MINISTRY OF HEALTH — LESOTHO
MINISTRY OF HEALTH CIRCULAR NOTICE NO. 1 OF 2026
Circular Reference: H/CIR/4
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position tenable in the Ministry of Health.
Director Nutrition
Grade: J
Department: Nutrition
Reports to: Director Primary Health Care
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Director Primary Health Care, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the overall nutritional welfare of Basotho receiving nutritional care in all health facilities in the country.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Management and Coordination of Nutrition Programme Activities
- Develop/review policies, legislation, manuals, strategies and guidelines of the nutrition programme.
- Develop annual budget and reports for the nutrition programme.
- Collaborate with stakeholders, internal and external partners in relation to programme implementation.
- Provide guidance to staff of the Nutrition Programme.
- Incorporate nutrition into the National School Health Programme as well as in the pre-service and in-service curricula of health workers.
- Participate in the formulation of Food Fortification Legislation and continuous monitoring of salt iodation legislation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders on Food and Nutrition service providers at national level.
Research and Nutrition Information
- Conduct periodical research related to the nutrition programme and facilitate implementation of recommendations.
- Draw and develop tools for conducting nutrition research.
- Ensure incorporation of nutrition indicators into health information systems.
Monitoring and Evaluation of Nutrition Activities
- Monitor and supervise nutrition services countrywide.
- Develop monitoring tools for both district and central level for standardisation of nutrition reporting.
- Monitor nutrition programmes, interventions and utilisation of funds for the programme.
- Monitor nutrition managers under direct supervision on performance through the appraisal system.
- Identify training needs for nutrition staff at all levels.
Capacity Building and Resource Mobilisation
- Build capacity of service providers at district level on nutritional issues.
- Mobilise resources for the Nutrition Programme for both national and district-level nutrition activity implementation.
- Support capacity building at both central and district levels for reduction and management of acute malnutrition.
- Participate in the development of health and nutrition-related IEC materials.
- Collaborate with partners and the pharmaceutical department for nutrition commodity procurement and supply chain management.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master’s in Nutrition plus a minimum of 4 years’ relevant working experience in a managerial position.
OR
- Degree in Nutrition plus a minimum of 8 years’ relevant working experience in a managerial position.
Other Necessary Skills/Competencies
- Managerial skills
- Computer literacy
- Communication skills
How to Apply
Application forms are available at the Ministry of Health and its departments throughout the country.
Completed applications should be hand delivered to:
The Principal Secretary
Ministry of Health
Corner Constitution Road
Human Resources Office, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 514
Maseru 100, Lesotho
Closing Date: 01 October 2026
Application Link: No online application link is provided in the circular.