Based in either of these locations- Addis Ababa or Dar-Es-Salaam or Nairobi
HelpAge International is an international NGO and the secretariat of a
global network of over 100 affiliates working to support older people
and promote their rights. HelpAge’s programmes are managed by a
secretariat in London and six Regional Offices including one for East,
West and Central Africa based in Nairobi.
Older persons’ health issues are rarely effectively addressed within the
health care systems which are by and large structured to tackle
infectious diseases. Non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) which
include cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, mental
illnesses such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, affect a
significant portion of older persons.
Over the past years, HelpAge and its partners have been working with
Ministries of Health in several countries in the region to increase
awareness among stakeholders on the health issues facing older people
and to devise ways in which policies and service delivery can be made
more age friendly.
To spearhead Older Persons’ Health agenda further within East, West and
Central Africa (EWCA) Region, HelpAge seeks to recruit a Regional Health
Programme Adviser with excellent technical skills and understanding of
health issues in the region (especially NCDs) faced by people in older
age. The candidate should have demonstrable experience in strategic
thinking, analysis and a vision of how to make older people’s health an
urgent priority of Governments, donors, and international organisations.
They should have the ability to advocate and lobby with key
stakeholders. He/she will represent the organization in various
strategic and technical forums within the region and internationally.
The successful candidate will spearhead growth of Health and NCD work
through active fundraising, identifying and establishing strategic
partnerships as well as working with country teams to design and develop
health programmes.
The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Health Planning and
Administration or Public Health, demonstrable experience of health and
NCD issues regionally and internationally, have sound understanding of
public health systems and Governments priorities within Sub-saharan
Africa as well as experience influencing strategies, advocacy,
representation and research. Previous work experience with an
international organization in a senior position and ability to travel
within the region is essential to this role.
HOW TO APPLY:
For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please visitwww.helpage.org//ewcahealthadviser
Previous applicants need not re-apply