An opportunity for a Public Health Specialist to be based in Gauteng – Centurion
PERMANENT POSITION
Responsibilities :
- Promote strong technical implementation and program management
- Facilitate a culture of using routine evidence for timely programmatic decision-making
- Develop strategic plans based on what funders, government and S-N requires
- Write operational protocols for new programmes or extensions of the current ones
- Monitor and evaluate progress toward goals/targets/outcomes
- Initiate development of new programmes and innovations in ongoing programmes
- Develop and ensure that effective and efficient systems and process are in place to support delivery of high quality care and prevention services
- Ensure all reporting obligations are met
- Disseminate program evaluation and/or research findings and communicate all findings to key stakeholders (i.e., government or funders)
- Provide guidance to all programmes including the development and management of operational procedures
- Contribute to research programmes and activities related to programme areas
- Ensure the quality and effectiveness of all programmes
Requirements :
- 7+ years practical public health and/or clinical work experience in the areas of HIV and Sexual Reproductive Health technical program design and implementation.
- MBChB or Masters degree in Public Health a must, MD preferred.
- Minimum 5 years staff management experience and a demonstrated affinity for working through others and strengthening the capacity of teams to assume higher levels of responsibility over time.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing/implementing integrated HIV/SRH/Behavioural clinical service delivery programs.
- Demonstrated experience working on donor funded programs and familiarity with other international donors such as USAID, CDC, and the Global Fund
- Research experience in public health services, preferably in HIV and/or SRH
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to convey information to various audiences, including a range of cultures and backgrounds
- Ability to garner trust among project team and stakeholders
Only Candidates that meet the above requirements will be considered for this position.