The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is an inter-governmental health organization that fosters and promotes regional cooperation in health among member states. Member states of the ECSA Health Community are Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Eswatini, United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
ECSA-HC was established in 1974 to foster and strengthen regional cooperation and capacity to address the health needs of the member states. Through partnerships with diverse institutions, ECSA’s activities also spread to other countries in Africa to address common health challenges facing the region.
Vacancy: Director of Programmes
The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) invites applications for the position of Director of Programmes from suitably qualified candidates who are nationals of ECSA-HC member states. The position is based at the ECSA-HC Secretariat in Arusha, Tanzania.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and guidance for all ECSA-HC programmes
- Supervise programme managers and ensure strategic, evidence-based implementation
- Align programme activities with the ECSA-HC Strategic Plan
- Oversee programme budgeting, planning, reporting, and performance monitoring
- Coordinate technical assistance to member states
- Engage donors and partners to support programme funding
- Lead the development of funding proposals and scopes of work
- Manage donor and partner relations in collaboration with the Director General
- Ensure timely submission of programme reports and compliance with quality standards
- Support development of communication protocols and resource mobilization tools
Qualifications
- Master’s degree (minimum) in Public Health, Medicine, Social Sciences, International Development, or related fields (PhD is an added advantage)
- At least 10 years of experience in senior programme leadership, including 5 years as head of a team
- Proven experience in resource mobilization and donor-funded projects
- Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong writing, public speaking, project management, and team supervision abilities
- Familiarity with health systems in sub-Saharan Africa
Contract & Benefits
Three-year performance-based contract, renewable once upon mutual agreement.
Includes an attractive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply
Send the following to 📩 [email protected] (cc: [email protected]):
✔ Application Letter & CV
✔ Completed ECSA Employment Application Form
✔ Copies of Educational and Professional Certificates
✔ Names and contact details of three referees
✔ Letter of support from the Ministry of Health of your home country