Posted on: Thu 04-03-2021

The Edo State Civil Service Commission is vested with the responsibilities of treating matters concerning the State Civil Service with respect to Appointments, Promotions, Discipline, Confirmation of Appointments, Transfers, Retirements, Petitions and Other related matters.

Applications are invited for the position below:

Job Title: Director, Public Health - CONMESS GL05

Job Code: PEXP11

Location: Edo

Details

• The Edo State Government is carrying out a Public Service Transformation and Enhancement Project as part of its Institutional Reform Agenda. The Project is designed to develop the Human and Organizational capabilities required to deliver efficient services to the people of Edo State, and to Make Edo Great Again.
• The services of talented experienced professionals are required to fill the above position in the Service, support the implementation of the transformation programme and to contribute to embedding the new ways of working.
• Candidates who possess the required qualifications, experience and skills and would like to join us on this exciting and challenging Transformation Journey are invited to apply. Serving Civil Servants seeking a higher challenge may also apply. The eligibility requirements and job specifications are as below:

Duties

• Lead, plan and direct the work of the Public Health Service to achieve statutory and policy objectives. Optimize the use of resources, respond effectively to current priorities and plan to meet future public health requirements.
• Develop strategic plans and work plans for public health service delivery and support inter-agency joint planning.
• Deliver a system to support surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of health, well-being, and inequalities in health outcomes in Edo State.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess a Medical or Dental degree (MBBS, or BDS) or a Master's degree in Public Health (MSc / MPH) with a minimum of 9 years’ experience.
• A Post Graduate Fellowship Training in Public Health or Community Health / Medicine would be an added advantage.

General Requirements:

• Candidates must possess the minimum academic and professional requirements for the role as stated above. Unless otherwise stated, a minimum of a second-class lower degree is required and candidate must have completed the mandatory NYSC program (where applicable). Additional educational or professional qualifications may be an added advantage.
• Candidates must also be computer literate, technology savvy, and possess good Interpersonal and leadership skills and be able to work effectively in teams.
• Successful Candidates will work in a Public Service Department or Agency that offers robust, challenging job opportunities, diverse working culture that values teamwork and leverages technology in delivering high-quality services to the people of Edo State. Responsibilities will include:
• Contributing to the implementation of the Transformation Agenda
• Participate through teamwork in contributing to the goals and objectives of the Ministry they are assigned
• Candidates applying as experienced professionals must not be more than 50 years of age by December 31, 2020.

Application Closing Date

17th March, 2021.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click Here to Start Application

Application Instructions

• Make sure you fill in all your details correctly.
• Multiple applications will not be tolerated and will attract automatic disqualification.
• All fields marked with (*) on the application page are mandatory.
• N.B All file upload size must not exceed 100kb!

Note

• Candidates may only apply for 1 position. Multiple applications will result in disqualification
• EDSG does not require candidates to make any payments to any person or organization with respect to this recruitment exercise.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and each candidate shall stand the same chance of gaining employment.
• This recruitment campaign shall be free, fair and merit-driven.

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