Remote Chief Sanitation & Public Health Officer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote executive position

Executive salary package

Global networking opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Chief Sanitation & Public Health Officer to lead global sanitation strategy and public health initiatives. This executive role requires extensive expertise in epidemiology, environmental health, and regulatory affairs, with the ability to drive policy and operations from a remote setting.

The ideal candidate will guide an international network, oversee budgets, mentor senior professionals, and represent the organization at conferences and media engagements.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, or related field.
• 15+ years of senior leadership in public health, sanitation, or infectious disease control.
• Proven global regulatory and policy experience and remote executive management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement national and international sanitation and public health strategy.
• Provide executive leadership for sanitation and hygiene initiatives.
• Oversee policies, standards, and protocols across entities and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations.
• Lead responses to public health crises and emergencies.

Skills

Executive leadership

Public health policy

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Remote leadership

Education

PhD in Public Health

Tools

Video conferencing

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected organization committed to upholding the highest standards of public health and safety, is seeking an exceptional Remote Chief Sanitation & Public Health Officer. This is a top-tier, fully remote executive position responsible for establishing and directing the overall sanitation and public health strategy across the organization's extensive network. You will be the foremost authority on hygiene, infectious disease control, and sanitation best practices, ensuring global compliance and driving innovation. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with profound expertise in public health, epidemiology, environmental health, and regulatory affairs. This role demands unparalleled strategic acumen, exceptional leadership, and the ability to influence policy and operations at the highest levels, all from a remote setting. You will be critical in safeguarding the health and well-being of vast populations, cementing our client’s reputation as a leader in public health and safety. This is a rare opportunity to shape impactful public health initiatives on a large scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, articulate, and implement a comprehensive, forward-thinking national and international sanitation and public health strategy.
• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all sanitation and hygiene initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and public health goals.
• Oversee the development and enforcement of robust sanitation policies, standards, and protocols across all organizational entities and facilities.
• Ensure unwavering compliance with all applicable local, national, and international health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Lead the organization's response to public health crises, including outbreaks and emergencies, by implementing effective sanitation and control measures.
• Drive innovation in sanitation science, technology, and public health interventions through research and development initiatives.
• Collaborate with government agencies, public health bodies, and industry stakeholders to advocate for and implement best practices.
• Manage and mentor a team of senior public health and sanitation professionals.
• Oversee the budget for public health and sanitation programs, ensuring fiscal responsibility and effective resource allocation.
• Represent the organization as a subject matter expert in public health and sanitation at conferences, forums, and in media engagements.

Requirements

• Doctorate (MD, PhD) in Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, or a related medical/scientific field.
• A minimum of 15 years of senior leadership experience in public health, sanitation management, or infectious disease control, with a proven track record in remote executive management.
• Extensive expertise in public health policy, sanitation science, epidemiology, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance on a global scale.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute complex public health strategies with significant organizational impact.
• Exceptional strategic leadership, visionary thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence diverse high-level stakeholders.
• Proven experience in managing large budgets and leading distributed teams effectively.
• Proficiency in advanced data analysis, public health informatics, and virtual collaboration technologies.
• Record of significant contributions to the field of public health or sanitation through research, policy development, or program implementation.

Benefits

• A premier executive salary package of ZAR.
• Fully remote executive position offering ultimate flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to lead and define public health and sanitation agendas for a major organization.
• Access to cutting-edge research, professional development, and global networking opportunities.
• Substantial impact on national and international public health outcomes.
• Comprehensive executive benefits and performance-based incentives.