Jobs

The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) is inviting applications from qualified candidates for various positions based at its Secretariat in Arusha, Tanzania.

These roles offer a unique opportunity to contribute to strengthening health systems and emergency preparedness in the region. ECSA-HC is looking for professionals who are passionate, experienced, and ready to support regional health development through innovation, coordination, and collaboration.

Available Positions

• Financial Management Specialist

• Senior Emergency Preparedness and Response Specialist

• Gender, Equity and Human Rights Specialist

• Project Administrator

Contract Type: Three-year renewable
Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania
Eligibility: Nationals of ECSA-HC member states (Tanzania only for the Project Administrator role)

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit:

• A cover letter

• Curriculum Vitae

• Completed ECSA-HC Employment Application Form

• Certified copies of academic and professional certificates

• Three referees with contact details

• (For non-Tanzanians) Letter of support from the Ministry of Health in your country

📧 Submit to: vacancies@ecsahc.org
📩 CC: regsec@ecsahc.org | doid@ecsahc.org

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         🔗ECSA Employment Application Form

 Deadline for Applications: 21st June 2025

ECSA-HC is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) invites applications for the position of Communications and Advocacy Specialist 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

• Develop and implement the organization’s communications and advocacy strategy

• Promote visibility and branding of ECSA-HC

• Manage media relations and produce communication materials (press releases, policy briefs, newsletters, etc.)

• Coordinate knowledge sharing events and advocacy campaigns

• Maintain and update the ECSA-HC website and social media platforms

• Support documentation and communication during technical meetings

• Prepare speeches and reports for the Director General

• Provide training on advocacy and documentation

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree and a Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or International Relations

• Minimum 10 years of experience in communications and advocacy

• Experience with media relations and digital communications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Familiarity with public health issues is an added advantage

Contract & Benefits

Three-year renewable contract with an attractive salary package

How to Apply

Send the following to 📩 vacancies@ecsahc.org (cc: regsec@ecsahc.org, 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
✔ Portfolio of recent communication work

📥 Download Full Vacancy Advert here
📥 Download ECSA Employment Application Form here

⏳ Deadline for Applications: 13th June 2025