Partnership Coordinator

Job description

JOB ADVERT

The Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CCR) in collaboration with the International Cardiac Alliance (ICA) is partnering with the National Heart Hospital (NHH) to support Zambian-led, sustainable initiatives that scale up access to high-quality surgery and treatment for Zambian patients living with Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). This will be accomplished by adapting strategies and approaches that the ICA has used successfully elsewhere to the unique context of Zambia, with a particular focus on addressing gaps that are not being fully met by other entities and that negatively impact access to care.

The overall objective is to strengthen the network of partners collaborating with the NHH; supporting the implementation of a new platform for patient data management; and addressing the day-to-day barriers to access that Zambian patients and their families face when seeking cardiac treatment.

The Centre for Cardiovascular Research has a vacancy for an experienced and suitably qualified Zambian to take up the following position:-

1.0 POSITION: Partnership Coordinator

Duration: 1 Year

Location: Lusaka

1.1. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Partnership Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring strong coordination and collaboration between the NHH and visiting international training teams supporting the Centre for Cardiovascular Research work in line with established policies, principles, and operating practices of the CCR and its partners as well as other standard practices. The job holder will ensure adherence to procedures and policies that meet donor rules and regulations.

1.2. SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Ensure proper credentialing and pre-approval of international visitors with the Health Professions Council of Zambia and the Nurses and Midwifery Council of Zambia

• Support the planning, coordination, documentation and communication, all aimed at ensuring CCR activities are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards

• Manage all supplies and consumables donated by training teams, including customs clearance and inventory management

• Facilitate regular coordination calls

• Oversee in-country travel logistics for training teams, including lodging, food, and transportation, as well as providing pre-arrival orientation to visiting team members

• In close coordination with the NHH M&E Unit, ensure all relevant data on patients operated during training visits is properly and fully recorded, including 30-day outcome data, is shared back with relevant international partners

• Prepare timely and quality reports in line with CCR’s M&E reporting cycle

• In partnership with NHH, address logistical and psychosocial barriers that impede specific patients and families from accessing surgery and related cardiac care

1.3. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate with minimum five O level credits including English and Mathematics

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Demography, Library and Information Science or related field.

• Experience translating data into information and developing data products (e.g., presentations, briefs, bullets) designed to inform decision-making

• Experience working with health data, or other public health intelligence, is desirable

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience working in the Zambian public health and/or NGO sector

• Demonstrated ability to work in a self-directed manner with little direct day-to-day supervision, as well as collaboratively across organizations

• Basic experience with program and financial management, including competence in using word-processing, spreadsheet, and cloud-based collaboration tools

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Informatics or related field will be an added advantage

1.4. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILL

• Demonstrable experience in leading and working within teams and networks

• Demonstrable experience in building capacity of partners and staff

• Experience of managing partnership relationships

• Understanding of different donor requirements and ways of working

• Knowledge and demonstrable experience working with MS Office package software applications; and

• Good organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

1.5. OTHER REQUISITE COMPETENCES

• Generation of high-quality reports

• Ability to overcome resistance to change by involving others, listening and building commitment

• Expresses ideas clearly and concisely; disseminates information about decisions and plans

• Acts in accordance with stated values; follows through on promises; uses ethical considerations to guide decisions and actions

1.6. APPLICATION

To apply, please send a cover letter and Curriculum Vitae highlighting how you match the criteria in the Job Description to the following email address:- icvhrzm@gmail.com

Closing date for receipt of applications is 28th September 2025 at 17:00 hours.

The CCR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Please Note: While all applications are valued, only short listed and finalist candidates will be responded to.