SSA Public Health Expert for Legal Mapping of Core Capacities Under Joint External Evaluation – Namibia (Namibian Nationals Only)

Overview

Provide technical and public health expertise to inform the legal mapping and the development of the NIPH Layperson's Bill and related policy frameworks.

Tasks Summary

• Review existing public health systems, structures, and functions in Namibia related to surveillance, preparedness, and response.
• Collaborate with the Legal Consultant to identify institutional gaps, overlaps, and inefficiencies that may hinder IHR implementation.
• Provide technical inputs on the roles, linkages, and coordination mechanisms between MoHSS, NIPH, and other national and regional public health institutions.
• Support stakeholder consultations by presenting technical perspectives on public health systems strengthening.
• Contribute to the development of recommendations for amendments to the Public and Environmental Health Act, 2015, and other relevant laws to enhance IHR implementation.
• Review and validate the draft legal mapping report from a technical and systems perspective.
• Review and analyze existing national laws, regulations, and policies related to public health and health emergency management.
• Provide inputs on the proposed mandate, structure, and functions of the NIPH to ensure technical soundness and alignment with international standards.
• Support the Legal Consultant in ensuring that the Bill reflects the functional needs and realities of Namibia's public health system.
• Participate in consultations, validation meetings, and presentations to MoHSS management, the Policy Review Committee, and EXCO.
• Provide technical justification and documentation to accompany the Cabinet Memorandum.
• Offer technical clarification to MoHSS and legal drafters during the Cabinet Committee on Legislation (CCL) review process.

Experience Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience in public health policy, systems development, or institutional strengthening.
• Proven experience in IHR (2005) implementation, health governance, or coordination of national public health institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multi-sectoral teams and government stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Namibia's health system and institutional landscape.
• 10 years or more experience in public health policy, systems development, or institutional strengthening (desirable).
• Demonstrated experience of working in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders (desirable).

Qualification Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Systems, or related field.
• An advanced degree (Master's and/or PHD qualification) would be an added advantage.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Expert knowledge of spoken and written English language is required.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Work Modality:

Remuneration: • Rate: NOB Step1 N$80,330.33 per month for a period of 6 months • Monthly renumeration • Currency: NAD