DIRECTOR GENERAL

ADVERTISEMENT OF VACANCY IN THE PUBLIC SERVICE

The Vanuatu Public Service Commission wishes to inform the public of an advertisement of the following Senior Position within the Government on Contract Basis;

Status : Advertisement
Position Title : Director General
Ministry : Ministry of Health
Job level :  DG
Grade :  1.1
Annual Salary : VT 6,933,000
Location : Port Vila

Purpose of the Position:

The Director Generals main functions are to oversee and coordinate overall management and implementation of the core programs and priorities of the Ministry. He or she is an Administrator and policy advisor to the Minister. DG’s Office is to ensure that the Ministry achieve efficiently and effectively its strategic objectives and to be accountable to PSC and the Government.

Selection Criteria:

Qualification – Master’s Degree.

Special Business Education – Health Administration, Business Administration and Management, Laws, Economic studies or any other related field.

Experience – A Minimum 20 years’ experience or above in a Senior leadership or management role either in Public or Private Sector Institution, relating to Health sector.

Technical Competencies – In-depth Knowledge on Health sector strategy and Ability to Develop Health associated policies to be implemented by MOH.

Generic Competencies – Strong leadership skills, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Management and Organizational skills, Financial and Budget Management, Project Management, Problem solving and Analytical skills, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation and Policy development.

Leadership Competencies – Strategic Vision and Direction, Decision Making and Accountability, Process Management, Motivated, Result Oriented, team leadership and Change Management.

Behavioural Competencies – Integrity and Ethical conduct, Collaboration and Teamwork, Adaptability and Flexibility, Decision making.

Language – Bislama, French and English.

The Office of the Public Service Commission will provide any interested person with the information package containing details of the above vacancy including duties, responsibilities, and reporting arrangements. Both men and women are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Applications must attach a Certified Medical certificate from a registered Nurse Practician and a recent Police Clearance and address each of the selection criteria referred to the information Package using the Job Application Form (PSC FORM 3.2) and directed to the Human Resources Management Unit of the Office of Public Service Commission, Phone 33360, PMB 9017, and Port Vila no later than 4:00pm of Thursday 14 th May 2026.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be informed accordingly for interview.

Applications can be delivered to HRM Unit, Office of the Public Service Commission or send their applications to email: gshem@psc.gov.vu or wkalmatak@psc.gov.vu or bdavid@psc.gov.vu or mggaraesere@psc.gov.vu .