international regulatory and ethics review boards
- Implement quality control procedures to ensure data integrity and compliance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines
- Collaborate with data and biostatistics teams to monitor data entry and resolve queries
- Assist in drafting abstracts, peer-reviewed manuscripts, and conference presentations
- Maintain relationships with stakeholders, policy makers, and community advisory boards
- Supervise and mentor junior research staff, field employees, and data clerks
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, Health Administration, or a related scientific or management field
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive experience managing clinical or public health research programs
- Demonstrated experience independently driving the proposal development lifecycle and co-authoring successful grant applications
- Track record in grant management with large international donors or major global foundations
- Technical expertise in HIV or sexual and reproductive health research methodologies and programming
- Experience leading, managing, and mentoring multidisciplinary project teams
Qualifications
- Prior experience in implementation science
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this job located?
This position is based in Harare.
What education is required for this role?
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, Health Administration, or a closely related scientific or management discipline.
Is the salary specified in the job posting?
No, the salary is not stated in the posting.
How do I apply for the Program Manager position?
Interested candidates should email their CV and an application cover letter addressed to Human Resources to vacancies@ceshhar.co.zw, indicating the position and duty station in the subject line.
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