SolidarMed is a leading non-profit organization working to improve the health of people in rural Sub Saharan Africa. Working together with national partners to strengthen health systems and community capacities, we are committed to scientific evidence and policy dialogue both as foundations and objectives of our work.

We have an exciting position for an experienced health professional to join our passionate team in Moçambique.

Child Health Clinical Manager, Moçambique

Contract type  
Full time (100%) appointment (minimum 3 years)

Place of Assignment
Ancuabe, Moçambique

Start of Duties:

As soon as possible, with flexibility

Tasks and responsibilities: 
Support two districts to improve quality and coverage of HIV and nutrition related child and adolescent health services
Support selected activities to strengthen the District Health System (infrastructure, equipment etc.)
Pilot and assess new strategies in view of potential scaling up
Apply scientific evidence, promote lessons learned, network with research organizations and participate in implementation research (for example www.iedea.sa)
Coordinate with stakeholders such as the Provincial health directorate, Ministry of health, another NGO’s etc.
This position combines project management, public health and (optional) clinical work in HIV or nutritional service provision
Management tasks include project cycle management (including reports and budgets) as well as coordination and support of a dynamic local team
Your profile:
Clinician with strong interest or degree in public health or public health expert with clinical experience
Clinical expertise in HIV, nutrition, paediatrics or infectious diseases is an asset
Public Health working experience in Sub-Saharan Africa
Experience in project and staff management, interest in knowledge sharing, applied field research and scientific exchange
Fluent English (written, spoken) and good Portuguese
If Portuguese is not spoken: French, Italian or Spanish and the willingness to learn Portuguese (you should be at ease in learning new languages);
Solid computer skills
Willingness to live in a safe and rural area of Africa 
We offer:

A fascinating up to date health project in a rural African setting and stimulating environment, linked to bilateral organizations, universities and non-governmental organizations. You will be part of a motivated team with flat hierarchies. SolidarMed offers an attractive benefit package commensurate with Swiss standards. In addition, we also offer specific training with possibilities for clinical collaboration, scientific networking and participation in conferences. Family posting is possible and desirable. Interesting, safe, rural African setting, but no international schools at place of work.

How To apply:

Please email your application to jobs@solidarmed.ch citing reference “Child Health Clinical Manager, Moçambique 2018” and include
Your CV including 3 references
A short covering letter outlining your motivation
Copies of your qualifications 
Please also mention how you heard about the job posting (if internet, please mention which site).

Due to the high volume of applications, SolidarMed will only contact shortlisted candidates. We kindly ask you not to send in duplicate or hard copies of your CV.

Timeline for applications: 7th of June 2018

For further details contact: Dr. Anne Jores (a.jores@solidarmed.ch, Switzerland) or
Sandra Lerch (s.lerch@solidarmed.ch, Switzerland)

Job Email id: jobs(at)solidarmed.ch