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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.
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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
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. 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
Download Full Vacancy Advert here (PDF)
Download ECSA Employment Application Form here
Submission Deadline: 31/07/2025
