Contract Type
Fixed term appointment (minimum three years)
Place of Assignment:
Maseru, Lesotho (with frequent dislocations to the project sites (currently Butha Buthe and Thaba Tseka District) and occasional travels to other sites
Start of duties: 01 March 2014 with a certain flexibility
Organization:
SolidarMed is a non-profit organization to improve the health of people in Sub-Saharan Africa. Working together with National partners to strengthen health systems and community capacities, we are committed to scientific evidence and policy dialogue both as foundations and objectives of our work.
The SolidarMed program Lesotho:
SolidarMed implements a thriving health program in the Districts of Butha Buthe and Thaba Tseka. Currently, the program consists of the following complementary projects:
• Decentralized quality care for national health priorities (HIV, TB, maternal and child health)
• Hospital support Seboche and Paray Mission Hospitals
SolidarMed is in the process of development of the next program phase starting in 2015 with possible new projects. Within its country program, SolidarMed promotes operational research to answer project-related questions and informs public health and policy dialogue.
The position comprises both the overall coordination of the country program and management and direct implementation of the Hospital Development Project (Seboche and Paray Mission Hospital).
Key tasks and responsibilities as Country Coordinator:
• The Country Coordinator bears overall responsibility for the coordination, management and implementation as well as further development of the SolidarMed program in Lesotho
• Secure the project implementation by supporting and supervising the project managers and guide the development of new projects
• Lead and secure basic administrative services (human resources, logistics, accounting, general administration) according to national regulations and laws and promote the institutional development of SolidarMed Lesotho
• Assure use of resources according to budget and framework documents and assure financial reporting and safeguarding of internal controlling system
• Ensure program and project reporting (timely and in high quality)
• Ensure the adequate use of project cycle management tools by all team members
• Coordinate and link with partners, donors, stakeholders as well as with SolidarMed headquarters
• Promote public health best practices and evidence-based interventions
• Proactively promote and/or implement operational research and pilot interventions and link with competence and research networks both within and outside the country
• Assure operational and financial annual planning
Key tasks and responsibilities as Project Manager "Hospital development Paray and Seboche"
• Assume the responsibility for the implementation and overall management of the SolidarMed project "Hospital development Paray and Seboche"
• Advise the hospital management teams in collaboration with the Christian Health Association of Lesotho on the further development of the hospitals within the framework of the national health strategy.
• Coordinate and effectively communicate with partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure adequate use of project cycle management tools in all aspects
• Assume responsibility for the use of the project budget according to yearly planning
• Ensure monitoring of project progress based on the project indicators, analyse and share lessons learnt with policy makers, stakeholders, and partners in Lesotho.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the project or the development of a new project
• Ensure that narrative and financial reports are sent timely and in good quality to SolidarMed headquarter
To best fit into our interdisciplinary team, we expect the following qualifications:
• Advanced university degree in health, public health, health economics etc.
• Good understanding of issues related to HIV, TB, maternal health, primary health and health system strengthening and willingness to keep up to date of relevant international developments in health
• Extensive experience in a public health context in Sub Saharan Africa, ideally at district level
• Sound knowledge and experience in management (including planning and human resources) and administration.
• Custom to use project cycle management and project development tools, good writing skills
• High social competence, intercultural sensitivity and communication skills
• At least basic knowledge of principles and methods of operational research
• Ability to assume leadership and responsibility in a team
• You are dynamic, hands on and develop initiatives
• Ability to live and work in an African context
Language skills
• Excellent English (written and spoken)
• German would be an asset
Other
• SolidarMed offers an attractive benefit package, professional development opportunities and stimulating linkages with competence networks
• Semi urban African setting. Family posting possible, international school available.
• SolidarMed is a medium size NGO, dynamic, flexible and with a clear vision. It is linked to bilateral organizations, universities, and other NGOs.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview
• Further information can be obtained by calling Dr. Pfeiffer at SolidarMed or sending an email to jobs@solidarmed.ch
• Applications are accepted in electronic format only, and with the reference "Country Coordinator Lesotho". Please also indicate how you heard about the job posting (if internet please mention which site)
• Please send your application with CV (including your age and a photo) and a short letter of motivation.
