Public Health Specialist, Provincial Liaison Lead

The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria is seeking an individual for the position of Public Health Specialist, Provincial Liaison Lead in the PEPFAR Office.

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications Required: NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM. Items 1- 5 are ALL REQUIRED 1. Education: Honor’s degree in public health, public policy, public administration, epidemiology, demography, social or behavioural science, or related discipline is required. 2. Experience: - A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible work experience in public administration, public health, or public policy setting, including a minimum of three years experience in program management and/or coordination is required. - A minimum of one year of supervisory/project management work, to include supervision of employees or contractors is required. 3. Language: English level IV (fluent) reading/writing/speaking is required. 4. Knowledge: - A broad knowledge of the SAG operational environment, including a detailed knowledge of the structure and operations of the South African Department of Health, Department of Social Development, Department of Basic Education, Premier’s Office, and Provincial AIDS Councils and the environment for health care delivery at the national, provincial, and district level in South Africa is required. - A detailed knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of SAG and the local jurisdiction related to health care delivery and public health issues commonly encountered in the implementation of PEPFAR-supported activities within the assigned jurisdiction is required. - A comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and strategies for implementing, managing, and evaluating public health programs and public policy implications affecting management of these programs is required. 5. Skills and Abilities: - An ability to independently analyze political, social, economic, and policy issues and formulate, present, and successfully defend complex activity design and implementation actions and documents in clear, effective, and professional manner is required. - Must possess skill in conducting detailed analyses of complex functions and grantee performance. - Must have the interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external management to insight interagency participation and cooperation. - Must have a high level of writing skills, administrative and management skills, policy and diplomacy skills - Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite 2007. (This will be tested.)

Job Specification

Basic Function of Position: In support of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) the incumbentrepresents the U.S. Government (USG) agencies directly supervising the nine PEPFAR Provincial Liaisons (PPL) (Consulate-based and non-Consulate-based) in each of the provinces. The incumbent represents United States Government agencies to the South African government (SAG) and PEPFAR implementing grantees on programmatic and operational issues and prepares reports, briefing materials, and talking points for the PEPFAR Coordinator and the US Ambassador related to PEPFAR programs. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining good relationships between the South African Government, the United States Government, and grantees. Basic Salary: R335,582 – R469,815 per annum Cash Benefits: R101,311 – R112,497 per annum Non-cash benefits include medical, pension and others where applicable Closing: September 14, 2012 (Close of Business) For more details on the Application and Selection process, please go to: Please note that this link will take you to the p-net site. http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html Register and Apply via: http://americanembassy.pnet.co.za