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Tropical Health & Education Trust (THET)

The Finance and Administrative Officer will provide operational,
administrative and project implementation support across all projects
implemented by THET in Zambia. These include the Health Technology Management
Improvement Project and Volunteer Placement Pilot. Finance and Administrative
Officer will provide a variety of administrative, coordination and logistical
support for all projects across THET Zambia.

About THET

One billion people in the world do not have access to a qualified health
worker. THET has a vision of a world where everyone everywhere has access to
quality healthcare. We achieve this by training, educating and supporting
health workers in Africa and Asia, working in partnership with organisations
and volunteers from across the UK. Founded in 1988 by Professor Sir Eldryd
Parry, THET is the only UK charity with this focus.

For thirty years, THET has developed health worker education through
partnerships with the British government, overseas Ministries of Health and
global bodies such as the World Health Organization. Partnering with over 130
NHS Trusts, Royal Colleges and academic institutions.
THET has managed over 300 grants in their 30 years, and is implementing
projects through its offices in six countries Ethiopia, Myanmar, Tanzania,
Somalia and Somaliland, Uganda and Zambia. In the last ten years alone we have
trained over 100,000 health workers.
THET has been working in Zambia since 2009, focusing on a number of its most
urgent health needs via quality improvement, and strengthening the medical
education available to health care professionals, including working in
collaboration with the Ministry of Health to develop Masters of Medicine
programmes in Anaesthesia, Pathology and Psychiatry, as well as developing the
first pre-service training programme for medical equipment maintenance
professionals, and the first BSc and MSc in Human Nutrition available in
Zambia.

Main duties and responsibilities

Administrative Support

> Provide administrate and logistical support for the office including making travel arrangements
> Ensure proper maintenance of filing system for all finance documentation, personnel files and procurement records and documents.
> Schedule regular and ad hoc staff meetings on a regular basis
> Take and disseminate notes and minutes during staff meeting and other relevant meetings
> Organization of meetings and workshops, accommodation and conference facilities as appropriate
> Support the development of internal financial reports and ensure timely sharing of information with THET London
> Arrange staff travel, transport, and prepare relevant documentation for staff including volunteers

Finance

> Manage all cash receipts and petty cash and ensure these are filed and stored securely
> Reconcile financial expenditures and submit them for authorization and payment
> Support external audit processes
> Process staff working advances (travel) and expense retirements
> Maintenance of internal expenditure control system with regard to office related expenses
> Support procurement in line with THET policies

General Support

> Contribute to the development of internal policies and strategies and annual and periodic work plans and reports.
> Support the immigration process for foreign visitors including, but not limited to arrangements for visas and work permits by contacting the appropriate immigration authorities and embassies and ensure appropriate supporting documents are in place
> Support the development of project reports for donors
> Coordinate and disseminate all internal and external communications materials, including publicity and background documents and coordinate appropriate mailings or distribution
> Support the arrangements for programme meetings and travel arrangements
Undertake any other duties and tasks appropriate to the role and level of the
position as directed by the CD

Qualifications

> A diploma in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or recognised equivalent Degree in Accounting, Finance or business Administration is an advantage
> At least 4 years of proven experience in administrative work, financial management and reporting, as well as data entry
> Experience in donor reporting
> Experience in working for an international NGO
> Experience with global health work would be desirable
> Knowledge of NGO landscape in Zambia
> Knowledge of health system in Zambia
> Knowledge of financial management, administration good practice

Skills

> Computer literate with extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook, etc.)
> Excellent communication skills (oral and written English)
> Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork
> Proven analytical, numerical and mature problem-solving skills.
> Ability to adapt easily to changing needs and patterns of work.

Values

> Strong commitment to THET’s cause and values
> Highly motivated self-starter.
> Flexible and adaptable.
> Intercultural sensitivity and awareness
> Applicant must have the existing right to reside and work in Zambia

To Apply for this job, send your CV and Cover letter to jobs@thet.org*> on
or before 5th October 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated
to.

THET is an equal opportunity employer and any form of canvassing will lead to
automatic disqualification.



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