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The East African Community (EAC) is the regional intergovernmental organization of the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, the Republic of Rwanda and the Republic of Burundi with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
The EAC mission is to widen and deepen economic, political, social and cultural integration to improve the quality of life of the people of East Africa through increased competitiveness, value added production, trade and investments.
This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and result-driven professionals who are citizens of East African Community Partner States (Burundi, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) to apply for the following position:
Senior Health Officer (Reproductive, Child and Adolescent Health)
Role Summary: To coordinate harmonization of EAC Partner States’ national policies, legislation, strategies and guidelines on sexual, reproductive health, child and adolescent health and rights, including immunization and nutrition and also facilitate the development and implementation of regional strategic plans, projects, programmes, initiatives and joint interventions within the Partner States.
Professional Staff Category: (P2 Equivalent)
Reports to: EAC Principal Health Officer (PHO)
Funding: United Nation’s Population Fund (UNFPA
Station: EAC Secretariat, Arusha, Tanzania
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote universal access to sexual, reproductive, child and adolescent health and rights services in East Africa;
- Coordinate development of guidelines and programmes that enhance child health rights and child protection, including children with disabilities and social inclusion;
- Establish sub-regional benchmark information on sexual, reproductive, maternal, new born, child and adolescent health and rights, immunization, nutrition and reproductive health commodity Security in East Africa Community Partner States;
- Strategic programme support for EAC regional sexual, Reproductive, maternal, new born, and adolescent health and rights as well as immunization and nutrition, including integration of Population, Health and Environment (PHE) Projects and Programmes;
- Undertake any other related task that assigned by the EAC Secretariat from time to time.
Key Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Obstetrics, Gynaecology or Paediatrics and Child Health or equivalent qualification from a recognised university.
- Post-graduate qualifications in Public Health, Gender, Demography or Population Studies with an emphasis on programme development and management, health management or training on health communication from a recognized University.
- At least 8 years of relevant working experience in the field of reproductive, maternal, new born, child and adolescent health, youth development and population issues, with extensive experience in programming, policy analysis and development;
Competencies and Skills:
- Excellent report writing and proposal development skills;
- Fluency in English is required and working knowledge of Kiswahili
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated team player with strong inter-personal, leadership, analytical and communication skills.
Duration of Contract: Two (2) years.
Terms and Conditions of Service: All positions are subject to the application of the Quota System while the Drivers positions under the General Support Staff category are subject to recruitment under local terms and from the host country only.
Fringe Benefits: All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover. These benefits are only for established positions.
Education Qualifications
All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognised by the relevant national accreditation body in their respective countries. This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained qualifications.
All professions that require registration with the specific professional bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of their countries. Examples include: Accountants, Auditors, Engineers, Procurement Specialists, and Medical Personnel.
Relevant Working Experience: Relevant working experience in this regard refers to post highest required education work experience.
Internship, training, apprenticeship and clerkship will not be considered as relevant work experience. The same will apply for any experience attained before professional certification where relevant.
Equal Opportunity: The EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.
How to Apply
If you believe you are the right candidate for the above positions, send your application, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees.
CLICK HERE to download the EAC Job Application Format
Please quote the respective reference number on both on the application letter and envelope.
For electronic submission, please quote the respective reference number on the subject of the email and send to the address given below.
Applications should be submitted to the address below no later than Monday, 10th November 2014.
Please note:
1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.
2. Applications which do not: indicate nationality and age; the reference number; or have an application letter attached; have certified copies of academic certificates; or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified.
The Director,
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
10th Floor PPF Tower
Cnr of Ohio Street & Garden Avenue:
P O Box 1559 Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
Fax +255(22) 2116379
E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.tz
