29 Health Policy jobs in South Africa

Our International client within the Public Health space is seeking a Director to join their SA team. This individual will need to have had experience at this level or have been in a role such as Senior Manager.

Our client's focus is communication, advocacy, research, and strategy. The areas of partnerships include NGOs, Governments, Foundations, and Academic Institutions, with a focus on product development partnerships within Public Health, Climate Change, and the Developmental space.

Areas of focus

Communication : Strong writing skills are essential, including writing for projects and programs, as well as preparing for press/media releases.

Project Management : Developing and executing communication and advocacy strategies for clients and partners, focused on major regional health and development challenges. Overseeing project finances and developing budgets.

Client Management : Serving as the main contact person for various clients on assigned projects and working with donors and funders.

As a Director within our client's organization, you will be involved in various areas, from forming strategies for clients to managing several projects and people simultaneously.

Required

No less than 8 years of experience required within the Public Health advocacy space.

Qualification

Degree in Communication, Journalism, Economics, or Public Health.

To be discussed, R900 ctc upwards.

Requisition #

DM-L5.22

Job title

Public Health & Fire Modeller

Category

Drafting and Modelling

Contract type

Permanent (Employee)

Full Time

Cape Town - Century City, WC ZA (Primary)

Description

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact.

Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years’ experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders across Africa and the Middle East. We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people’s lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

What kind of talent do we pursue?

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

Role Responsibility

1. Lead a team of modelers within a discipline.
2. Execute the 3D digital build with the required authoring software to accurately capture the design and all design related data.
3. Pay careful consideration to the context, relevant interfaces, and buildability of the model elements during the digital build.
4. Ensure that all required metadata not automatically generated is manually added to the digital build elements, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and a real commitment to data accuracy.
5. Achieve completion of various aspects of the digital build as set out in the TIDP/Drawing register to maintain the agreed cadence of model federation and information sharing.
6. Achieve ongoing project adherence to the BEP/EIRs and communicate opportunities for efficiency enhancement to the BIM coordinator.
7. Pay close attention to quality of outputs.

Minimum Requirements

1. Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent and an industry recognised Modelling or Draughting qualification.
2. Minimum of 5 years experience as a Plumbing & Fire Digital Modeller.
3. Revit for MEP is essential.
4. Familiarity with delivering projects in the global commercial built environment.
5. Ability to use initiative to resolve tasks or problems.
6. Familiarity with BIM360 and Autodesk Construction Cloud advantageous.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

Our client in the Public Health space is seeking an Operations Co-Ordinator. This position plays a vital role in team resource management, meeting/travel planning and logistics, and contract management and payment, primarily in SA. Experience in working with a global team is also ideal. The Operations Coordinator must possess a keen eye for detail, planning, organization and enjoy building and refining implementation processes and systems. The ideal candidate should be able to work adeptly both independently and in a team.

• Operations Support
  • Coordinate the operations workplan and project managing operations projects of varying types and scopes
  • Provide operational support
  • Primarily support contract development, management, oversight, payments, liaising with program staff leads and contractors for the Southern Africa Hub and as needed globally
  • Coordinate travel arrangements, including booking flights, reserving meeting spaces, and providing other logistical support as required for events for the Southern Africa hub and as needed globally
  • Manage procurement of office supplies, equipment, and technology for the Southern Africa hub.
  • Coordinate and monitor routine maintenance services for the Southern Africa hub including planning and coordinating office moves, setting up office space, standard equipment repairs, or minor renovation projects as needed.
  • Track and process invoices, contracts, expense reports, etc. through ADS
• General Administrative Support
  • Support the Southern Africa Director with calendaring support and travel arrangements and other forms of support as prioritized and other duties as needed, including booking travel and submitting reimbursements
  • Support Southern Africa Hub with logistics for events.
  • Compose, edit and/or draft presentation materials (Powerpoint), background documents (Word) and materials, reports and agendas for the organisation

4 years related experience

Bcom Degree

• HR Services, Recruitment & Selection

Zutari: Co-creating an engineered impact. Zutari is a well-established, management-owned engineering firm with almost 90 years' experience. As human-centred engineering consultants and advisors, we are trusted by our clients, business partners, communities and other stakeholders across Africa. We co-create engineering solutions that have a positive impact and improve people's lives. Zutari values inclusion and recognises the importance of a diverse, talented workforce, believing that people need other people to succeed.

We employ people with the right attitude and a positive mindset, who are motivated by doing the right thing, getting things done and share a sense of urgency. People who have an impact in our teams and broader community. People who think differently and connect with those around them to co-create new opportunities and leave a meaningful legacy.

• Manage full design aspects for Mechanical Services across a range of building services projects.
• Analysing project requirements in the context of various codes and standard and develop conceptual designs through to a set of construction information.
• Directing a small team to ensure compliant designs are delivered to agreed programmes.
• Manage and coordinate interdisciplinary interfaces.
• Develop scripts and add-ins to automate repetitive design aspects and/or to check various design compliance aspects (using e.g., Dynamo, Python).
• Strong understanding of local, international codes and standards, including those applicable to South Africa, Middle East & Australia.
• Representation at client and professional meetings and being able to present work and engage in technical conversations.
• Maintaining accountability for resourcing, timeliness, quality, risk management, project financial performance, scope management and keeping the client informed on project progress.

