Description
Organisation
SolidarMed is a medium size Swiss NGO, dynamic, flexible and with a clear vision
Project Information
The project Health First Lesotho aims at improving access to integrated primary health care services at selected health centres, with focus on MCH and Tb/HIV through clinical mentoring, capacity building, and management support. Implemented in close collaboration with the District Health Management Team of Butha Buthe, the project aims at establishing good quality decentralized services and improving the continuum of care with a link to referral district hospitals. Due to Lesotho’s disease burden, the thematic focus is on TB, HIV and maternal and child health.
The project is embedded into the SolidarMed country strategy, which includes complementary targeted support of the hospitals in the programme area, as well as applied action research.
In addition, SolidarMed staff is closely involved in policy dialogue at different levels, applied action research and further project development.
Country
Lesotho
Place of Assignment
Butha Buthe, Lesotho
The position includes frequent travels to Maseru (about 2 hours drive) and the other project site in Thaba Tseka District
Start of duty
February 2015, with flexibility.
Employment
100 % (full time)
Contract type
Fixed term appointment: minimum of three years with the possibility of contract extension.
Desired qualifications:
Physician with at least 3 years of working experience
Degree in public health
Working experience in a low income country, preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa
Clinical expertise in the area of Mother and Child Health; understanding of the TB and HIV epidemic
Applied knowledge in project cycle management and report writing (English)
Interest in operational research, scientific exchange, knowledge sharing and data management; experience in this area would be an asset
Valid driving licence
Personal flexibility and preparedness to live in a remote rural place with frequent dislocations to the other project site and the capital Maseru
The position comes with a mix of managerial (planning, coordination, networking, reporting etc.) and clinical (mentoring, coaching, on the job teaching) tasks. We are looking for a hands-on person, socially competent, with clinical and public health competence, not afraid of organizing and implementing.
Language Skills
Fluent English (written, spoken)
German language skills would be an asset
We offer
A professionally run, interesting health program in an African setting
An attractive salary and benefit package
Professional development opportunities and linkages with competence networks
Family posting in a rural but safe African setting
A motivated team with flat hierarchies
Application
Applications are accepted in electronic format only
Please send your application (reference “Project Manager Health First Butha Buthe, Lesotho”) with CV including your age, a short letter of motivation with indication of possible starting date and a photo to: jobs@solidarmed.ch
Please also mention how you heard about the job posting (if internet, please mention which site).
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview.
You can obtain further information by sending an email to Dr. Karolin Pfeiffer: k.pfeiffer@solidarmed.ch
Address
jobs@solidarmed.ch
Website
www.solidarmed.ch
