SolidarMed is a Swiss NGO, dynamic, flexible and with a clear vision and long-term experience in Lesotho. In 2020, SolidarMed will continue to support the Ministry of Health (MoH) and DHMTs of Butha-Buthe (BB) and Mokhotlong (MKG) to improve the quality of health care and access to primary health care for the remote populations. To facilitate these aims, we are seeking talented and motivated people to fill the following positions in 2020 in our Health First Lesotho (HFL) project. The vacancies are for the coArtHA Trial – a study that seeks to identify the most effective treatment to control Arterial Hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa (in collaboration with University of Basel and MoH), Mobile Health Outreaches in collaboration with Bracelet of Hope, and SolidarMed Programme.
- Programme Officer – Butha-Buthe
The Programme Officer will lead the overall coordination of programme activities in Butha-Buthe district. This includes direct management of Drivers, management of programme finances (in close monitoring with the Accountant), collaboration and partnership with district partners (DHMT, Butha-Buthe Government and Seboche Hospital, the Health Centers and other stakeholders) to ensure the smooth running of SolidarMed’s activities in the district.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate programme activities in the district;
- Support the implementation of programme activities;
- Contribute to half-year and annual project reports; this includes compiling of narrative reports;
- Financial management – includes forecasting of cash requirement/cash requests, cash box management, reconciliation of projects expenses, safe keeping of receipts and preparation of receipts for accounting
- Partner Coordination – lead, liaison and coordination with DHMT and other stakeholders in the district
- Oversee the site operation of programme vehicles, including management of Drivers.
Skills and Required Competencies
- Minimum 3 years work experience in a similar field, preferably with a local or international NGO
- Working knowledge in a project setting or experience working in projects is advantageous
- Proficiency in MS Office package
- Effective communication, good coordination and strong work ethic skills including honesty and high level of integrity
- Ability to work under pressure within a dynamic work environment with flexibility to work extra hours to achieve programme goals.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including experience in management of different cadres of personnel.
- Willingness to work in other programme sites.
Qualifications – Minimum Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
Interested candidates should send their applications in hardcopy with reference of the applied for position to:
The Programme Administrator SolidarMed
Premium House #224
Kingsway Road
Maseru, Lesotho
Applications must include:
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact details of 2 referees
- Certified copies of certificates and nursing council and medical council registration (where applicable)
The deadline for submission is on or before 1st November 2019 @ 14:00hours. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.