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 us via the link.
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: [email protected]
