Director of Programmes Job Vacancy at ECSA-HC

The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) invites applications for the position of Director of Programmes from suitably qualified candidates who are nationals of ECSA-HC member states. The position is based at the ECSA-HC Secretariat in Arusha, Tanzania.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance for all ECSA-HC programmes

• Supervise programme managers and ensure strategic, evidence-based implementation

• Align programme activities with the ECSA-HC Strategic Plan

• Oversee programme budgeting, planning, reporting, and performance monitoring

• Coordinate technical assistance to member states

• Engage donors and partners to support programme funding

• Lead the development of funding proposals and scopes of work

• Manage donor and partner relations in collaboration with the Director General

• Ensure timely submission of programme reports and compliance with quality standards

• Support development of communication protocols and resource mobilization tools

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (minimum) in Public Health, Medicine, Social Sciences, International Development, or related fields (PhD is an added advantage)

• At least 10 years of experience in senior programme leadership, including 5 years as head of a team

• Proven experience in resource mobilization and donor-funded projects

• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Strong writing, public speaking, project management, and team supervision abilities

• Familiarity with health systems in sub-Saharan Africa

Contract & Benefits

Three-year performance-based contract, renewable once upon mutual agreement.
Includes an attractive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply

Send the following to 📩 vacancies@ecsahc.org (cc: doid@ecsahc.org):

✔ Application Letter & CV
✔ Completed ECSA Employment Application Form
✔ Copies of Educational and Professional Certificates
✔ Names and contact details of three referees
✔ Letter of support from the Ministry of Health of your home country

📥 Download Full Vacancy Advert here (PDF)
📥 Download ECSA Employment Application Form here

Submission Deadline: 31/07/2025