1. HEALTH UNLIMITED
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Programme Manager for Health Unlimited
Location: Tsumkwe (Project location) and Gobabis (Health Unlimited office)
Reports to: Africa Head of Programmes, Health Unlimited
Directly responsible for: Finance and Administration Officer
Regional Supervisor (Global Fund)
District Supervisor (Global Fund)
Field Promoters (Global Fund)
Driver (Global Fund)
Key relationships: Programmes Officer and Contracts Manager (Health Unlimited
London Office)
Africa Head of Programmes (Health Unlimited ARO Office)
Field Coordinator, Health Services Officer, Community Extension
Officer, Programmes Director and M&E Manager (NAPPA)
Background
Spanning almost a quarter of a century, Health Unlimited’s (globally trading as Health
Poverty Action (HPA)) work has grown to include programmes in 13 countries across Africa,
Asia and Latin America (with more currently in development). We always prioritise the most
poor and the most marginalised – those neglected by governments and almost everyone
else. This has led us to work in some very difficult environments, often providing the only
external assistance. Health Poverty Action currently employs about 300 staff worldwide, and
has an annual turnover of around £14 million.
Health levels and poverty levels are inextricably bound together. Each is both a cause and a
consequence of the other. Put positively, this means there is great power in an approach
that addresses both of them and improvements in one yield improvements in the other. This
is the approach Health Unlimited is committed to. It makes health first and foremost not a
medical challenge – though that plays its part – but a fundamental issue of justice and
human rights.
Working with communities to build local capacity, Health Unlimited’s programmes seek to
pioneer new approaches. We take a holistic approach, focusing not just on the health sector
but being prepared to do anything we can to help make the biggest possible difference to
health. Our programmes attach a high priority to strengthening health systems, supporting
safe birthing, prevention of life-threatening diseases such as malaria, TB, HIV, and other
dangerous infections and improving communities’ health-seeking behaviour.
Health Unlimited’s programmes also attach great importance to other factors such as
nutrition, water and sanitation, income generation, and the social, economic and
environmental determinants of health. Our programmes take a rights-based approach,
strengthening poor and marginalised communities to advocate on their own behalf.

2. HPA in Namibia has been established since 1991 and has been working with the San
community since, after the inception of its first “Bushmanland” project which continued
through to 1998.
The Namibia Community Health programme (NCHP) followed, resulting in two phases; the
first phase from 1997 – 2002, funded by EU/DFID, and the second phase from 2002 – 2006
which was funded by BLF for £837,452. This programme addressed the primary healthcare
needs of San communities and their immediate neighbours in two project areas, in Tsumkwe
and Omaheke, by strengthening the capacity of the MoHSS to improve community-based
control of major communicable diseases.
Subsequently the £1,156,132 Namibia Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health Programme
(NASRHP) funded by the EC began in 2006 until 2010. This project was implemented to
contribute to improve the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of San adolescents and their
non-San-speaking peers (10-24 years old) by improving the social acceptability and
utilisation of Adolescent Friendly Health Services provided by the Ministry of Health and
Social Services (MoHSS) in Omaheke Region and Tsumkwe Constituency (East and West)
of Namibia.
The Health, Education, Awareness and Rights for The San (HEARTS) Project which started
in 2011 recently came to a close at the end of March. This £485,848, DFID funded project
worked to improve health for San communities and their neighbours in Tsumkwe
constituency. It increased the capacity of a local partner to empower San communities and
their neighbours to demand appropriate health services; increased knowledge of HIV,
tuberculosis (TB) and malaria symptoms, transmission mechanisms and preventative
actions among San communities and their neighbours; piloted innovative community-based
health service deliveries and disseminate good practice models; increased MoHSS
responsiveness to health needs of San communities and their neighbours; and advocated
for the health rights of the marginalised San indigenous communities in Namibia.
Currently there is an ongoing TB control and management project through scaling up
community directly observed therapy, short-course (DOTS) with funds from the Global Fund
which has been ongoing since 2006. This project ensures that community members in the
Tsumkwe area who have defaulted on TB treatment are traced, taken to the nearest clinic or
health centre for an assessment and are put on treatment. New cases of suspected TB
patients are also traced, assessed and treated through this project.
Project Description
Health Unlimited is recruiting for a Programme Manager to oversee the implementation of
its new project Mothers Own Their Health Education Rights (MOTHER) funded by the Big
Lottery Fund (BLF). The project’s core strategies include:
1. Community mobilization to empower target communities and improve MNH/SRH
service-seeking behaviour, outreach and referral linkages to enhance service access;
2. Capacity building of partners and stakeholder and system strengthening to enhance
service quality and cultural appropriateness; and
3. Evaluation and research to facilitate learning and decision-making.
This position is for 12 months, from 1st
February 2015 to 31 January 2016, with the
possibility of contract renewal.

