Health Director

1 month ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

Job Summary:

The Health Director will lead the company's health strategy and operations, overseeing the development and delivery of the health strategy, managing financial health, and building influential stakeholder relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and drive the strategy and direction for the health unit, maintaining and growing its impact and relevance in the health economics, law, and policy environment.
  • Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of researchers and scholars, developing and executing a visionary research agenda that addresses critical health economic and policy challenges.
  • Collaborate with governmental bodies, NGOs, and international organizations to influence health policy and practice, securing funding and managing resources to sustain and expand the unit's research initiatives.
  • Mentor the next generation of health economists and policy experts, ensuring the development of a skilled and knowledgeable workforce.

Requirements:

  • PhD or MBBCH Degree or equivalent in Health Economics, Health Law, or Public Health, or a related field with an Associate Professor Level (or eligible) or Full Professor Level.
  • 5-10 years' experience working in a senior position in a research environment, with expertise in grant funding, stakeholder engagement, strategy development, and implementation in a health research environment.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Outstanding academic record.
  • Skilled at networking and influencing stakeholders and thought leaders.
  • Confident and competent at engaging with the media.
  • Experienced in working and directing multidisciplinary teams.
  • Practical experience in conducting health research using qualitative and/or quantitative designs.
  • Resilient and energetic.
  • Systematic and quality-focused.
  • Tactful, respectful, and non-judgmental.
  • Good administrative skills.
  • Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines.
  • Self-motivated, able to work independently, and work as part of a diverse/multidisciplinary team.
  • Assertive and confident.
  • Collaborative and adaptable.
  • Able to lead and manage compliance across the organization.
  • Experienced in development, maintenance, and implementation of policies and procedures.
  • Experience in teaching and supervision.

How to Apply:

  • Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience, submit a detailed updated CV.
  • Please apply online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions.
  • AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant.
  • Please note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
  • AJ Personnel will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
  • If you have not received a response within two (2) weeks from applying, your application was most likely unsuccessful.


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