DFID Junior Health Adviser Job in Kenya

Junior Health Adviser 

 

DFID Somalia

Brief Description and need of our client

The primary aim of the British Government’s Department for International Development (DFID) is reducing poverty and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.

DFID Somalia is part of the British Office for Somalia based in the British High Commission in Nairobi, which has 300 staff from 14 UK government departments. 

 

DFID Somalia works closely with colleagues from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and other departments on both policy and management.

DFID is one of the largest donors to Somalia and given the increased attention and budget for health in Somalia one exciting vacancy has arisen.

The requirements

Based out of the Nairobi office (but with regular travel to Somalia), the Junior Health Adviser will be enthusiastic, self-starting, quick thinking and motivated as they will be called upon to oversee and manage a wide range of issues that arise within their section. 

 

They must also demonstrate evidence of the following:

• Master’s in Public Health or equivalent discipline
• Proven technical skills in area of expertise
• Excellent communicator, both written and oral
• Experience of working in fragile states particularly Somalia
• Experience of working with Donors, Government officials and civil society at a senior level

The appointment will be under local Terms and Conditions and is subject to security clearance.
The salary for this post will be kshs 394,240 per month before tax.

Candidates must have the right to live and work in Kenya and will be asked to provide written proof as part of the selection process.

Candidates who have previously applied for this post should not apply again.

You can access the detailed job profile on www.pwc.com/externaijobs as well as DFID application form.
 

If yo u believe you fit the required profile, please email us your completed application form and resume in confidence to esske@ke.pwc.com by close of business Friday 12 October 2012, quoting “Junior Health Adviser - Somalia (Ref. HR 12-13/06)”.

Please note that failure to complete and submit DFID application form will result in the disqualification of your application.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. DFID is an Equal Opportunities employer.