East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community

Vacancy Advertisement

Post of Office Messenger

The East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA-HC) invites applications for the Post of Office Messenger from suitably qualified persons who are nationals and/or eligible residents of the United Republic of Tanzania. The position is tenable at the ECSA Health Community Secretariat in Arusha.

The Organization

The ECSA-HC is a regional intergovernmental organization set up in 1974 to foster cooperation that will lead to the strengthening of health care programmes in the region and promote the attainment of the highest possible standards of health among member states. The Member States of the ECSA Health Community are Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

Broad Purpose of the Post

The Office Messenger is expected to support functions which contribute to the effective and efficient operations of the Organization. Specifically, to ensure the provision of efficient delivery and distribution of mails and documents for ECSA Health Community.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Post

i. Distribute files internally. ii. To maintain files registry iii. Facilitate procurement of office groceries iv. To produce quarterly report on the use of office groceries v. To maintain daily cleaning of the kitchen and utensils vi. Deliver and collect mail and consignments to and from couriers and/or

post office.

vii. To distribute mails and parcels outside the office and collect the same from couriers and post office to ensure it is received in time.

viii. Preparation of tea/coffee etc. ix. To arrange documents and files in ranking or cabinets in the registry. x. To file documents in the appropriate files. xi. To receive, record and distribute incoming and internally memorandum. xii. To record and arranging for the efficient and timely dispatch of all

correspondences xiii. Perform any other related functions and duties as may be assigned by

the supervisor.

Minimum Entry Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

i. Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education. ii. Valid scooter/motorcycle driving license. iii. A driving Certificate from an accredited training institutions such as

National Institute of Transport (NIT) or Vocational Education Training Authority (VETA) will be an added advantage

iv. At least three to five years’ work experience as a messenger in a reputable organization preferably in an international organization.

Essential Skills and Competencies Required

i. Good communication skills of both oral and written English Language. ii. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. iii. Basic computer skills Language: Fluency in both spoken and written English.

Age: Between 30 and 45 years of age

Remuneration Package

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate. The details of the package may be obtained on request from the Director General ECSA Health Community Secretariat, Arusha.

Contract Appointment

This is a three-year contract appointment renewable upon satisfactory performance and subject to availability of funding.

Method of Application

Candidates who wish to apply for the Post should do so by submitting the following:

i. Brief Application Letter stating why the candidate feels suitable for the Post

ii. Detailed Curriculum Vitae.

iii. Completed Application form for ECSA-HC posts (available under vacancies/opportunities > jobs on www.ecsahc.org

iv. Copies of Educational and Professional Certificates

v. Names of three (3) referees with their addresses including telephone, fax and e-mail

Deadline for Applications: Applications should reach the address below by 31st January, 2018

The Director General East, Central and Southern Africa- Health Community

Plot 157 Oloirien, Njiro Road P.O. Box 1009 Arusha, Tanzania

Tel: Off: +255-27-250 8362/3; 250 4106 Fax: +255-27-254125/250 8292

E-mail: vacancies@ecsa.or.tz with copies to doid@ecsa.or.tz

Website: www.ecsahc.org

The ECSA Health Community is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.