Director Of Public Health Sandton

Geotech; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An international public health organization is looking for a Director to lead their South Africa team, focusing on advocacy and communication within public health. Candidates should have at least 8 years of relevant experience and a degree in Communication, Journalism, Economics, or Public Health. The role involves overseeing project management, client relations, and developing strategic partnerships. Competitive remuneration package to be discussed.

Qualifications

• No less than 8 years of experience required within the Public Health advocacy space.

Responsibilities

• Oversee communications and advocacy strategies for clients.
• Manage project finances and develop budgets.
• Serve as the main contact for clients on assigned projects.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Project management

Client management

Education

Degree in Communication, Journalism, Economics, or Public Health

Job description

Overview

Director - Public Health Our International client within the Public Health space is seeking a Director to join their SA team. This individual will need to have had experience at this level or have been in a role such as Senior Manager. Our client's focus is communication, advocacy, research, and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Areas of partnerships would be NGOs, Governments, Foundations, Academic Institutions including product development partnerships focusing within Public Health, Climate change as well as the Developmental space.
• Communication: Strong writing skills essential, including writing for projects and programs, as well as preparing press / media releases.
• Project Management: Developing and executing communications and advocacy strategies for clients and partners, focused on major regional health and development challenges.
• Overseeing project finances and developing budgets.
• Client Management: Being the main contact person for various clients on assigned projects, working with donors and funders.
• As a Director within our client's organization, you will be involved in various areas, from forming strategies for clients to communication, seeing each project through, as well as managing several projects and people simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Required
• No less than 8 years of experience required within the Public Health advocacy space.
• Degree in Communication, Journalism, Economics, or Public Health.

Package & Remuneration

To be discussed, R ctc upwards.