Head of Operations (full-time, fixed term)

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Head of Operations to join SolidarMed Lesotho. As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across key support functions, ensuring that strong systems, processes, and resources are in place to enable high-quality programme delivery across Lesotho.

Contract Type
Fixed term appointment (3 years and subject to extension)

Place of Assignment
Maseru, Lesotho

Eligibility
Open to Basotho citizens and candidates who already possess the legal right to reside and work in Lesotho. Work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Start of Contract
September 2026

The Role

The Head of Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for SolidarMed Lesotho’s support functions, including finance, human resources, administration, procurement, logistics, IT, compliance, risk management, and asset management. As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Operations contributes to organisational development, strategic and operational planning, institutional strengthening, and continuous improvement of internal systems and processes. The position also serves as Deputy Country Director and assumes delegated leadership responsibilities during the absence of the Country Director.
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