Main purpose of the job:

• To drive advocacy to improve the countrys TB response by reducing deaths and infections
• A critical part of these advocacy efforts is the utilization of evidence- based data advocacy that can inform decision making

Location:

• Greenacres Office Park, Victoria Park, Randburg

Key performance areas:

Data Strategy and Oversight:

• Design and lead RHAPs data driven advocacy strategy aligned with organisational goals
• Oversee systems for collecting, managing, and analysing data relevant to rural health equity
• Build and maintain a centralised repository of health data profiles policy indicators, and analytic output

Evidence Generation and Translation:

• Analyse public data sets, e.g. DHIS, TIER. Net, NHLS, PERs and government reports to identify health inequalities, service gaps, and resource allocation trends
• Lead the development of evidence briefs, infographics, databoards, and policy reports
• Translate complex data into compelling advocacy messages for different audiences (government, media, civil society)

Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with policy, research, and communications team to produce evidence- based advocacy content
• Present data insights to stakeholders including policymakers, parliament, and district health teams
• Support RHAPs media engagement with data-informed narratives and talking points

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning:

• Work with the M&E team to track advocacy outcomes using a results- based framework
• Design and apply indicators to monitor changes in health policy, access and equity
• Document learnings and contribute to RHAPs knowledge outputs

Required minimum education and training:

• Masters degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Data Science, or related field

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in data analysis, policy research, or strategic advocacy in health sector
• Demonstrated experience in data visualisation (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent)

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Passionate about health equity and social justice
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both visual and written, with the ability to tailor insights for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to collaboratively in the multidisciplinary environment
• Self-motivated, organised, and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Strong command of health information systems and public datasets relevant to South Africa (e.g., DHIS)
• Excellent written English and verbal communication skills, STATSSA)
• Proven ability to produce policy relevant evidence and advocacy material

TO APPLY:

• Only if you meetthe minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
• This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
• However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
• Closing date: 9 July 2025
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note:

• WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
• AJ Personnel isonly responsible for advertising and the response handlingon behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

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