3. The post holder will also have responsibility for the overall management of Health Unlimited
existing project, the Global Fund TB Round 10 project, whose objective is the sensitisation of
the Tsumkwe Community on TB care and MDR-TB, and management of Community Based
TB Care (CBTBC) in Tsumkwe Constituency, thereby reducing the TB infection rate in the
area.
Main functions of the post:
1. To oversee project staff and finances, ensuring that the project is implemented
according to the objectives set out in the project design
Project Cycle Management
• Lead the preparation and ensure the application of annual work plans and budgets for
submission to partner and donor agency in accordance with project proposals
• Coordinate all project related activities in collaboration with partner, including advocacy,
capacity building, surveys, health education material, community outreach, awareness
raising, development education
• Follows up and provides technical facilitation so that project activities are smoothly
implemented and outputs/results produced in accordance with project proposals, budgets,
and donor contracts
• Respond to and communicate to Africa Head of Programmes on internal and external
influences which affect or have the potential to affect project progress
• Manage the project office and hold direct responsibility for project staff
• Brief and liaise with contracted staff and consultants
• Ensure the project is effectively monitored and evaluated
• Ensure that Programme plans and reports are submitted timely to HPA head office, donors
and government partner offices.
Financial and Asset Management
• Manage all project finances according to internal procedures, policies and requirements, as
well as those of the partner and donor.
• In conjunction with the FAO and HU staff, monitor and report on financial expenditure against
the budget, produce monthly accounts and quarterly forecasts
• Ensure that all project assets are maintained, stored securely and used in accordance with
agreed activities
• Ensure that major project expenditures are made and monitored against budgets and in
accordance with donor contracts, with necessary follow up on variances
• Oversee and support the preparation of annual budgets and annual expenditure reports
• Ensure that efficient office systems are maintained in the projects
• Ensure timely requests for transfers of funds from Health Unlimited head office
• Ensure that proper preparations are made for annual audits, timely conduct of annual audits
and follow up actions
2. To report on project progress to NAPPA management, Health Unlimited, Government
and donors
• Monitor and report monthly, quarterly and yearly on activities against objectives to Health
Unlimited headquarters in London and to donor, and other relevant stakeholders, using
formats as directed
• Maintain good and regular communications with Health Unlimited headquarters in London
concerning all operational and policy matters

4. • Maintain good communications with all field staff advising them of changes in project plans,
policy or procedures
3. Manage relations with partners at field level to ensure that all decisions are taken
in a collaborative way
• Facilitate field visits by the partner and maintain open communication lines to ensure
partner is informed and feeds in to all important project decision
• Maintain close relations with all local stakeholders, including traditional leaders and state
authorities
• Promote direct and indirect dialogue with project beneficiaries to ensure project activities
are meeting needs
4. Human Resources and Administration
• Manage the field office, ensuring that all internal, partner and donor procedures are followed
• Ensure that all Human Resource policies and procedures are followed
• Line manage project staff, set individual objectives, appraise performance, identify capacity
building needs
• Understand and apply grievance and disciplinary procedures, with reference to internal
procedures and Namibian law
• Be committed to team building, professional development and promote a supportive
environment for staff
• Ensure that equal opportunities procedures and child protection policies are adhered to
• Review, monitor, and implement Health Unlimited’s safety procedures and security situation,
and ensure that staff members are aware of these procedures
• Promote team-building activities and carryout conflict resolution, as necessary
5. Programme development
• Identify and develop growth opportunities in project area and beyond with support from
the London and ARO office
• Lead on proposal writing and budget preparation with support from the FAO, London and
ARO office
Person specification
Essential requirements
• Namibian citizenship or permanent residency/right to work
• Significant experience of implementing health and development sector projects in the
field, preferably in Namibia
• Master's degree in a relevant discipline such as public health, development or human
rights
• Proven report and proposal writing skills
• A track record of good management and leadership skills
• Experience of financial management at the project level
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Demonstrable computing skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, internet)
• Willingness to live and work in remote areas with few amenities

5. • Capacity to be flexible under difficult circumstances and to adapt to changing working
conditions
• Commitment to working with marginalised people and upholding their rights
Qualified applications should send their application form to Health Unlimited no later than
Monday 5th
January, 2015 5pm. The form can be found at www.healthpovertyaction.org
and should be returned to personnel@healthpovertyaction.org before the application
deadline. CVs will not be accepted.

6. • Capacity to be flexible under difficult circumstances and to adapt to changing working
conditions
• Commitment to working with marginalised people and upholding their rights
Qualified applications should send their application form to Health Unlimited no later than
Monday 5th
January, 2015 5pm. The form can be found at www.healthpovertyaction.org
and should be returned to personnel@healthpovertyaction.org before the application
deadline. CVs will not be accepted.