The Secretariat of the Pacific Community ( SPC) invites applications for the position of Adviser, Policy Planning and Performance in its Public Health Division, located at its regional office in Suva, Fiji.
SPC works
with its 22 Pacific Island member countries and territories, providing
technical and scientific assistance across a wide range of sectors to
enhance economic, environmental, social and human development in this
region.
The Public Health Division (PHD)
has staff based in Noumea (New Caledonia), Suva (Fiji), Honiara
(Solomon Islands) and Pohnpei (Federated States of Micronesia). It
supports members in improving the health of Pacific Island people and
communities by providing assistance in public health surveillance and
prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases. PHD’s overall
goals are: (i) to improve population health and well-being, and prevent
disease and injury; (ii) to reduce gender disparities in health; and
(iii) to reduce the incidence of prevalent/priority diseases. Priority
areas are: (i) NCD prevention and control, including the major risk
factors; (ii) communicable disease surveillance and response; and (iii)
STI prevention and control, including HIV/AIDS. Under PHD’s strategic
plan 2013–2022, the division has two programmes: (i) Research, Evidence
and Information (REI), and (ii) Policy, Planning and Regulation (PPR).
REI focuses on developing the evidence base and information for policy
and actions directed at strengthening core public health functions in
member countries and territories. The aim is to assist members to
respond effectively to all public health threats rather than specific
diseases or risk factors. PPR focuses on supporting the development of
appropriate policy options in member countries and territories to
improve the health of Pacific people and contributing to national
development plans.
Role – The Adviser, Policy Planning and Performance will be
responsible for providing divisional level advisory support for
planning, monitoring evaluation and learning functions in PHD. The position will focus on the following areas:
1. Provide
support to all PHD staff with particular focus on policy, planning,
monitoring, evaluation and learning. Facilitate discussions within the
division to ensure that policy, planning, monitoring and evaluation
developments support, and align with, the PHD Strategic Plan 2013-2020.
2.
Coordinate planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning (PMEL)
activities in the division, including the development of results-focused
M&E frameworks and strengthening and supporting evaluation and
learning processes. Facilitate engagement in PMEL and clear
communication across the division. Ensure that critical division
activities are completed in accordance with the SPC Strategic Plan.
Ensure that PHD strategic, operational work plans are completed on time.
3.
Lead the development and implementation of a suitable performance
framework for PHD’s strategic plan and appropriate output/outcome
measures and indicators are available. Work with SPC’s Strategic
Engagement, Policy and Planning Facility to ensure that all monitoring,
accountability and corporate reporting requirements are met.
4.
Coordinate reporting of progress for all programmes against PHD’s
triannual work plans, and other regional policies and plans, including
preparing policy briefs and papers and leading divisional monitoring and
evaluation work. Coordinate project reporting to development partners
and participate in, and support independent mid-term and final reviews
of PHD plans and projects.
5. Strengthen and facilitate the planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning lifecycle across the division.
Profile – SPC
seeks an experienced professional with a thorough knowledge of public
health concepts, principles and practices, preferably in the Pacific
region. The selected candidate will have immaculate interpersonal and
communication skills, strong analytical skills and the ability to engage
with multiple stakeholders. He/she will also be a proactive team player
with a high level of cultural sensitivity.
Key selection criteria
1. Qualifications
Postgraduate
qualification in relevant public health, public policy, health
management, health economics or health research discipline.
2. Technical expertise
A
minimum of 5 years’ experience in public health policy, research,
planning, performance measurements and advocacy related work.
A broad knowledge of health surveillance, research, and communicable and non-communicable disease prevention and control.
Exceptional
writing and reporting skills and experience in development and
publishing communications materials in English for a variety of target
audiences.
Sound
organisational, coordination and project management skills with
capacity to work autonomously to meet deadlines and produce team
results.
Maturity, judgement and sensitivity in working with government protocols and corporate policies, clients and staff.
3. Language skills
Proficiency in English is required, with a working knowledge of French being an advantage.
4. Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness
Good interpersonal skills; a team player with the ability to network and work effectively in a multicultural setting.
Cultural sensitivity and a demonstrated understanding of developing country environments; knowledge of Pacific Island countries and territories is an advantage.
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