LESOTHO COUNTRY OFFICE COORDINATOR/HRH TECHNICAL ADVISOR

EAST, CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN AFRICA HEALTH COMMUNITY
(ECSA HC)

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF HRAA LESOTHO COUNTRY OFFICE COORDINATOR/HRH TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Background

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Human Resources Alliance for Africa (HRAA) Lesotho Country office Coordinator/HRH Technical Advisor tenable in Maseru, Lesotho. The contracting organization is the ECSA Health Community.

The HRAA project is mandated to work in five Key Result Areas (KRAs)

(1) Human Resources for Health (HRH) Planning;
(2) Human Resources (for Health) Information Systems—HRIS;
(3) Pre- and In-service training;
(4) Recruitment and Retention; and
(5) Regulatory Environment and Professional Associations.

Broad Purpose of the Job

Under the direct supervision of the HRAA Chief of Party, and in close collaboration with the MOH Permanent-Secretary, the MOH HRH Director, the HRAA Country Coordinator/Human Resources for Health Technical Advisor (CC/HRH-TA) is primarily responsible for providing both country overall administration leadership coordination functions and technical coordination for the key five result areas mentioned above. As Coordinator the incumbent will supervise Technical and Administration/Finance Staff. As Technical Advisor the incumbent will focus on strengthening systems for HRH management in MOH; i.e. for health worker recruitment, induction, placement, retention, performance improvement, promotion, transfers and terminations. He/she will also ensure the technical accuracy and validity of HRH related policies, studies, interventions, monitoring and evaluation, and documentation as well as provide counsel and support towards the HRH decision-making process.

Qualifications & Experience

1. A postgraduate degree in Health related field, Health Economics, Human Resource Development/Management, Public Administration or equivalent qualification.
2. Experience in high level policy and strategic planning development and implementation.
3. Experience in interacting with senior policy decision makers.
4. Ability to work successfully in a large public sector setting.
5. At least 5 years’ experience in HR systems development, strategic planning and management.
6. Proven expertise in creating and implementing sustainable HR innovations and practices.
7. Experience as a consultant in international health in the region or similar context
8. Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills.
9. Experience in project management with relevant experience in:
a. Developing work plans
b. Financial management
c. Managing donor funded projects

Contract Appointment
This appointment is a NINE MONTHS contract. Subject to availability of funding from the donor and satisfactory performance of the project, the contract would be renewed in line with the funding pattern.

Method of Application
Interested and competent candidates should submit their applications comprising of the following:-

I. Cover letter expressing the candidate’s motivation for the job and why the candidate feels suitable for the post.
II. Copies of educational and professional certificates.
III. Detailed and up to date curriculum vitae.
IV. Names of three (3) referees with their contact/addresses and day phone numbers.

Deadline for the application
Applications should reach the addressee below by 17.00hrs on 18th December 2014. Submission of applications by email is highly encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NOTE: Candidates that responded to our earlier advertisement need not re-apply

Contact Details

The Director General
East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community
P.O.BOX 1009 Arusha, Tanzania
Tel: +255 27 2549362/5/6
Fax: +255 27 2549392
Email: vacancies@ecsa.or.tz with copies to dg@ecsa.or.tz
Website: Please view full Job Advertisement on www.ecsahc.org

The ECSA Health Community is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.