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Senior Health Specialist (Executive Level 2)

LB037 - Senior Health Specialist (Executive Level 2)
 
Position Number:LB037
Section:Health Quality Section
Branch:Education and Health Branch
Division:Policy and Sector Division
Location:Canberra, ACT
Advertised:08 November 2012
Applications Due:26 November 2012
Salary:$112,527 - $130,460
 
Duties
We are looking for a Senior Health Specialist to take on a stimulating and challenging role working in the second largest sector of the Australian Government aid program. As a member of our agency wide health network, the Senior Specialist will contribute to technical quality and best practice across AusAID health policy and program areas and drive efforts to reduce poverty, primarily in the Asia Pacific. The position reports to the Principal Sector Specialist and Head of Profession for Health within the Policy and Sector Division. An essential requirement of the job is a post graduate degree in international public health, international development or the equivalent. You will also require at least 10-15 years’ experience in health or a health related discipline in international development with strong leadership, technical, planning, analytical and communication skills. We are particularly interested in candidates with policy and program experience in maternal and child health, health financing and health systems strengthening in low and middle income countries.
 
Eligibility / Other Requirements
The position is open to Australian and non-Australian citizens. For Australian citizens, employment will be offered on an ongoing basis. Non citizens will be offered an initial contract of 18 months with the possibility of extension and transition to ongoing dependent on Australian residency and citizenship status.
 
Agency Contact
If, after receiving the selection documentation, you require further information, please contact Benedict David on (02) 6178 4593.
 
Accessing Selection Criteria Document
Selection Documentation [PDF file - 208 KB]  PDF file
Selection Documentation [Word file - 105 KB]  PDF file
Note that this selection documentation will not be available after the closing date.
 
AusAID is committed to workplace equity and diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous Australians, people with diverse cultural backgrounds and people with a disability.
 
How To Apply
Click on the link below to apply for this position online.
PLEASE NOTE: You have until midnight (Canberra time) on the closing date specified above to submit your application.