Job Description
REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
PROVINCIAL HEALTH OFFICE
WESTERN PROVINCE
Employment Opportunities
Provincial Health Office, Western Province in conjunction with U.S Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been implementing programs to improve the management of TB, STIs and HIV/AIDS care services in the Province since 2006. To further strengthen the programs, WPHO is inviting applications from interested persons who meet the minimum requirements to fill the following vacant positions on contract basis subject to performance:
JOB TITLE: FINANCE OFFICER
LOCATION: Lukulu and Mitete Zone
JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate the TB/HIV activities in the District to ensure efficient and effective implementation of the program at hospital and facility level, and ensure prudent management of financial resources allocated for the implementation of the activities
Reports to: District Health Director
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES (MAIN DUTIES)
Participates and provide input during the Annual Planning
Monitors timely implementation of activities at district level in line with budget guidance from Provincial Health Office
Supervises district program officers and technical staff to ensure timely submission of program activity reports to PHO
Facilitates servicing of CDC motorized transport (motor vehicles and motor bikes) in line with the maintenance schedule
Responsible for receipt and disposal of all supplies, incentives, fixed assets and accessories to the planned beneficiary sites.
Facilitates disbursement of funds in readiness for timely implementation of activities by Program Officers
Maintains and updates memorandum Income and Expenditure Ledger for CoAg funds
Prepares financial request, financial reports and documents
Prepares Financial and Activity reports for the activities executed.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS
Full grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent
Must be between 21 and 45 years
Degree in Business Administration and Accounting or its equivalent
Three (3) years relevant experience
Able to write comprehensive reports
Able to communicate effectively in English
Other Skills/Attributes:
Computer literacy and trust worthiness.
Method of Application
Interested candidates meeting the above stated qualifications and attributes are required to submit their applications with the following documents: Curriculum Vitae with Three (3) traceable Referees, NRC, Academic and Professional Qualifications, Full Registration and Practicing license with relevant Professional Bodies were applicable to the address below by 17:OOhrs . Applicants should provide valid phone numbers for easy communication. Applications should be clearly marked on the envelope with the position being applied for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Address applications to: The Provincial Health Director Provincial Health Office Independence Road
P.O.Box 910022 MONGU