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Medical Licentiate Advisor and Project Manager SolidarMed

Zambia - Chainama College of Health Sciences, Lusaka, Zambia.

SolidarMed is an established yet innovative Swiss NGO focussing on health in Africa. The aim of our work is to ensure that the Right to Health can be exercised by everyone, including those in the poorest countries in Africa, and that health becomes an effective, sustainable factor of development.

Since January 2009, SolidarMed has been involved in the training of “Medical Licentiates” (MLs) in Zambia. This programme is a response to the shortage of medical personnel - esp. Doctors - in rural hospitals.

SolidarMed is now seeking a Medical Licentiate Advisor and Project Manager. S/he will support Chainama College in its efforts for the Medical Licentiate Programme to become a Degree course and for Chainama College to become a degree-awarding University College. S/he will also contribute to the institutional development of the Medical Licentiates Department and strengthen its operational and strategic capacities.

Place of assignment
The place of assignment is Chainama College of Health Sciences, Lusaka, Zambia.

Employment
100% (full-time)

Duration
Minimum of three years

Starting date
As soon as possible

Deadline for applications
14.04.2011

Further information
Contact Martina Weber: m.weber@solidarmed.ch
How to apply
Email your application to: jobs@solidarmed.ch quoting reference “Medical Licentiate Advisor” and include:
CV with photo (incl. details for three references with contact details)
Covering letter/letter of motivation
SolidarMed is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the closing date. We kindly ask you not to send duplicate copies of your resume.