SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER , FAMILY AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROGRAMME (FRHP)

EAST, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA HEALTH COMMUNITY ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF SENIOR PROGRAMME OFFICER FAMILY AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROGRAMME (FRHP)

The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) invites applications for the Post of Senior Programme Officer, Family and Reproductive Health Programme from suitably qualified persons who are nationals of member states. The ECSA Member states are Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Seychelles, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The Organization

The East, Central and Southern African Health Community is a regional organization set up in 1974 to promote the highest possible standards of health among member countries. ECSA-HC is mandated to foster among member states cooperation that will lead to the strengthening of health care programmes in the region. The Secretariat implements its activities through specific programmes in Family and Reproductive Health, Food Security and Nutrition, Health Systems and Services Development, HIV/AIDS and Infectious Diseases, Monitoring and Evaluation, Human Resources for Health and Capacity Building and Research, Information and Advocacy.

Broad purpose of the post

To provide technical support to the Family and Reproductive Health Programme. The Senior Programme Officer will report to the Manager of the Family and Reproductive Health Programme.

Specific duties

1. Work closely with the Manager of FRH to respond to administrative and programmatic requests from member states, partners and funders.

2. Support the monitoring and follow-up of specific activities and workplans.
3. Prepare, write and/or edit concepts, proposals, technical and meeting reports.

4. Assist in the development of technical presentations for national, regional, and international audiences.

5. Conduct surveys, literature searches and review of published literature on issues relevant to FRH.


6. Provide assistance to the Manager of FRH to coordinate activities, develop strategies and budgets.

7. Support and/or lead the planning and organizing of regional and international meetings and conferences.

8. Work with consultants to ensure that assigned duties are achieved with high standards within a given timeframe.

9. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Manager or Director General.

Education, professional qualifications and relevant working experience

The jobholder should have a basic Medical Degree (Doctor or Nurse) and a Masters Degree in public health or other relevant health post graduate qualification. He/she should have at least five years of relevant experience in family planning/reproductive health, international development or programme management. Experience working with international partners and in resource mobilization including proposal writing and concept development will be an added advantage.

Essential skills required

1. Familiarity with reproductive health, family planning, public health, international development, and/or social science research.

2. Sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in reproductive health.

3. Interpersonal, organizational, analytical, leadership and writing skills.

4. Strong communication skill.

5. Event planning and budgeting experience.

6. Relevant computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office.

7. Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and under strict deadlines.

8. Ability to build strong working relationships across different teams, departments and management levels and with external collaborators.

Age: 30-56 years

Remuneration Package

An attractive package will be offered to the right candidate. The package details may be obtained on request from the Director General, ECSA Health Community, Arusha, Tanzania.

Contract Appointment

This is a three-year contract appointment with the possibility of renewal.

Method of Application

Nationals of the 10 member states of ECSA-HC who wish to apply for the post should do so by submitting the following:

Brief application letter stating why the candidate feels suitable for the post
Detailed Curriculum Vitae
Copies of educational and professional certificates

Names of three (3) referees with their addresses including telephone, fax and e-mail

Nationals from member states who wish to apply for the post should do so using prescribed application forms obtainable from the Principal/Permanent Secretaries of Ministries of Health in their respective countries or download the  application  forms from ECSA website.

Applications by e-mail are encouraged.

Deadline for Applications

Applications should reach the addressee below by 22nd March, 2014

The Director General

East, Central and Southern African Health Community

P O Box 1009

Arusha, Tanzania

Tel: 255-27-2549362/; 2549365/6

Fax: 255-27-2549362

E-mail:  vacancies@ecsa.or.tz with copies to  doid@ecsa.or.tz;  regsec@ecsa.or.tz and  frhp@ecsa.or.tz

Website:  www.ecsahc.org

The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community is an equal opportunity employer


Female candidates are encouraged to apply*

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