Nursing Adviser Suva-based position

Description:

The Pacific Community (SPC) is the principal scientific and technical organisation in the Pacific region, supporting development since 1947. We are an international development organisation owned and governed by our 27 country and territory members. In pursuit of sustainable development to benefit Pacific people, our organisation works across more than 25 sectors. We are known for our knowledge and innovation in such areas as fisheries science, public health, geoscience, and conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

The Public Health Division (PHD) supports member countries in attaining healthier Pacific Island people and communities by helping in public health surveillance, prevention and control of communicable and non-communicable diseases (NCD) and support for clinical services. The primary areas of focus of the division are to provide scientific and technical assistance and support the implementation of plans and programmes in member countries and territories. The primary goal for all PHD activities is to promote population health and well-being, prevent disease and injury, restore, and/or maintain health and reduce inequalities in health. PHD is primarily concerned with improving and protecting public (population) health, rather than individual treatment services as highlighted in the PHD Business Plan. The PHD is comprised of three programmes: Surveillance, Preparedness and Response Programme (SPRP), NCD Prevention and Control Programme (NCDPCP) and Clinical Services Programme (CSP).

The role – Nursing Adviser will lead and provide technical assistance on nursing services, research and policy development.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

Lead and manage nursing and midwifery leadership and governance activities at a regional level

Lead and facilitate communication, coordination and networking between nursing stakeholders and partners

Lead and Implement cost effective regional nursing and midwifery approaches

Develop and manage the networks with established institutions to conduct relevant nursing and midwifery research

Develop new regional nursing networks and strengthening existing nursing networks

Contribute as an active member of the PHD team with regard to programme planning, budgeting, reporting and publication

For a more detailed account of the key responsibilities, please refer to the online job description.

Qualifications:

• A registered nurse with master’s degree in a relevant field such as Nursing, and other health related fields.

Technical expertise

• At least 10 years of leading and/or managing nursing services in the Pacific.
• Demonstrated excellent understanding of project management principles.
• Demonstrated extensive work experience in nursing services planning and development.
• Demonstrated ability to implement a sector-wide response to nursing issues.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of Nursing policies and programmes.       

Language skills:

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).

Interpersonal skills and cultural awareness

• Ability to work in a multicultural, inclusive and equitable environment.

Salary, terms and conditions 

Contract Duration – 3 Years – subject to renewal depending on funding and performance.

Languages – SPC’s working languages are English and French.

Application procedure:

Closing Date: 28 January 2024 at 11:59pm (Fiji time)

Job Reference: JM000525

Applicants must apply online at http://careers.spc.int/

Position Description