In response to health sector reform, the Ministry of Health has developed a National Reproductive Health Strategy and the National AIDS Control Program formulated a five year mid-term plan in 1998. We encourage applications from experienced public health professionals who have strong skills and interest to work in Africa in public health policy and reforming health service delivery. This position involves a special focus on public sector health policy, efforts to decentralize and integrate public sector service delivery and helping to define the public sector and private sector partnership in the delivery of health services. C. Major Duties and Responsibilities 1. Masters degree in public health or other equivalent.
Experience working in Africa is desirable.
Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain good contacts with senior Ministry of Health staff, U.S. firms and NGO program managers. The person must have a strong desire to work in a participatory way within a team and be able to support other SO1 team members, government and NGO colleagues to achieve our common goals. The Health Sector Advisor is expected to complete assigned duties with little direct supervision. F. Selection Criteria 1. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work as a team member.