Job Description
Position Title: Public Health Specialist
Location: Colombo
Employer: MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES / DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
Vacancy Announcement: Public Health Specialist
Job Purpose:
- The Public Health Specialist (PHS) is a member of the MSF South Asia (India and Sri Lanka) Medical Research Innovation & Social Mission (MRIS) team
- Focusing on developing and implementing advocacy strategies, supporting research on public health interventions, and raising awareness on key obstacles to healthcare
- Collaborating with stakeholders in the public health field in the South Asia region
Main Functions and Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning
- Supporting activities to develop overall strategic objectives and action plans
- Evaluating strategic opportunities for engagement in ending TB by 2030
- Coordinating with team members on various dossiers like TB, AMR, Dengue, NCD
- Networking, coordinating, and representing MSF in key discussions and conferences
Key Dimensions:
- Financial dimensions: Engaging with MSF sections and stakeholders for budget alignment
- Other dimensions: Management of Infectious Disease, NCDs, and climate change dossiers
Key Interactions:
- Members of the MRIS Team, Management Team, Programs Unit, Public Health Department
- External organizations relevant to the Infectious Disease and NCD dossiers
Profile Requirements:
- Educational requirement: Post-graduate degree in public health, tropical medicine, or equivalent
- Relevant Experience: 3-5 years in healthcare projects/operational research
- Competencies requirements: Analytical Thinking, Strategic Vision, Results Orientation, etc.
We offer:
- Contract duration: One year with a possibility of extension
- Compensation: USD 2335 to USD 3329 per month with additional benefits
- Medical coverage for employees and dependents
- Standard MSF international package benefits
HOW TO APPLY: Please send your CV and a letter of motivation to the provided link
Last application date: 1st July 2024
Remarks: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
