DFID SIERRA LEONE: SEEKING A QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED HEALTH ADVISER
Background
The Department for International Development (DFID) is the arm of the British government responsible for international development assistance. DFID’s goal is to promote prosperity, support stability, reduce poverty and promote good governance to bring about real improvements to the lives of citizens throughout Sierra Leone. Improving the lives of girls and women is at the centre of this approach as is the provision of quality, essential basic services in the areas of health, education and water & sanitation. The Health Adviser will be a member of DFID’s Basic Services Team and lead on the delivery and significant expansion of DFID Sierra Leone’s health portfolio.
The Department for International Development (DFID) is the arm of the British government responsible for international development assistance. DFID’s goal is to promote prosperity, support stability, reduce poverty and promote good governance to bring about real improvements to the lives of citizens throughout Sierra Leone. Improving the lives of girls and women is at the centre of this approach as is the provision of quality, essential basic services in the areas of health, education and water & sanitation. The Health Adviser will be a member of DFID’s Basic Services Team and lead on the delivery and significant expansion of DFID Sierra Leone’s health portfolio.
Responsibilities
****Full Job Description / Duties:****
The Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child (RMNC) Health Adviser will report to the Senior Health Adviser/Basic Services Team Leader and will operate as part of the Basic Services Team that will include another Health Adviser (UK-based, leading on IPC, public health and global health security); an Education Adviser; a programme manager; two assistant programme managers and one programme assistant. All Health Advisers will work within the Basic Services Team leading on different programmes which will deliver the health results which DFID SL has committed to deliver.
DFID Sierra Leone is designing a new £15-20m Reproductive, Maternal, Neo-natal and Child Health programme to support improving quality of care in RMNCH services through training (pre-service and in-service) and supportive supervision; extend access of poor women to free obstetric services from private facilities. A complementary programme to support capacity-building at the district level will support technical assistance for logistics and information systems, operating costs support and procurement and distribution of essential supplies to facility level.
****Minimum qualifications****
A Masters degree in Public Health or a related field, together with 5 years experience of programme management at a progressively senior level. S/he is expected to have a strong health and development background including demonstrable experience and understanding of both public health programmes and broader health systems issues. International programme management experience is highly desirable.
Given the nature of this post the applicant should be a self-starter who is motivated and adaptable. The ability to work within a team as well as work unsupervised, and prioritise whilst paying attention to detail, are important capabilities for this position. S/he must have excellent people management skills and able to deliver in a dynamic and challenging environment. Strong programme and financial management skills and experience are essential as are excellent oral, verbal, listening and written communication skills.
Job Grade: SAIC A2L Salary Scale:Le121,819,000 – Le206,784,000
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications:The detailed Job Description with the Core and Technical Competencies required for the post together with the DFID Application form can only be downloaded fromhttps://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/dfid-sierra-leone/abou.... All applications for the A2L Health Adviser postmust be submitted electronically using the DFID Job Application Form, showing how the relevant UK Civil Service Competences will be met for the post. Women are encouraged to apply.
****Applications must be submitted by email****to the Human Resources Manager on dfid-sl-hrs@dfid.gov.uk. The title of the post should be in the subject line. Applications will ****not**** be acknowledged and only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Closing time & date for receipt of application:12 noon on Wednesday 30th September 2015
The selection process will take the form of a set of written tests and a presentation for short listed candidates, followed by a panel interview. The selection process will be held in Freetown and applicants are expected to cover their own travel costs.
Enquiries to:The Human Resources Manager, DFID Sierra Leone, 5 off Spur Road, Freetown
