Public Health Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive Public Health Specialist to join our dynamic team in Pretoria. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in public health initiatives, community health promotion and disease prevention strategies. You will play a vital role in assessing health needs, developing health programs, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance public health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead community health assessments to collect essential data on health trends and needs.
• Design public health programs aimed at reducing health disparities.
• Facilitate partnerships with local organizations to enhance service delivery.
• Utilize data to track public health indicators and improved community health services.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and suggest improvements based on findings.
• Organize and deliver workshops aimed at increasing health literacy among community members.
• Contribute to policy development relating to public health initiatives.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and volunteers.
• Engage with external stakeholders during health-focused forums and workshops.
• Develop grant proposals to secure funding for health initiatives.

Advantageous

• Experience in Health Informatics: Familiarity with health informatics systems and data management.
• Familiarity with Grant Writing: Experience in writing and managing grant proposals for health projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Opportunity for career advancement
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Employee assistance programs

Company Culture

• Community Focused: We prioritize the health and wellness of the communities we serve.
• Innovation-driven: We embrace innovative approaches to solve public health challenges.
• Diversity-Driven: Our commitment to diversity enhances our work environment and outcomes.