Program Manager X1 – ceshhar

Job Description

Role Overview

ceshhar seeks a Program Manager in Harare to handle operational, strategic, and financial tasks for the research portfolio managed by the Deputy Executive Director. This position involves overseeing implementation research studies covering HIV prevention, treatment, and integrated sexual and reproductive health services. The appointee will supervise multi-million dollar donor budgets, direct multidisciplinary field and data personnel, maintain regulatory adherence, and help secure future funding by leading grant proposals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of research implementation to guarantee protocol adherence and timely execution.
• Establish work plans and tracking tools for participant enrollment, data collection, and intervention milestones.
• Directly oversee field teams, study coordinators, and related personnel across multiple locations.
• Manage procurement and distribution for study commodities and materials.
• Identify and evaluate new funding opportunities from international research donors.
• Direct grant proposal assembly, manage timelines, and draft operational sections including management plans and human subjects protections.
• Build multi-year grant budgets ensuring full cost recovery and strategic alignment.
• Act as the primary contact for donor administrative matters and submit technical progress reports.
• Oversee contracts, budgets, and scopes of work for external consultants and partners.
• Manage protocol submissions, renewals, and amendments with local and international Institutional Review Boards.
• Enforce quality control standards for data integrity, participant safety, and Good Clinical Practice.
• Collaborate with data teams to monitor schedules and prepare datasets.
• Contribute to abstracts, manuscripts, and conference presentations.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders, policy makers, and community boards.
• Provide mentorship and supervision to junior personnel.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Global Health, Health Administration, or a closely related scientific or management discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of progressive experience directing complex public health or clinical research programs, with implementation science experience preferred.
• Demonstrated capability in independently driving proposal development and securing peer-reviewed grants.
• Direct background managing grants from large international donors or philanthropic foundations.
• Technical familiarity with HIV and Sexual and Reproductive Health methodologies.
• Proven capacity in leading and mentoring diverse, multidisciplinary personnel.
• Advanced financial skills for multi-year budget administration and compliance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of human subjects research regulations, IRB procedures, and GCP principles.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and an application cover letter addressed to Human Resources via email. Clearly indicate the position and duty station in the subject line.

Send your application to vacancies@ceshhar.co.zw.

Closing date: 20 November 2026.