Health Director

1 month ago

Parktown North, Gauteng, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time
Main Job Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will lead the company in developing and delivering the Health strategy, managing the financial health, and overseeing the governance and stakeholder engagement responsibilities.


Key Performance Areas:

  • Develop and drive the strategy and direction for the Unit that maintains and grows its impact and relevance in the health economics, law, and policy environment.
  • Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team of researchers and scholars.
  • Develop and execute 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.
  • Secure funding and manage resources to sustain and expand the Unit's research initiatives.
  • Mentor the next generation of health economists and policy experts.

Requirements:

  • PhD or MBBCH Degree or equivalent in Health Economic, Health Law, or Public Health, or a related field with an Associate Prof 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, you may 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.
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.


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Please note that AJ Personnel reserves the right to modify or withdraw this job posting at any time without notice.

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