Senior Executive Adviser – Health and HIV Implementation Service Provider (HHISP)

Job Description

Senior Executive Adviser – Health and HIV Implementation Service Provider (HHISP)

• Long Term Adviser Role

• Based in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Program Overview

The Health and HIV Implementation Service Provider (HHISP) is an Australian Government funded project that supports the implementation of the Health and HIV programs on behalf of the Australian Government, through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG), with its overarching objectives being to improve maternal and child health outcomes and deliver increased health and HIV services to the rural majority and high risk populations in support of the Partnership for Development Outcomes. The project is managed by Abt Associates in association with the Burnet Institute.

The Opportunity

The Senior Executive Adviser will support the Office of the Secretary for Health and the Deputy Secretary NHP&CS in the effective delivery of operational, strategic and reform matters in accordance with the National Health Plan and the NDoH Corporate Plan. The Senior Executive Adviser’s primary responsibility is to support the office of the Secretary for Health. However, the Senior Executive Adviser will also be required to provide support to the office of the Deputy Secretary NHP&CS. There is a HHISP adviser specifically for the Deputy Secretary NHSS and other HHISP advisory support to the senior executive staff (e.g. legal, internal audit, policy/planning).

Our Requirements

Our preferred candidate will bring:

• At least 10 years’ experience and/or education in health policy, legal frameworks, strategy development and management. Experience and understanding of the PNG health sector an advantage;
• Demonstrated experience producing accurate, timely and concise written products for senior government and non-government customers. Experience supporting ministerial correspondence an advantage;
• Tertiary qualifications in law, business or public administration, health management or similar field (post-graduate qualifications preferred);
• Excellent English writing and presentation skills for strategic customers;
• Experience living and working in cross-cultural environments, especially in Melanesian and/or Pacific environments;
• Exceptional communication skills in building relationships with partners and clients and a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Strong leadership, management and administrative skills.

For further information and application Details

Further information in regards to this opportunity can be found in the Position Description available from the Careers page of Abt Associate’s website at:

http://www.abtassociates.com.au/careers/job-search/

Applications should be submitted online via the Careers page of Abt Associate’s website, and should include a current CV, cover letter and a response to the key selection criteria, including questions of due diligence.

The closing date for applications is 26^th April 2017 (5pm AEST).

We welcome and thank all applications, however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

About the Organization

About Abt Associates

Abt Associates is a recognised leader in the international development sector. Working with our many partners, Abt Associates implements bold innovative solutions to improve the lives of the community and deliver valued outcomes for our clients. We provide a comprehensive range of services from policy to service delivery in the public and private sectors contributing to long term benefits for clients and communities. Operating in remote and challenging environments, we offer innovative solutions, extensive experience in the region, strong technical capacity, and a proven project management track record. We are committed to gender equity in our employment strategies and encourage applications from capable women. Abt Associates is a child safe organisation and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

For more information about our company and what we do visit our website at www.abtassociates.com.au.

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