WAIPH Head of Conference Secretariat (HoCS)

Organization:

West African Institute of Public Health (WAIPH)

Location:

Abuja

Grade:

Internationally recruited position

Type:

Short-term

Occupational Groups:

Conference Services, Managerial positions, Coordinator Positions

Closing Date:

August 30th, 2024

About WAIPH:

WAIPH is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background, and culture. We encourage qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non- and under-represented member nations, and persons with disabilities to apply. All staff members are required to uphold our values and adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct.

Organizational Setting:

WAIPH is the convener of the International Africa Primary Health Care Forum (APHCF) and provides the Secretariat of the Africa Primary Health Care Forum Partnership (APHCFP). The APHCF Secretariat coordinates the Forum, sustains liaison and communication with APHCFP Members, and provides operational execution of the Forum and associated services.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead the Secretariat of the APHCF
- Support the functioning of subcommittees and their Chairpersons
- Ensure integrity in implementation of APHCF Governance procedures
- Coordinate partnership and fundraising efforts
- Deliver conference products and develop related knowledge management systems

Requirements:

- Advanced university degree in Public Health, Social or Political Sciences, Economics, Public Administration, Translation or Interpretation, International Relations, or a related field
- Ten years of relevant experience in conference management, programme management, communications, and liaison within a partnership or coalition platform
- Working knowledge of English and one other African Union language

Competencies:

- Equity-driven
- Results-focused
- Leading, engaging, and empowering
- Communication
- Partnering and advocating
- Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
- Strategic thinking

Technical/Functional Skills:

- Experience in organizing and managing international conferences
- Knowledge of WAIPH's mandate, programmes, and functioning at continental level
- Experience in drafting reports and documents in required languages

How to Apply:

Send your Expression of Interest (EOI) to aphcf@publichealth-edu.org with the subject line "HoCs APHCF" by August 30th, 2024.

Head of Conference Secretariat (HoCS), Africa Primary Health Care Forum Partnership

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