Our Client, The East African Community is a regional intergovernmental
organization comprising the Republic of Burundi, the Republic of Kenya,
the Republic of Rwanda, the United Republic of Tanzania, and the
Republic of Uganda with its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.
The EAC mission is to widen and deepen economic, political, social and
cultural integration to improve the quality of life of the people of
East Africa through increased competitiveness, value added production,
trade and investments.
This is an exciting opportunity for highly motivated and result-driven
professionals who are citizens of East African Community Partner States
(Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) to apply for the following
position tenable at East African Health Research Commission (EAHRC):
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (RESEARCH)
(REF: EAC/HR/2014-2015/024)
GRADE: Professional Category P5
REPORTS TO: Executive Secretary of the East African Community
Health Research Commission (EACHRC)
ORGAN/INSTITUTION: East African Community Health Research Commission
(EACHRC)
DUTY STATION: Bujumbura, Burundi
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Deputy Executive Secretary (Research) will be the Principal
Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer of the East African Community
Health Research Commission (EAHRC) who will be responsible for
coordinating and leading the design and implementation of regional
health research agenda and priorities in accordance with the vision,
mission, goals, operational objectives and the corresponding strategies
and plans within the overall legal and institutional framework of the
East African Community Health Research Commission (EACHRC). He/She will
be responsible for the general coordination of the health research
operations and formulation of various projects and programmes of the
Commission.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinate
the formulation and establishment various initiatives, projects, and
programmes of the Commission at both regional and national levels in all
the EAC Partner States;
2. Assist
the Executive Secretary in providing an oversight role in coordinating
the various regional projects, programs and initiatives of the East
African Community Health Research Commission (EAHRC);
3. Initiate
and coordinate the process of harmonization of policies, laws,
regulations and standards with specific relevance to the legal mandate
and functions of the East African Community Health Research Commission
(EAHRC);
4. Coordinate
the development and implementation of systems for monitoring and
evaluation and monitoring of compliance with the set objectives and
outputs of the various regional projects, programs and initiatives of
the East African Community Health Research Commission (EAHRC);
5. Promote technical capacity building, institutional development and health research in the
Community
6. Liaise with Partner States for the coordination and implementation of
the various regional projects, programs and initiatives of the East
African Community Health Research Commission (EAHRC);
7. Supervise
and coordinate the formulation and implementation of the annual work
plans and budgets of the various regional projects, programs and
initiatives of the East African Community Health Research Commission
(EAHRC);
8. Promote
the establishment and operationalization of regional health research
centers of excellence as may be approved by the EAC Council of Ministers
from time to time;
9. Establish
and coordinate the implementation of common ethical guidelines and
practices for health research and its application in the community;
10. Promote
and support the dissemination, exchange and utilization of
evidence-based health research findings and scientific information in
the Partner States.
11. Perform
any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by
the Executive Secretary, the Governing Board of the East African
Community Health Research Commission (EACHRC), the EAC Sectoral Council
of Ministers of Health and/or the EAC Council of Ministers from time to
time;
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. A
Master’s Degree in Health Sciences or its equivalent plus a post
graduate qualification in Health Research. A relevant PHD will be an
added advantage;
2. A
minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in health research and/or
public health policy analysis, eight (8) of which must have been in a
senior management position at national, regional or international level;
3. Must have published widely relevant articles in international peer review journals.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES:
1. Ability
to develop integrated results oriented annual work plans and other
organization-wide activities (setting objectives, developing strategies,
budgeting, developing policies and procedures, and organizing the
functions necessary to accomplish the activities);
2. Should
have extensive and demonstrable knowledge of health research and the
translation of results of health research into health policy and
practice;
3. Demonstrable
competency in public health systems development, management and
institution building at national, regional and/or international level;
4. Proficiency in computer office applications and automated statistical analytical tools and/or related packages;
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ;
6. Should be fluent in the English language;
7. Working knowledge of French and or Kiswahili will be an added advantage;
8. Ability to work as a team leader and to motivate others;
9. Ability to work under pressure and to deliver on the set deadlines.
DURATION OF CONTRACT: Three (3) years, renewable once
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
The position of Deputy Executive Secretary is for a contract of three (3) years renewable once.
This position is subject to the application of the Quota System.
FRINGE BENEFITS
This post offers attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance,
transport allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and
insurance cover.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
All candidates applying must have qualifications that are recognised by
the relevant national accreditation body in their respective countries.
This condition is applicable for locally and internationally attained
qualifications.
All professions that require registration with the specific professional
bodies will be expected to do so in compliance with the requirements of
their respective countries. Examples include: Accountants, Auditors,
Engineers, Procurement Specialists, and Medical Personnel.
RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
Relevant working experience in this regard refers to post education work
experience. Internship, training, apprenticeship and clerkship will not
be considered as relevant work experience. The same will apply for any
experience attained before professional certification where relevant.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The EAC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, female candidates
are particularly encouraged to apply. EAC will only respond to those
candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience
requirements for the above mentioned position are advised to send their
applications, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic
certificates, and names and contact details of three referees. Please
quote the respective reference number on both on the application letter
and envelope. For electronic submission, please quote the respective
reference number on the subject of the email and send to the address
given below.
Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than Monday, 6th April 2015.
Please note:
1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.
2. Applications
which do not: indicate nationality and age; the reference number; or
have an application letter attached; have certified copies of academic
certificates; or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified.
The Director,
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited 10th Floor PPF Tower
Cnr of Ohio Street & Garden Avenue: P O Box 1559 Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania Fax +255(22) 2116379
E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.tz www.deloitte.com
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