3-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, facilitating connections, and contract management.
About the role
The Health Security team provides the six Polynesian countries with assistance to prevent and prepare for public health threats. As Senior Advisor, Health Security, you will provide high-quality advice to achieve outcomes in the Health Security pillar of the PHC programme.
You will design activities and prepare and implement detailed work plans in the Health Security pillar, particularly to strengthen the core public health system capacities in the six Polynesian countries (in line with the International Health Regulations).
This role is fixed term for 3 years and has a midpoint salary of $105,270. Appointing salary is dependent on individual skills and experience.
Ko pukenga - What you'll bring
Strong public health and systems development experience with experience in Public Health system capability development.
Experience in designing public health programmes/projects.
An understanding of the International Health Regulations is desirable.
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. To learn more about us, visit here .
Nga Uaratanga - Our values
Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues, and communities.
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
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Applications close at midnight on Sunday 24th November 2024. 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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