Senior Health Officer (Project Management) – Ministry of Health and Wellness

February 5, 2024

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.

CIRCULAR NO: 5 OF 2024 VACANCY: SENIOR HEALTH OFFICER (PROJECT MANAGEMENT)

VACANCY CODE: 111404230.10.1

FIXED TERM CONTRACT

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

SALARY: D4 (P243, 756 – P268, 680 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 six (6) years work experience in a relevant field.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To oversee and facilitate the implementation of tobacco control intervention projects by NGOs.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

  1. Assist in the development of project management documentation such as project budget and project
  2. Execute Project Management administrative duties.
  3. Inform stakeholders on the status of the project and resolve arising issues.
  4. Assess the needs of the project clients and define the project requirements, acceptance and project timelines.
  5. Monitor project progress and provide updates to project stakeholders.
  6. Liaise with the project team and project clients to ensure their participabon throughout the project life cycle.
  7. Facilitate decision-making on allocation of resources effectively, identify areas of risk and make
  8. Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by Management for the exigency of the Civil Service.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

  1. Building effective teams
  2. Planning
  3. Drive for results
  4. Customer focus
  5. Decision Making
  6. Integrity and Trust
  7. Ethics and Values

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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