Assistant Director: Health Support (Cervical Cancer Research Project)

The Health Foundation of South Africa is an NPC with a mission to mobilize resources that enhance public health services through collaboration with public and private stakeholders and is uniquely positioned to collaborate with the Department of Health to improve service delivery.

Against this backdrop, we need strong skillsets to drive the success of our organization and a successful candidate will be appointed by The Health Foundation for a 12-month contract.

Guided by the principles of Employment Equity, candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.

Core Areas of Work:

• Manage and coordinate research project/s related to a high burden and high priority health programme.
• Examine and appraise research projects related to the health programmes.
• Support the implementation of public health interventions and strategies aimed at improving population health outcomes.
• Monitoring, evaluation, learning (MEL) and reporting, including the development of appropriate tools for MEL.
• Project management and stakeholder engagement initiatives to support project aims.

Competencies (Knowledge/skills):

• Computer literacy.
• Project management skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and application of regulations, policies, procedures and indicators relevant to health programmes.
• Report writing and data analysis.
• Understanding of public health research.
• Good written and communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.

Experience:

• Appropriate experience in public health management/project management.
• Appropriate experience in primary health care services and management thereof.

Minimum educational qualifications:

An appropriate 3-year degree in Health Sciences or related field (equivalent or higher).

Inherent Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel.

Remuneration:

R444 036.00 (Level 9) per annum

Service benefits:

R444 036.00 (Level 9) per annum plus 37% in lieu of service benefits.

Application Process:

Submit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest qualification and details of three (2) current contactable referees to monalisa@thehealthfoundation.org.za.

Enquiries:

Ms Nicky Van der Walt on 021815 8713

Closing date:

10 March 2025

Note: Candidates may be subjected to a practical assessment.