Principle Health Officer – Ministry of Health and Wellness

Health and Care
Gaborone
February 5, 2024
Full Time Permanent

Job Description

Mandate: Ministry of Health and Wellness exists to promote and provide integrated, holistic and sustainable preventative, curative, rehabilitative quality health service to the nation.

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

CIRCULAR NO: 4 OF 2024 VACANCY: PRINCIPAL HEALTH OFFICER (PROJECT MANAGEMENT)

VACANCY CODE: 111404229.2.1

FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above positions in the Ministry of Health Headquarters.

SALARY: D3 (P279, 660 – P308, 328 per annum)

BENEFITS:

  1. a) A fixed term contract of 36 months with gratuity of 30% payable at the end of the

LEAVE: 30 working days per annum.

QUALIFICATIONS. Any Health related Degree or Community Development or Adult Education with an added qualification In Project Management.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience, of which at least two (2) years must have been served in Project Management.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To direct and support the implementation of tobacco control intervention project by NGOs.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

  1. Ensure successful delivery of the overall tobacco control intervention projects against key performance indicators.
  2. Track the development of the project and ensure that the project schedule and scope are
  3. Assign tasks to team members and help them understand the project milestones and deliverables.
  4. Organize and manage project teams, offering direction and assessing results.
  5. Coordinate the allocation of resources to ensure availability of resources needed.
  6. Mentor and coach Non – Governmental Organizations (NGOs) on implementation of
  7. Coordinate and plan section activities that enhance implementation of the project.
  8. Undertake any other related duties as may be assigned by Management for the exigency of the Civil

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

  1. Business acumen
  2. Decision quality
  3. Organizational agility
  4. Directing others
  5. Building effective teams
  6. Drive for results
  7. Planning
  8. Ethics and values
  9. Integrity and trust
  10. Conflict Management

Quote the number of the Vacancy Circular and provide the following details: a) Full name, address and place of birth. b) Brief summary of up to date career duties (Curriculum Vitae). c) Certified copies of certificates (Academic and Professional). d) A minimum of two current references (not more than 6 months). e) Certified copy of proof of Identity (Omang). f) Date of first appointment. g) Present post and date of appointment thereto. APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO: – Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health P/BAG 0038 GABORONE OR HAND DELIVERDTO: Ministry of Health Headquarters Office 8A21 (8th Floor) IMPORTANT. All applications from serving Public Officers must be routed through their Heads of Departments and Permanent Secretaries. Applications not so routed will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be responded to. Closing date: 12th February 2024, 1630 hours. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. For further information contact: Human Resource Management Unit on Tel: 3632012/2385/2639

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