Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) involves large scale civil engineering, socio-economic and environmental components and it is envisaged that construction of a project such as this will inevitably have both negative and positive consequences on the public health in the area, surrounding towns and villages. A Health Impact Assessment and Public Health Action Plan (PHAP) have been completed by LHDA, which indicate the health impacts of the project and recommended mitigation strategies to address them.
LHDA invites applications for the position of a Public Health Specialist for a contract duration of five (5) years, to lead a team in the implementation of a Public Health Action Plan. The successful candidate will be contracted to LHDA as a Consultant, and will report to the Divisional Manager – Phase I, through the Project Management Unit Discipline Lead in Public Health. The PHS will also liaise directly with the Polihali Operations Branch Manager for the administration of the public health programme, specifically on functions related to human resources and financial management.
The approved PHAP may be obtained from the following link https://1drv.ms/b/s!AmV1_ye915W8jq0diUD3hSMSTI8eAw?e=y2rplB
DIVISION/BRANCH: Phase II
POSITION/LOCATION: Public Health Specialist – HR/PHS/14A/10/23: Lesotho, Mokhotlong
SUMMARY JOB PURPOSE
The Consultant will assist the LHDA with the implementation of the PHAP, in a manner that
facilitates knowledge transfer and capacity building of District Health Management Team such that the responsibility for performing these services can be completely transferred to local authorities upon completion of the contract.
LEVEL OF EFFORT
The successful candidate shall be engaged for an initial period of one-year, renewable up to a maximum of three years, based on satisfactory performance. The PHS is expected to be based in
Mokhotlong for the duration of his contract. He/she will indicate, as part of his application, how he envisages his involvement for management of the implementation of the PHAP within a period not exceeding three years.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery, augmented by a Postgraduate qualification in Public Health or related field. The candidate should also have fifteen (15) years’ experience in Public Health, Primary Health Care, Project Management; with special interest in maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, epidemiology, HIV/AIDS, community outreach, nutrition, as well as referral systems.
OR
Degree in General Nursing and Midwifery, augmented by a Postgraduate qualification in Public Health with ten (10) years’ experience Public Health, Primary Health care, Project Management; with special interest in maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, epidemiology, HIV/AIDS, community outreach, nutrition, as well as referral systems.
Master’s in Public Health (MPH) will be an added advantage
The successful candidate should have at least five (5) years’ as a Public Health Consultant in a large infrastructure project.
Essential Requirements for the Post:
The incumbent must be a Public Health Practitioner with experience in Lesotho’s health system, a good understanding of the functions of a district hospital and ability to design and conduct primary health care in rural and remote communities.
Knowledge of Sesotho culture and language is an added advantage
CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2023
Reply Instruction
Application Forms are obtainable at www.lhda.org.ls. Application Forms, Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of academic certificates, identification, are to be e-mailed in read-only PDF format files not exceeding 4 MB to [email protected]. For further information that may be required about this position, please visit the Human Resources Branch on the 4th Floor, LHDA Tower Building, Kingsway, Maseru, or view the advertisement on the website www.lhda.org.ls.
HAND DELIVERED APPLICATIONS SHALL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED
Disclaimers
- Only applications received on or before the closing date and in the prescribed format will be considered.
- Applicants must use the LHDA Application Form.
- QUOTE THE REFERENCE NUMBER OF THE SPECIFIC POSITION ON THE APPLICATION SUBMITTED.
- Attach Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of certificates and valid manual transmission Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence.
- Correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates.
- Selection interviews for short-listed candidates will be at a date, time and place determined by LHDA.
- Short-listed candidates will be required to authenticate information provided in the Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- LHDA reserves the right to leave an advertised position unfilled if no suitable candidate is identified.
- The employment of successful candidates is subject to positive security clearance and other requirements as may be stipulated by the LHDA