SolidarMed recruits 01 Country Director
SolidarMed is a leading non-profit organization working to improve the health care of 2.5 million people in Lesotho, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 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. We are looking for an experienced development professional to lead our passionate field team focussed on a Human Resources for Health programme in Zambia. Contract Type Fixed term appointment (minimum 3 years) Place of Assignment Lusaka, Zambia (with regular travel to all SolidarMed project sites) Start of Contract October 2019, with some flexibility Programme Zambia SolidarMed in Zambia, established in 2009, focusses on addressing one of the key issues facing the Health sector in Zambia, the lack of quality Health workers. SolidarMed partners with the Ministry of Health to strengthen the training and retention of these health workers. Through this programme, SolidarMed has a countrywide focus and supports national training institutions to provide a skilled, professional health workforce. Housing for Health workers in rural areas is also a key intervention. SolidarMed implements an innovative project to attract and retain qualified health workers to these more remote places. The project works towards sustainability by creating a housing cooperative to build, renovate and maintain staff houses for rural health facilities. Your tasks and responsibilities as Country Director
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How to apply Please email your application to jobs@solidarmed.ch citing reference “Country Director Zambia” and include
Please also mention how you heard about the job posting (if internet, please mention which site). Due to the high volume of applications, SolidarMed will only contact shortlisted candidates. We kindly ask you not to send in duplicate or hard copies of your CV. Deadline for applications 15th September 2019 For further details contact Katharine Arnold Kelland (k.arnold@solidarmed.ch, Switzerland) |
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Town/City | Lusaka |
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Experience | 3 to 5 years |
Positions | Program/Project management, Management & Administration |
Areas of activity | Health, Education / Training |
Country | Africa, Zambia |
Advertisement expiration date | 15/09/2019 |