Background
The MoHD is implementing Damal Caafimaad Project, financed by the world bank. The project development object is to expand and contribute to delivering the Essential Package of Health Services (EPHS 2023). The Project will focus on expanding an essential package of high-impact health and nutrition services across the population in the project target region(s) within available resources and service delivery capacity. Also, the project aims to develop the capacity of the district, regional and National offices of the MoHD to act as stewards of the health sector.
The Damal Caafimaad Project, funded by the World Bank, has three key components:
(a) Expanding the coverage of a prioritised EPHS in selected geographic areas.
(b) Strengthening the Government’s stewardship to enhance service delivery.
(c) Project Management, M&E, Knowledge Management, and Learning.
Therefore, the Ministry of Health Development (MoHD) of the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of PIU Regional Project (PIU- RPO) with the Improving Healthcare Services in Somaliland (“DamalCaafimaad”) Project funded by the World Bank and the GoSL. The PIU- RPO position will be a full-time contracted staff position.
2. Roles and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Health Program Coordinator at the PIU team, the PIU-RPO has overall responsibility for managing and overseeing project implementation in the project implementation region. The PIU-RPO will lead and be responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of the project, coordinating, monitoring, and providing technical support for the regional teams of project implementing areas, facilitating the successful implementation of health services and TPM by contracted agencies at the regional level. The PIU-RPO will also support the Regional Health Management Team (RHMT) and District Health Management Team (DHMT) in technical and management activities related to the Damal Caafimaad project, including project monitoring and coordinating efforts of the MoHD and implementing partners, as required. S/he will undertake all the other specific tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) that can be found at the following https://somalilandmohd.com/vacancies/ or can be provided upon submission of the application (in person or by E-mail) provided below:
In undertaking the assignment, the PIU- RPO will collaborate closely with the Technical Team of the World Bank, the PIU, and relevant line Ministries and Agencies.
Skills and Qualifications
Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills, followed by an interview. The PIU-RPO will possess the following qualifications:
▪ Bachelor’s degree in public Health, Public Administration, Health System Management, or a related area. A relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage.
▪ Minimum of 5 years of project management experience, preferably with international funding projects, for example, those financed by the World Bank or other international donors/ partners. Experience collaborating with development partners and NGOs is required.
▪ Proven knowledge and understanding of project planning, coordination, and implementation, and good analytical capacity; Familiarity with data collection, entry, management, and analysis software (e.g., HMIS/ DHIS2) an asset.
▪ Experience conducting training, especially on health/ public health.
▪ Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, including building consensus and sound judgment in dealing with sensitive issues and collaborating with partners from various backgrounds and positions, including local and national authorities.
▪ Knowledge and experience of ICT-based Office applications and tools (word processing, spreadsheets and data processing, PowerPoint) will be required.
▪ Excellent people management skills with the ability to effectively delegate responsibilities, manage time and quality of tasks, ensure transparency and accountability, prioritize and maintain a collegial working environment.
Excellent interpersonal, diplomacy, and negotiation skills will be considered an advantage.
▪ Proven ability to promote and contribute to a collaborative team environment, build trust among colleagues, work effectively with colleagues and senior officials, and constructively and positively handle conflict.
▪ Proven ability to deliver results in complex and challenging environments; experience working in Somaliland and other fragile and conflict-affected situations will be an asset.
▪ Excellent written and oral communication in English and Somali.
3. TIMING Duration of Assignment:
The PIU-RPO will be engaged full-time and is expected to commence the assignment as soon as possible until 31st May 2025, with a six-month probation period. The contract is renewable annually, subject to satisfactory performance evaluation. Terms of Reference and a detailed work plan with agreed targets will be used to evaluate performance.
4. REPORTING
The PIU-RPO will report to the Senior Project Coordinator of the PIU of the MoHD and will be responsible for coordinating efforts within the region and between the RHMT and the central MoHD.
How to apply
Interested consultants must provide the following: (i) a Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three reference persons; (ii) copies of certificates of academic qualifications; and (iii) a cover letter indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to section III, para 3.14,3.16 & 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Projects Financing Goods, Works, Non -Consulting and Consulting Services, July 2016, revised November 2017 August 2018 and November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.
Interested applicants may obtain further information, including a detailed Terms of Reference from the Ministry in person or by e-mail to the address below during office hours from 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m. Saturday to Thursday.
Deadline: Expressions of interest and Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be delivered to the address below by hand, mail, courier or email on or before 30 September 2024, at 16:00 hours (4:00 PM).
How to apply:
Qualified candidates should send their CV, cover letter, qualification certificate and three appropriate references to damalprocur.mohd@sldgov.org copying to hergeyye@hotmail.com and mculimo2@gmail.com indicating “PIU Regional Project Officer” in the email’s subject line. Any applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Address of the Ministry:
Road 1, near Hargeisa Group Hospital, Hargeisa, SL
