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Asst. Co-ordinator required for the Global Equity Gauge Alliance
HST
2002-10-02

Global Equity Gauge Alliance: Assistant Co-ordinator The Global Equity Gauge Alliance (GEGA) focuses on fairness in health and access to health care. GEGA’s 12 country-based Equity Gauge projects, located in South America, Africa, and Asia, monitor inequalities and injustices in the distribution of health and health care resources, and aim to ensure that countries and communities can use this information to make a difference to those with the poorest health and the greatest need. We are looking for a dynamic and energetic person who can assist the GEGA Coordinator in supporting and promoting the work of the Gauges and the GEGA Secretariat. Responsibilities: - Supporting capacity development initiatives, including curriculum development - Tracking the activities of the Gauges - Responding to information requests from the Gauges - Preparing and editing reports and documents - Identifying new partners and networking with other groups - Planning for the GEGA Organisational Meeting - Updating materials for the webpage - Preparing the monthly newsletter Requirements: - Appropriate university degree or equivalent with a background in public health or public policy - Good understanding of health equity issues, health systems issues, and public health - Strong writing and communication skills - Research skills, including internet research - A commitment to health equity, community empowerment, and Improvement of health systems - Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Remuneration: A salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications and in line with HST’s Job grading. This is a one-year contract position, and will be extended depending on the incumbent’s performance and GEGA’s need for the position. The post will be based in Durban, and the incumbent should be prepared to travel internationally. Applications/ Enquiries: A letter of motivation together with a detailed CV with names and contact details of at least two references should be sent to Dawn McDonald, Durban Head Office, PO Box 808, Durban- 4000. Fax: 031-3040775 e-mail: dawn@hst.org.za. Closing date for applications: 18 October 2002 THE HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Global Equity Gauge Alliance (GEGA) focuses on fairness in health and access to health care. GEGA’s 12 country-based Equity Gauge projects, located in South America, Africa, and Asia, monitor inequalities and injustices in the distribution of health and health care resources, and aim to ensure that countries and communities can use this information to make a difference to those with the poorest health and the greatest need.

We are looking for a dynamic and energetic person who can assist the GEGA Coordinator in supporting and promoting the work of the Gauges and the GEGA Secretariat.

• Supporting capacity development initiatives, including curriculum development
• Tracking the activities of the Gauges
• Responding to information requests from the Gauges
• Preparing and editing reports and documents
• Identifying new partners and networking with other groups
• Planning for the GEGA Organisational Meeting
• Updating materials for the webpage
• Preparing the monthly newsletter

• Appropriate university degree or equivalent with a background in public health or public policy
• Good understanding of health equity issues, health systems issues, and public health
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Research skills, including internet research
• A commitment to health equity, community empowerment, and Improvement of health systems
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

A salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications and in line with HST’s Job grading.

This is a one-year contract position, and will be extended depending on the incumbent’s performance and GEGA’s need for the position.

The post will be based in Durban, and the incumbent should be prepared to travel internationally.

A letter of motivation together with a detailed CV with names and contact details of at least two references should be sent to Dawn McDonald, Durban Head Office, PO Box 808, Durban- 4000. Fax: 031-3040775 e-mail: dawn@hst.org.za.

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