Job Description
Established in 1987, Population Services Zimbabwe (PSZ) an affiliate of Marie Stopes International Reproductive Choices
(MSI), is one of the largest organisations in Zimbabwe focusing on providing quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH)/
family planning services. In its service provision, PSZ compliments the Ministry of Health and Child Care and collaborates with
other stakeholders to provide modern and affordable products and services through various service delivery channels which
include
1. ROVING MENTORS
Location: Masvingo (X1), Manicaland (X1) Contract: Fixed Term Contract
The Role
As part of the PSZ Programs department mandate to deliver high quality and high impact services across various delivery
channels, the key functions of this role are to manage stakeholder relations and provide support to the partners within the Public
Sector Support (PSS) Channel.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key responsibilities
The incumbent will be responsible for the following among other duties:
• Overall coordination of the PSS program of Population Services Zimbabwe in the region.
• Provide monthly supervision and supportive visits to District hospitals and clinics in the programme.
• Liaise with MoH&CC and ZNFPC and other important stakeholders in the provision of family planning services and other
reproductive health services in the region.
• Conducting and facilitating clinical audits in the Region.
• Training Partners on Sexual Reproductive Health issues and family planning services.
• Work in close collaboration with the DHE to build government capacity, strengthen supply chains and procure family
planning & other medical products to improve the quality of reproductive health, and other primary health care
components.
• Coordinate PSS meetings in the Region.
• Coordinate with the marketing and communication department for all marketing and mobilization needs.
• Supervising, coordinating and ensuring a cost-effective and financially sound health programme through grant and fund
management, managing budgets and outputs to produce tangible results.
• Facilitating the designing and formulation of assessment and monitoring tools for the PSS channel in the Region.
Essentials
• Experience of development and delivery of supervisor skills both individually and others.
• Passionate about client services and delivering professional support to clients
• Strong time management, organisation and prioritisation skills and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to work remotely, work across a geographical area covering numerous locations and independently and on own
initiative.
• Resilient, Adaptable and Flexible.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively across a broad spectrum of
managers with varying levels of capability.
Qualifications and Experience
About You
To succeed in this role, you must have:
• Diploma in General Nursing/Degree in Nursing or a Clinical Services Diploma
• Diploma in Community Nursing.
• Diploma in Midwifery
• Family Planning Certificate, LARCs training and experience, Current Practicing Certificate from the Nurses Council of
Zimbabwe is a requirement
• A master’s degree in Public Health or related discipline is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ working experience of which 2 years must be in a supervisory role.
• Experience working in the public health sector will be a distinct advantage.
• Must be computer literate and have excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Clean class 4 driver’s licence, Class 3 will be an added advantage
How to Apply
Applications
Applications, should quote job applied and location for – for example “Roving Mentors (Manicaland)” - in the email subject
field, and should include a cover letter and a curriculum vitae with three (3) referees. Closing Date 16 May 2025 at 1630HRS.
Send applications to:
recruitment@pszim.com
This application is open only to candidates who are Zimbabwean nationals or external residents with work permits.
Only shortlisted applicants being considered for interview will be contacted.
PSZ is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Our selection process reflects our
commitment to the protection of vulnerable persons and safeguarding employees and communities from sexual
harassment, exploitation and abuse. PSZ does not solicit for payments in any form at any stage of the recruitment
process.
The successful candidate will undergo relevant background checks and will be required to commit in writing to comply with the
MSI safeguarding guidelines
