Fixed term for 5 years
Access to Essential Medicines pillar of the Polynesian Health Corridors programme
Work collaboratively with Pacific country counterparts. The Polynesian Health Corridors (PHC) team supports Polynesian countries through a range of modalities.
In addition to directly assisting countries in some areas, the PHC team also contracts partners/suppliers for technical assistance, acts as a knowledge hub, supports mentoring, and facilitates connections.
About the role
The Access to Essential Medicines (AEM) pillar's objective is to provide Polynesian countries with advice and support in the stock management, technology, and procurement of reliable, safe, and affordable medicines.
As Lead AEM, you will provide strategic and technical advice to establish and deliver the programme activity plans for the pillar. You will lead the strategic development, planning, monitoring, reporting, and implementation of the Access to Essential Medicines pillar.
You will provide technical advice to Polynesian countries as required, through supporting other leaders in the group. This role is fixed term for 5 years and has a salary midpoint of $140,938, actual salary dependent on your experience.
Ko pukenga - What you'll bring
Familiar with health and development issues of Polynesian countries and the connections to Pasifika communities in NZ
Knowledge of international development, development programmes, and principles
Significant experience in matters relating to pharmaceuticals and pharmacy management
Highly analytical mindset and strong written skills with the ability to convey to a range of audiences
Tertiary qualification in Pharmacy, Public Health, Population Health, or a relevant field
About us
At Manatu Hauora Ministry of Health, we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters.
Nga Uaratanga - Our values
Manaakitanga - we show care, inclusion, respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
Kaitiakitanga - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
Whakapono - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing
Kokiri ngatahi - we connect and work together collectively towards a common purpose.
Me pehea te tono mai - How to apply
Click APPLY and make sure to include your cover letter and CV. For any questions or a confidential korero, contact ******. Applications close at midnight on Friday 15th November. We are reviewing applications as they come in, and interviews will take place between 19th November and 6th December.
We place importance on our people having a sense of belonging, so if you require adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.
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