Introduction

R4H (formerly known as Riders for Health) is an NGO working to improve healthcare delivery in Africa. R4H has been working with Ministry of Health and Population in establishing a well-coordinated, reliable national Sample Transport mechanism. Since 2011, R4H has been working in healthcare logistics, transporting clinical samples and results, undertaking healthcare waste management, and road safety training.

R4H seeks to fill the following open positions of Programme Assistant Officer-Route Optimisation (1), to support the upward trajectory of the organization.

Title: Program Assistant Officer-Route Optimisation (1)

Location: Mzuzu, Malawi

Reports To: Program Officer-Route Optimisation

Direct Reports : None

Purpose of the position

Programme Assistant Officer-Route Optimisation will provide support in the effective and efficient implementation of the Sample Transportation Optimization system at the district level through linking Sample Transport Couriers, district and health facility staff as well as coordinating Sample Transport activities within the districts they manage

Required Education and Experience:

• Diploma in Social Science, Statistics, Development Studies, Public Health or related field from recognised and accredited institution.
  Those with bachelor’s degree will have an added advantage.
• 2 years’ practical experience in health-related field in a busy organisation preferably with NGOs
• Practical experience in using computerized information data packages will be an added advantage including USSD packages
• Strong facilitation and mentorship/coaching skills
• Excellent communications and negotiation skills
• Self-starter, effective team player and demonstrated verifiable result-oriented track record

The detailed Job Description for the above listed position can be downloaded at: https://bit.ly/r4hmwpao

Please send a covering letter and CV with copies of your certificates as one document to: recruitment@r4hmw.org

Closing Date: Friday, 22nd November, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

R4H is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age or disability. R4H does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, deployment)