Organization:
SolidarMed is a leading non-profit organization working to improve the health of people in rural 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.
Mozambique: Country program director HIV Maternal Health
Place of Assignment:
Chiure , Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
Chiure , Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
Organization:
SolidarMed is a leading non-profit organization working to improve the health of people in rural 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.
SolidarMed is a leading non-profit organization working to improve the health of people in rural 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.
Project information:
In the Province of Cabo Delgado, SolidarMed implements a thriving program, based on two main pillars:
In the Province of Cabo Delgado, SolidarMed implements a thriving program, based on two main pillars:
• Maternal and neonatal health
• HIV prevention, treatment and care
• HIV prevention, treatment and care
Through its system strengthening approach with a clear thematic focus, as well as implementation and monitoring of evidence based interventions combined with pilot-strategies, the program aims at improved access to and utilization of good quality health services and continuum of care. The program is designed to achieve impact by maximizing the contributions of all partners, based on their individual needs and circumstances, and provides technical leadership at District and regional level. Acting at the interface between implementation, research and policy, SolidarMed aims at capitalizing pilot strategies to inform public health policy. SolidarMed brings several decades of experience in health systems strengthening, MNCH and HIV.
Supported by a country team of 50 local and expatriate staff, the program operates in two rural Districts of Cabo Delgado, Chiure and Ancuabe, with a total population of 380’000. Offices are available in both Districts, as well as in Pemba and Maputo.
Tasks and responsibilities:
The Country Coordinator bears overall responsibility for the coordination, implementation and development of the country program. The specific areas of competence are:
• Provision of strategic and public health leadership to project managers and country program (planning, set-up, monitoring, implementation, capitalization etc.)
• Representation of SolidarMed (partners, donors, stakeholders etc.)
• Public health and policy dialogue
• Overall management and coordination of the country program
• Overseeing basic administrative services, as delivered by the SolidarMed administration unit
• Budget control and safeguarding of internal controlling system
• Operational and financial planning
• Safeguarding of program and project reports
• Program and project development
• Knowledge management, field research, political dialogue
• Representation of SolidarMed (partners, donors, stakeholders etc.)
• Public health and policy dialogue
• Overall management and coordination of the country program
• Overseeing basic administrative services, as delivered by the SolidarMed administration unit
• Budget control and safeguarding of internal controlling system
• Operational and financial planning
• Safeguarding of program and project reports
• Program and project development
• Knowledge management, field research, political dialogue
In general, the public health aspects can be estimated to be 60-70%, the management aspects at 30 – 40% of the work..
To best fit into our active, interdisciplinary team we expect the following qualifications:
- Experienced public health professional with advanced university degree
- Sound knowledge and experience in management and administration
- Good understanding of issues related to HIV, maternal health and health system strengthening
- Working experience in Sub Sahara Africa
- Interest in and understanding of public health research
- High intercultural sensitivity, communication and social skills
Language skills:
- Fluent English and Portuguese (written and spoken)
- If Portuguese not spoken: Good knowledge of French, Italian or Spanish and willingness to learn Portuguese
Contract type:
Fixed term appointment (minimum 3 years)
Fixed term appointment (minimum 3 years)
Start of duty:
As soon as possible
As soon as possible
We offer:
- A stimulating working environment in a medium size NGO, dynamic, flexible and with a clear vision and flat hierarchies (see www.solidarmed.ch)
- An attractive salary and benefit package, compatible with Swiss standards
- Professional development opportunities, linkages with regional and international competence networks and Universities
- The possibility to collaborate in operational research and participate in conferences
- Family posting in a safe, rural African setting in Chiure (schooling is limited)
- A team house in Pemba, right at the Indian ocean
- A stimulating environment, linked to bilateral organizations, universities and NGOs
- Specific training
- The possibility of clinical collaboration can be discussed
- A stimulating working environment in a medium size NGO, dynamic, flexible and with a clear vision and flat hierarchies (see www.solidarmed.ch)
- An attractive salary and benefit package, compatible with Swiss standards
- Professional development opportunities, linkages with regional and international competence networks and Universities
- The possibility to collaborate in operational research and participate in conferences
- Family posting in a safe, rural African setting in Chiure (schooling is limited)
- A team house in Pemba, right at the Indian ocean
- A stimulating environment, linked to bilateral organizations, universities and NGOs
- Specific training
- The possibility of clinical collaboration can be discussed
Other:
- Start of duties: as soon as possible
- You can obtain further information by calling Dr. Michael Hobbins at SolidarMed (+41 41 310 6660)
- Applications are accepted in electronic format only, and only with the reference “Mozambique: Country Director”.
- Please also mention how you heard about the job posting (if internet, please mention which site)
- Please send your application with CV (including your age), a short letter of motivation and a photo.
- Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview
- Start of duties: as soon as possible
- You can obtain further information by calling Dr. Michael Hobbins at SolidarMed (+41 41 310 6660)
- Applications are accepted in electronic format only, and only with the reference “Mozambique: Country Director”.
- Please also mention how you heard about the job posting (if internet, please mention which site)
- Please send your application with CV (including your age), a short letter of motivation and a photo.
- Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview
