Red Cross appoints new SG
The Namibia Red Cross Society (NRCS) has appointed Naemi Patemoshela Heita as the new secretary-general for the humanitarian organisation with effect from today.
Heita succeeds Dorkas Kapembe-Haiduwa who served in the position since 2008.
According to a media release issued on Friday, Kapembe-Haiduwa decided not to extend her contract which ended on the 31 December.
“The Namibia Red Cross Board welcomes Heita to the NRCS and pledges its commitment and support to her as she takes over the reign of the national society,” the statement read.
Heita who is no stranger to the NRCS previously worked as the coordinator for health and care as well as deputy secretary-general.
Heita was also seconded to the southern Africa Zone of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) based in Pretoria, South Africa for the past four years where she served as the disaster risk management coordinator.
“Heita brings a rich humanitarian knowledge and experience to the national society gained over the years she worked for both the national society and the IFRC,” the statement read.
Heita is a nurse by profession and also holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration as well as a postgraduate qualification in healthcare management.
According to the statement, Heita has obtained international humanitarian related qualifications in humanitarian diplomacy and disaster management.
The NRCS board expressed its appreciation to Kapembe-Haiduwa for her eight-year tenure as the secretary-general of the organisation.
“The NRCS governing board equally expresses its appreciation to the former secretary-general, Kapembe-Haiduwa for steering the NRCS through stormy waters at the height of severe drought and mobilising resources to provide emergency assistance. The board wishes her well in her future endeavours.”
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Heita succeeds Dorkas Kapembe-Haiduwa who served in the position since 2008.
According to a media release issued on Friday, Kapembe-Haiduwa decided not to extend her contract which ended on the 31 December.
“The Namibia Red Cross Board welcomes Heita to the NRCS and pledges its commitment and support to her as she takes over the reign of the national society,” the statement read.
Heita who is no stranger to the NRCS previously worked as the coordinator for health and care as well as deputy secretary-general.
Heita was also seconded to the southern Africa Zone of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) based in Pretoria, South Africa for the past four years where she served as the disaster risk management coordinator.
“Heita brings a rich humanitarian knowledge and experience to the national society gained over the years she worked for both the national society and the IFRC,” the statement read.
Heita is a nurse by profession and also holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration as well as a postgraduate qualification in healthcare management.
According to the statement, Heita has obtained international humanitarian related qualifications in humanitarian diplomacy and disaster management.
The NRCS board expressed its appreciation to Kapembe-Haiduwa for her eight-year tenure as the secretary-general of the organisation.
“The NRCS governing board equally expresses its appreciation to the former secretary-general, Kapembe-Haiduwa for steering the NRCS through stormy waters at the height of severe drought and mobilising resources to provide emergency assistance. The board wishes her well in her future endeavours.”
Staff Reporter
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