• BSc/BEng, or MSc/MEng in Mechanical Engineering.
• Active professional registration with a certified engineering body.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years’ experience as a Mechanical (PH&F) Engineer within the Built Environment. (International experience will be highly advantageous).
• Strong technical and view of building services, focusing mainly on Mechanical.
• Strong proficiency in Revit would be an advantage working on your projects.
• Strong proficiency in IES & HAP and mechanical simulation software is highly advantageous.
• Being confident, a team player, approachable.

We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment, and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Design Services

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$20,000 Sign on Bonus, Assisted Relocation, Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual, Student Loan Repayment, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Accelerated Promotion and Referral Bonus Awards may be available. Location negotiable based on current vacancies.

This Public Notice is to collect applications and fill vacancies as they occur. Applications will be retained for 90 days and reviewed weekly.

Please reference the specific Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications standards for the 0701 Job Series.

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education. The AVMA web site has a listing of all AVMA-accredited veterinary medical schools. OR Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools that are not accredited by the AVMA Council on Education must meet one of the following requirements and submit supporting documentation: Proof of certification of their final transcript by the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) (Completion of ECFVG program) Possession of a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States that includes successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) or its predecessors, the National Board Examination (NBE) and the Clinical Competency Test (CCT). Proof that the education obtained in a foreign veterinary medical program is equivalent to that gained in a veterinary medical program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. Under this provision, equivalency is established only if an AVMA-accredited veterinary medical school or college accepts the graduate's final transcript from the foreign veterinary medical school at full value for placement into an advanced degree, postgraduate educational program, or training program (e.g. Residency or graduate program). Graduates of foreign veterinary medical programs must also submit proof of proficiency in the English language by successfully completing one of the nationally and internationally recognized examinations that incorporate assessments of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Examples of examinations that assess mastery of the English language are shown below: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum scores for the TOEFL are 560 for the paper-based version; 220 for the computer-based version; or overall score of 83 for the internet-based version (including 26 or higher in speaking, 26 or higher in listening, and 17 or higher in writing). For the computer-based and paper-based test versions, applicants must also complete the Test of Spoken English (TSE) and the Test of Written English (TWE). Minimum required scores are 55 for the TSE and 5.5 for the TWE; Academic tests (listening, writing, and speaking) offered by the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Applicants must achieve a minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 7.0 in speaking, 6.5 in listening, and 6.0 in writing; OR Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL). Applicants must achieve a minimum overall band score of 70, with at least 60 in speaking, 60 in listening, and 50 in writing. English language proficiency assessments may also be waived for qualified job applicants whose native language is English (i.e. the official or common language of an individual's country of birth is English) AND they submit a diploma or other official documentation from the school as proof of graduation from a high (secondary) school where the entire curriculum and educational programs of the school are taught in the English language for the entire three or four years of full-time attendance.

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR THE GS-12 GRADE LEVEL - You must meet the basic requirements for the GS-11 grade level to qualify for positions at the GS-12 grade level. Qualification requirements for the GS-12 grade level and above are:

1. EXPERIENCE: Mastery of clinical medicine (veterinary practice experience); scientific presentations before professional groups; publication of medical reports in professional journals or publications; participation in seminars, advisory/working groups, and research groups; or other related activities that contribute to the advancement of veterinary medical science are positive indicators of the quality of an applicant's experience. However, articles on the care of pets would not be considered professional publications or qualifying specialized experience.

2. EDUCATION: Master's degree conferred from an accredited college, in an area of specialization; or successfully completed two years of an internship, Residency program or fellowship training program in a discipline related to this position. Area of specialization, including but not limited to, animal science, avian medicine, food safety, infectious diseases, veterinary clinical sciences, pathobiology, biomedical sciences, veterinary anatomy, veterinary preventive medicine, comparative biological sciences, epidemiology, veterinary parasitology, molecular veterinary biosciences, public health, microbiology, pathology, immunology, laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, wildlife, zoological animal medicine, or sciences related to the work of a veterinary medical officer position. Applicants must: Be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the job functions, without hazard to themselves and others. Have full range of motion to perform rapid repetitive twisting and working with arms above shoulder level. Be able to stand and walk on slippery and uneven floors and catwalks, and climb stairs and ladders. Be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 30 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Have manual dexterity of the upper body, including arms, hands, and fingers with a normal sense of touch in both hands. Must have good near and distance vision, be free of chronic eye disease and have correctable vision of at least 20/40 in one eye. Have the ability to distinguish shades of color. Any significant degree of color blindness (more than 25 percent error rate on approved color plate test) may be disqualifying. Individuals with some hearing loss and/or requiring hearing amplification will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) responsible for protecting the public's health by ensuring the safety of the Nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and processed egg products. USDA is a great place to start or continue your career. For more information visit FSIS. A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

FSIS offers various recruitment incentives to newly hired eligible Veterinarians regardless of location. You may be eligible for one or more of the following:

• $0,000 Sign on Bonus: Newly appointed only.
• Government Assisted Relocation: Only actual costs incurred as a result of the employee's travel and the transportation of household goods to the first post of duty are payable.
• Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual: Calculated to determine the annual leave accrual rate.
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: For more information visit: PSLF Program
• Accelerated Promotion Program
• 1,000 Employee Referral Bonus Award eligible: Paid to employees who refer applicants who are hired with FSIS.
• For more information on incentives, see Additional Information.