Place of Assignment:
Chiure , Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
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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.
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Project information:
In the Province of Cabo Delgado,
SolidarMed implements a thriving program, based on two main pillars:
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Maternal and neonatal health
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HIV prevention, treatment and care
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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.
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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.
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Tasks and responsibilities:
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The Country
Coordinator bears overall responsibility for the coordination, implementation
and development of the country program. The specific areas of competence are:
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Provision of strategic and public
health leadership to project managers and country program
(planning,
set-up, monitoring, implementation, capitalization etc.)
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Representation of SolidarMed
(partners, donors, stakeholders etc.)
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Public health and policy dialogue
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Overall management and coordination
of the country program
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Overseeing basic administrative
services, as delivered by the SolidarMed administration unit
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Budget control and safeguarding of
internal controlling system
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Operational and financial planning
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Safeguarding of program and project
reports
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Program and project development
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Knowledge management, field research,
political dialogue
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In general, the public health aspects
can be estimated to be 60-70, the management aspects at 30- 40 of the work ..
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To best fit into our active,
interdisciplinary team we expect the following qualifications:
Experienced public health
professional with advanced university degree
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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
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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
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Contract type:
Fixed term appointment (minimum 3
years)
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Start of duty:
As soon as possible
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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
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Other:
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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 to: jobs@solidarmed.ch
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