Public Health Specialist

SUMMARY:
An opportunity for a Public Health Specialist to be based in Gauteng - Centurion PERMANENT POSITION

POSITION INFO:

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 Master’s 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.

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