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Lead, Quad & Likeminded Engagement - Vaccine Access Taskforce, Indo-Pacific CHS

DT Global Asia Pacific Pty Ltd

Program Background

The Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security (CHS) was established in 2017 to implement the Australian Government’s Health Security Initiative for the Indo-Pacific Region. The Initiative, which is funded through Australia’s overseas aid program, aims to inform evidence-based planning, help prevent avoidable epidemics, strengthen early detection capacity, and support rapid, effective national and international outbreak responses. It does this by accelerating research on new drugs and diagnostics, expanding partnerships at the national, regional and global level to strengthen human and animal health systems, and deepening people-to-people linkages that build national and regional health security capacity. In 2020, CHS played a key role in Australia’s response to the regional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is currently leading the implementation of Australia’s regional Vaccine Access and Health Security Initiative (VAHSI).

The Opportunity

We offer an opportunity to work with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team at a time of critical importance for health security and global health, to support equitable access to vaccines for our region.

We are seeking a skilled, flexible and motivated individual to lead a work stream on the Quad Vaccine Partnership and to spearhead our engagement with likeminded partners. The candidate will be required to exercise sound judgement, delivering quality outputs under pressure and against short deadlines.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will:

  • Have well-honed interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a team environment.
  • Have well developed policy, analytical and writing skills, with an eye for detail.
  • Provide strategic input and quality assurance on key policy products
  • Have significant experience in taking forward complex and sensitive policy issues through excellent consultation, planning and resource management.
  • Have a proven track record of accomplishment in communicating with whole of Government and external stakeholders.

Key Duties

The candidate will be required to:

  1. Oversee the development of quality and accurate written product (briefs, talking points, speeches, communications) to advise government on the vaccine delivery and access needs for the region, particularly in relation to the Quad Vaccine Partnership.
  2. Undertake complex analysis of strategic inputs including quality checks on policy products.
  3. Represent and at times lead CHS at meetings with internal and external partners, most particularly likemindeds.
  4. Undertake other duties as required.

Reporting Lines and Performance Management

This position will report directly to the CHS manager on a day-to-day basis. Performance management, probations, and contract issues will be managed by Cardno.

Other Information

  • Only Australian Citizens with a Negative Vetting 1 or the ability to obtain this level of security clearance need apply.
  • All personnel must abide by Cardno’s Code of Conduct and compliant policies in relation to key safeguards including Preventing Sexual Abuse, Exploitation and Harassment (PSEAH) and Child Protection. Cardno values diversity and committed to Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in all fields.
  • Any offer of employment will require criminal record clearance.

For Applications Please Submit:

  1. A maximum two-page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
  2. Up to date CV.
  3. Details of three professional referees.

We thank all applicants however due to anticipated volumes of applications only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply?

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About Cardno

Cardno is a global provider of integrated professional services which enrich the physical and social environment for the communities in which we live and work. Our team of multidisciplinary specialists has more than 70 years’ experience designing, developing and delivering sustainable projects and community advancement programs. Cardno is committed to child protection in all fields. Cardno is an equal opportunity employer.

Cardno is committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), Child Protection and bribery prevention. We want to engage with the right people to deliver our client programs. As part of our approach you will be subjected to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All Cardno staff receive safety, compliance and safeguards training and are responsible for contributing to a safer working culture.

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