New Job Opportunity at East African Health Research Commission (EAHRC) – Deputy Executive Secretary Research

East African Community (EAC)

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Overview
The East African Community (EAC) is the regional
intergovernmental organization of the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of
Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, the Republic of Rwanda, the
Republic of Burundi and Republic of South Sudan with its headquarters in
Arusha, Tanzania.

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EAC mission is to widen and deepen economic, political, social and
cultural integration to improve the quality of life of the people of
East Africa through increased competitiveness, value added production,
trade and investments.

This is an exciting opportunity for highly
motivated and result-driven professionals who are citizens of East
African Community Partner States (Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and South Sudan) to apply for the following position below tenable at East African Health Research Commission (EAHRC):
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DEPUTY EXECUTIVE SECRETARY RESEARCH (1 post)
(REF: EAC/HR/2020-21/35)

Grade: Professional Category P5
Reports to: Executive Secretary of the East African Community Health Research Commission (EACHRC)
Organ/Institution: East African Community Health Research Commission (EACHRC)
Duty Station: Bujumbura, Burundi

Position Summary:

The Deputy Executive Secretary
(Research) will be the Principal Assistant to the Chief Executive
Officer of the East African Community Health Research Commission (EAHRC)
who will be responsible for coordinating and leading the design and
implementation of regional health research agenda and priorities in
accordance with the vision, mission, goals, operational objectives and
the corresponding strategies and plans within the overall legal and
institutional framework of the East African Community Health Research
Commission (EACHRC). He/She will be responsible for the general
coordination of the health research operations and formulation of
various projects and programmes of the Commission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate the formulation and establishment various initiatives,
   projects, and programmes of the Commission at both regional and national
   levels in all the EAC Partner States;
2. Assist the Executive Secretary in providing an oversight role in
   coordinating the various regional projects, programs and initiatives of
   the East African Community Health Research Commission (EAHRC);
3. Initiate and coordinate the process of harmonization of policies,
   laws, regulations and standards with specific relevance to the legal
   mandate and functions of the East African Community Health Research
   Commission (EAHRC);
4. Coordinate the development and implementation of systems for
   monitoring and evaluation and monitoring of compliance with the set
   objectives and outputs of the various regional projects, programs and
   initiatives of the East African Community Health Research Commission
   (EAHRC);
5. Promote technical capacity building, institutional development and health research in the Community
6. Liaise with Partner States for the coordination and   implementation
   of the various regional projects, programs and initiatives of the East
   African Community Health Research Commission (EAHRC);
7. Supervise and coordinate the formulation and implementation of the
   annual work plans and budgets of the various regional projects, programs
   and initiatives of the East African Community Health Research
   Commission (EAHRC);
8. Promote the establishment and operationalization of regional health
   research centers of excellence as may be approved by the EAC Council of
   Ministers from time to time;
9. Establish and coordinate the implementation of common ethical
   guidelines and practices for health research and its application in the
   community;
10. Promote and support the dissemination, exchange and utilization of
    evidence-based health research findings and scientific information in
    the Partner States.
11. Perform any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be
    assigned by the Executive Secretary, the Governing Board of the East
    African Community Health Research Commission (EACHRC), the EAC Sectoral
    Council of Ministers of Health and/or the EAC Council of Ministers from
    time to time;

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1. A Master’s Degree in Health Sciences or its equivalent plus a post
   graduate qualification in Health Research. A relevant PHD will be an
   added advantage;
2. A minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in health research and/or
   public health policy analysis, eight (8) of which must have been in a
   senior management position at national, regional or international level;
3. Must have published widely relevant articles in international peer review journals.

Skills and Competences:

• Ability to develop integrated results
  oriented annual work plans and other organization-wide activities
  (setting objectives, developing strategies, budgeting, developing
  policies and procedures, and organizing the functions necessary to
  accomplish the activities);
• Should have extensive and demonstrable
  knowledge of health research and the translation of results of health
  research into health policy and practice;
• Demonstrable competency in public health
  systems development, management and institution building at national,
  regional and/or international level;
• Proficiency in computer office applications and automated statistical analytical tools and/or related packages;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills ;
• Should be fluent in the English language;
• Working knowledge of French and or Kiswahili will be an added advantage;
• Ability to work as a team leader and to motivate others;
• Ability to work under pressure and to deliver on the set deadlines.

Eligibility for applications:

Applicants from all EAC Partner States are eligible to apply for the above position. 

Terms and Conditions of Service:

The above position is tenable for a contract of five (3) years renewable once.

This position is subject to the application of the Quota System.

Relevant Working Experience:

Internship, training and apprenticeship will not be considered as relevant work experience. 

Equal Opportunity:

The EAC is an equal opportunity
employer; therefore, female candidates are particularly encouraged to
apply. EAC will only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the
set requirements.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the qualification and experience requirements for the above mentioned position are advised to :

• Fill in the application form attached (download from here);
• attach their application letter, a detailed CV, Copies of certified
  academic certificates, and a copy of National Identity Card or Passport
  in PDF format scanned in one (1) file.
• Please quote the respective reference number on both the application letter and envelope.
• For electronic submission, please quote the respective reference
  number on the subject of the email and send to the address given below.

1. You may submit your application either electronically or in hard copy but not both.

2. Applications which do not :

• have EAC application form;
• indicate nationality and age;
• have the reference number;
• or have an application letter attached;
• have certified copies of their academic degrees and other professional Certificates;
• or fail to provide three referees will be disqualified.

3.  Only qualified candidates will be contacted

4.  EAC Staff Rules and Regulations preclude considerations of applicants above 55 years of age.

Please note that EAC does not require
candidates to pay money for the recruitment process. All invitations for
interviews will be done in writing.

A due diligence will be conducted for
all successful candidates in respect of their academic certificates
(certification by a recognized higher education body in the respective
Partner States) and employment records.

The Secretary General

East African Community,

P. o Box 1096,

Arusha – Tanzania.

Tel: +255 27 2162100

Fax: +255 27 2162190

E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
Website : www.eac.int

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