Public Health Advisor

PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISOR

VACANCY

Job Title: Public Health Advisor
Location: Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa
Employment Contract type: Part time (two days per week)
Reports to: Executive Director

The Catholic Health Care Association of Southern Africa (CATHCA) is the Catholic Church’s associate body for health in South Africa, Botswana, and Eswatini. The organization was established in 7 and is a proud affiliate of the Southern African Catholics Bishops Conference. CATHCA is a membership-based association consisting of over faith-based, community-linked organisations working at the intersection of primary health care, mental health, HIV/TB, GBVF, and child safeguarding in some of the neediest communities in the region.

CATHCA seeks to recruit a Public Health Advisor based in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The Public Health Advisor will work closely with the Executive Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Track, analyze, and advise on public health policies, trends and needs.
• Develop training programmes and learning materials.
• Facilitate training sessions and evaluate effectiveness of training interventions.
• Participate in stakeholder forums and advocacy initiatives for health system strengthening.
• Support planning, fundraising, implementation, and reporting

• Contribute to other activities as needed to support the mission of CATHCA.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (NQF Level 8 or higher).
• Expertise in NCD, HIV/TB, and Mental Health.
• Experience in training design and facilitation.
• Knowledge of donor funded grants.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Start date: 1 April 3.
Salary:
Depending on level of expertise and qualifications
Closing date for applications: March 3
Applications: Send your CV and 1-page motivational letter to Jane Sutherland at

To learn more about CATHCA please visit our website at
Please accept your application as unsuccessful if you have not heard from us by March 3.