MERLA & Admin Support Officer – Mental Health

Overview

We are recruiting!

Our client in Lusaka, is looking for a MERLA & Admin Support Officer – Mental Health to join their team for a job vacancy within the healthcare industry.

To apply or for more information follow the link below.

MERLA & Admin Support Officer – Mental Health           

DESIGNATION

The position is a MERLA & Admin Support Officer. The MERLA & Admin Support Officer will be responsible for supporting the Mental Health Programme in the development, implementation and coordination of research and admin activities and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

MERLA Support

Assist the MERLA Officer in the development of tools, collection of data, analysis, and production of reports for dissemination and possible publication.
Assist in monitoring the scientific integrity of data and protect the rights, safety, and well-being of participants enrolled in the project and report any observed irregularity or concern to the Project Lead.
Assist in transcribing audio recordings and translating documents from English to Nyanja and Bemba
Assist to develop and maintain project databases and ensure up-to-date storage and maintenance of data.

Admin Support

Coordinate and support with needed logistics (venue, materials etc) in implementing the pilot and Randomized Controlled Trial Exercise, community focus group discussions, surveys, key informant interviews etc.
Support the administrative strengthening of the monitoring and evaluation (data entry, filing, basic research).
Preparation of Draft Official Letters and tracking incoming and outgoing letters between the organisation and partners
Coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for staff and management.
Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute meeting materials.
Support with tracking and follow-up of financial retirements and budget requests.
Arrange logistical support for field support visits, training, and workshops
Supporting procurement and distribution of supplies between the organisation and partners
Any other hands-on tasks assigned.

Organisation

Demonstrate integrity by modelling the organisation’s values and ethical standards.
Promote the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the organisation.
As one of the organisation’s staff members, play a part in supporting the organisation’s and culture’s development, and work closely with the Project Lead.
Work on some of the cross-cutting elements of office life, (e.g. taking on a champion role).

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in M&E, social sciences, psychology, public health, and public administration.
At least three (3) years of working experience in MERLA and Administration in a government or NGO capacity
Good reputation in supporting teams.
Proven ICT skills especially in MIS software and proficiency in MS Office tools. Knowledge of visual software such as Canva is an added advantage.
Experience in basic administration, monitoring, evaluation and research.
Willingness to support across a wide range of activities related to finance, logistics, procurement, project implementation and monitoring.
Plans, coordinates and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines.
Establishes, builds, and maintains effective working relationships with staff to facilitate the wider team and project goals.
Ability to speak and communicate in Nyanja and Bemba
Good understanding of M&E and Administrative tasks and willingness to learn new things.
Good standard of written and spoken English.

ATTRIBUTES AND MOTIVATIONS

Highly motivated.
Task-oriented
Reliable and able to work independently with supervision.
Commitment to social change and the organisation’s values and principles.
Enthusiastic, positive, determined, and flexible team player.
Highly developed communication skills with demonstrated cultural sensitivity.
Able and willing to travel within the country.