Contact:
SolidarMed Luzern
Obergrundstrasse 97
CH - Luzern 4
Tel.: +41 / 41 310 66 60
www.solidarmed.ch
Fixed term appointment (minimum three years)
Place of Assignment:
Maseru, Lesotho (with frequent dislocations to the project sites (currently Butha Buthe and Thaba Tseka District) and occasional travels to other sites
Start of duties: 01 March 2014 with a certain flexibility
Organization:
SolidarMed is a non-profit organization to improve the health of people in Sub-Saharan Africa. Working together with National partners to strengthen health systems and community capacities, we are committed to scientific evidence and policy dialogue both as foundations and objectives of our work.
The SolidarMed program Lesotho:
SolidarMed implements a thriving health program in the Districts of Butha Buthe and Thaba Tseka. Currently, the program consists of the following complementary projects:
• Decentralized quality care for national health priorities (HIV, TB, maternal and child health)
• Hospital support Seboche and Paray Mission Hospitals
SolidarMed is in the process of development of the next program phase starting in 2015 with possible new projects. Within its country program, SolidarMed promotes operational research to answer project-related questions and informs public health and policy dialogue.
The position comprises both the overall coordination of the country program and management and direct implementation of the Hospital Development Project (Seboche and Paray Mission Hospital).
Key tasks and responsibilities as Country Coordinator:
• The Country Coordinator bears overall responsibility for the coordination, management and implementation as well as further development of the SolidarMed program in Lesotho
• Secure the project implementation by supporting and supervising the project managers and guide the development of new projects
• Lead and secure basic administrative services (human resources, logistics, accounting, general administration) according to national regulations and laws and promote the institutional development of SolidarMed Lesotho
• Assure use of resources according to budget and framework documents and assure financial reporting and safeguarding of internal controlling system
• Ensure program and project reporting (timely and in high quality)
• Ensure the adequate use of project cycle management tools by all team members
• Coordinate and link with partners, donors, stakeholders as well as with SolidarMed headquarters
• Promote public health best practices and evidence-based interventions
• Proactively promote and/or implement operational research and pilot interventions and link with competence and research networks both within and outside the country
• Assure operational and financial annual planning
Key tasks and responsibilities as Project Manager "Hospital development Paray and Seboche"
• Assume the responsibility for the implementation and overall management of the SolidarMed project "Hospital development Paray and Seboche"
• Advise the hospital management teams in collaboration with the Christian Health Association of Lesotho on the further development of the hospitals within the framework of the national health strategy.
• Coordinate and effectively communicate with partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure adequate use of project cycle management tools in all aspects
• Assume responsibility for the use of the project budget according to yearly planning
• Ensure monitoring of project progress based on the project indicators, analyse and share lessons learnt with policy makers, stakeholders, and partners in Lesotho.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the project or the development of a new project
• Ensure that narrative and financial reports are sent timely and in good quality to SolidarMed headquarter
To best fit into our interdisciplinary team, we expect the following qualifications:
• Advanced university degree in health, public health, health economics etc.
• Good understanding of issues related to HIV, TB, maternal health, primary health and health system strengthening and willingness to keep up to date of relevant international developments in health
• Extensive experience in a public health context in Sub Saharan Africa, ideally at district level
• Sound knowledge and experience in management (including planning and human resources) and administration.
• Custom to use project cycle management and project development tools, good writing skills
• High social competence, intercultural sensitivity and communication skills
• At least basic knowledge of principles and methods of operational research
• Ability to assume leadership and responsibility in a team
• You are dynamic, hands on and develop initiatives
• Ability to live and work in an African context
Language skills
• Excellent English (written and spoken)
• German would be an asset
Other
• SolidarMed offers an attractive benefit package, professional development opportunities and stimulating linkages with competence networks
• Semi urban African setting. Family posting possible, international school available.
• SolidarMed is a medium size NGO, dynamic, flexible and with a clear vision. It is linked to bilateral organizations, universities, and other NGOs.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview
• Further information can be obtained by calling Dr. Pfeiffer at SolidarMed or sending an email to jobs@solidarmed.ch
• Applications are accepted in electronic format only, and with the reference "Country Coordinator Lesotho". Please also indicate how you heard about the job posting (if internet please mention which site)
• Please send your application with CV (including your age and a photo) and a short letter of motivation.
Contact:
SolidarMed Luzern
Obergrundstrasse 97
CH - Luzern 4
Tel.: +41 / 41 310 66 60
www.solidarmed.ch
