Health Systems Trust (HST) is an innovative nonprofit organisation working to strengthen ongoing development of comprehensive health systems in southern Africa. Using a primary health care approach, the organisation specialises in conducting health research, providing technical support, and information dissemination. HST strategies are designed to promote equity and efficiency in health and healthcare delivery.Health Systems Trust is driving change for comprehensive and equitable health systems through research and capacity development.
Health Systems Trust (HST) seeks to appoint an expert grant-writer to be based in Gauteng.
Remuneration: a fixed-term contract position, valid for three months.
The purpose of this position is to appoint someone with significant experience in HIV and AIDS, TB, public health, health systems strengthening and developing successful grant proposals to the US President’s Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and other large-scale US funders. The role of the grant-writer is to work collaboratively with the HST bid team to conceptualise and write proposals for upcoming grant calls issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and potentially for others in future.The grant-writer will anchor the application and guide the grant strategy, structure, writing and review sessions from start to submission, based on funder requirements. This role will primarily focus on grant- and proposal-writing. The position is based in Midrand and the incumbent will report to the Business Development Manager.Candidates should demonstrate clear understanding of CDC/PEPFAR’s Country Operational Plan (COP) for South Africa, the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) 95-95-95 cascade for people living with HIV (PLHIV), and the targets for TB elimination described in the World Health Organization (WHO) ‘End TB Strategy’. Comprehensive knowledge of South Africa’s health system and service delivery in the public health sector in is also required.
Requirements:
An advanced degree in Public Health or a relevant discipline
At least seven years of work experience in the international development/public health field
At least five years of grant development experience for USG agencies (CDC, USAID, PEPFAR) and other bilateral/multilateral foundations, and corporate companies
Demonstrated success in writing large grant proposals, particularly for PEPFAR
In-depth knowledge of HIV and TB and other related public health areas
Good understanding of the relevance and application of eHealth systems and reporting in the provision of public health
Demonstrable knowledge of international development, in particular, global and regional health issues
Extensive experience in developing technical grant proposals, literature reviews, implementation methodologies, budgets, logical frameworks, work plans, and other grant component sections
Ability to convey complex ideas effectively and in a compelling and succinct manner to internal and external audiences at various levels
Proven ability to work efficiently in teams under tight deadlines
Robust ability to initiate and organise work, establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment, and meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and high standards of quality
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Exceptional organisational, analytical, strategic planning, and research skills
Outstanding verbal, writing and editing skills
Excellent inter-personal skills.
Interested applicants should forward a detailed CV stating the position applied for, together with names and contact details (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three contactable referees, to [email protected] and [email protected].
For more about Health Systems Trust, refer to https://www.hst.org.za
Please Note:
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