Senior Advisor, Health Security - 2 years at Ministry of Health, Wellington 2-year fixed term opportunity
Health Security pillar of the Polynesian Health Corridors programme
Work collaboratively with Pacific country counterparts
The Polynesian Health Corridors (PHC) team supports Polynesian countries to strengthen public health systems. This includes providing technical assistance, mentoring, and facilitating connections, as well as contract management.
About the role
The Health Security team provides the six Polynesian countries with assistance to prevent and prepare for public health threats.
Over two years, the Senior Advisor, Health Security, will support the transition from an earlier focus on COVID-19 and assist the design of activities to address vaccine-preventable diseases. In addition, you will be responsible for providing high-quality advice in support of the Polynesian Health Corridors programme objectives and work programme.
This role is fixed term for 2 years and has a midpoint salary of $105,270. Appointing salary dependent on individual skills and experience.
Minimum Requirements
Strong public health and systems development experience with experience in public health system capability development.
Experience in designing public health programmes/projects.
Familiarity and experience with Polynesian countries' health and development issues and connections to Pasifika communities in New Zealand.
Demonstrated knowledge of the machinery of government.
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.
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues, and communities.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 24th November.
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.
Employer: Ministry of Health
Location: Wellington
Position type: Fixed Term Contract
Category: Government, Policy, Planning & Regulation
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