Health Advisor, Social Transformation Programmes Division (Temporary)
Reference: 110300316
Location: London, UK
Duration: 6 months
Closing Date: 4 Apr 2011
Job summary
Reporting to the Head of Health Section, the Adviser (Health) is responsible for developing and implementing, with member governments and other partners, projects and activities to achieve the MDGs. The Adviser will also provide public health advice and information, and may deputise for the Head of Health Section as necessary.
Task description
The post-holder:
- Develops and manages a portfolio of health projects, whilst continuously seeking to improve their content, scope and depth, and methods of delivery;
- Networks with member governments and other partners to develop joint programs;
- Networks with Education and Gender sections of the Division to identify areas for joint planning and programming;
- Seeks funding for the execution of projects and implements them in partnership with major stakeholders through workshops, seminars, and consultations;
- Monitors and evaluates the work of external consultants;
- Contributes to the development of Secretariat strategies for health;
- Facilitates the organisation of the annual Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting and other Ministerial meetings, in collaboration with others ensuring that important public health issues are reviewed and that a realistic work programme is agreed;
- Represents the Social Transformation Programmes Division at other fora;
- Perform other duties as required.
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