Switzerland: Health Program Manager Zambia and Lesotho (80%)

Your tasks and responsibilities:

· Strategic and thematic steering of programs and projects, together with country directors

· Project and program cycle management, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, log-frame development and project document compilation

· Proposal writing, institutional fundraising, key donor liaison

· Knowledge management, documentation and operational research

· National, international and internal networking

· HR and financial management and administration incl. recruitment, in cooperation with the SolidarMed administration unit.

· Regular program-related international travel (approximately 3 weeks per year)

To best fit into our team, you have the following qualifications:

· Development professional with project management experience

· Expertise in public health. Experience in HIV, malaria, MNCH or research is an asset.

· 2 years work experience in Africa or more

· Masters-level or higher

· Successful acquisition of institutional funding/mandates in the past

· High motivational and team-leading skills

· Fluency in English and German. Very good writing skills in both languages

· Hands-on, pro-active, able to develop initiatives

· Swiss or EU National; work permit Switzerland

Qualified candidates are passionate, results-oriented team players with relevant experience and expertise, strong management and leadership skills and a proven ability to deliver in a fast-paced international environment.

We offer

An attractive benefit package commensurate with Swiss standards. Flexible working times, a stimulating environment and flat hierarchies. Our team combines a great mix of ambition, dedication, experience and expertise drawn from a range of backgrounds including health, development, research, business and charity. We encourage professional development and offer access to national and international competence networks.

To apply

· Send your CV, a short cover letter and copies of your qualifications to jobs@solidarmed.ch with “Health Program Manager Zambia and Lesotho” as reference in the subject line of your email.

· Please note that SolidarMed only accepts electronic applications and will only contact shortlisted candidates

· Deadline for applications: 24^th of Mai 2018.

· Starting date: As soon as possible, flexible

For further details, please contact Jochen Ehmer at SolidarMed at +41 - 41 310 66 60

We look forward to receiving your application!