Health Program Manager Mozambique, based in Lucerne

We seek a talented candidate, with concrete, proven experiences in health programme management and humanitarian/security aid, to manage an exciting and dynamic country portfolio (70-90% employment).

Your role

• Develop the long-term strategy and thematic orientation of the country program, in close collaboration with the country team
• Manage Project and Program cycles, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, log-frame development, and project documentation
• Proactively review, and support the management and coordination of humanitarian and security activities in support of the effective implementation and safety of the local SolidarMed health programmes
• Oversee and coordinate the implementation of key projects, and actively supervise and track the yearly plan of operations and budget execution
• In close collaboration with the country team, develop proposals for new projects and identify new funding opportunities
• Actively manage relationships and communications with key donors and partner organisations
• Assume human resource management and recruitment, financial management, and program and organisational administration, in cooperation with the SolidarMed Finances & Services team
• As an active member of our International Programmes Team, you contribute to other new project developments, evaluation reviews, and knowledge management
• Contribute to the development of our organisational capabilities
• You are active in national and international networking events and participate in relevant conferences as a representative of SolidarMed
• Yearly program-related international travel (approximately 3 weeks per year)

What we are looking for

A passionate, results-oriented team player with relevant experience and expertise, and a proven ability to deliver in a fast-paced international environment. A development professional who desires an exciting, meaningful challenge, who is eager to join a diverse, professional, and uncomplicated team.

You offer the following

• Masters-level degree or higher in a health-related or development-related field
• Proven competencies in health/public health and humanitarian/development issues in low-resource settings
• Experience in the implementation of projects/programs in fragile and humanitarian contexts
• At least four years hands-on project management experience in South-eastern Africa
• Strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in supporting teams to efficiently deliver on short- and long-term deliverables
• Strong analytical, as well as excellent planning and organisational skills; ability to work in a dynamic environment, meet deadlines, and manage multiple demands
• Experience, and strong competencies, in reviewing and writing convincing technical proposals and project reports for institutional donors and institutional knowledge management
• Fluency in English and conversant in German
• Conversant in Portuguese, or competencies in either Spanish, Italian or French, with the willingness to quickly learn Portuguese is essential
• Swiss or EU National (or an existing, valid work permit for Switzerland)

We offer

• An attractive benefit package, professional development opportunities and stimulating linkages with competence networks
• Existing links with international research institutions, possibilities to participate in research, and contribute to scientific publications

Starting date

As soon as possible, according to availability