CALL FOR APPLICANTS for the position of Co-ordinator of the Global Equity Gauge Alliance (GEGA) Are you committed to equity in health and health care? Would you like to work with skilled and committed individuals in developing countries around the world? Are you willing to travel? This is an exciting opportunity for a committed, enthusiastic, and hard working public health professional to work with world-renowned researchers, advocates and policy-makers focused on cutting-edge public health work. GEGA, based out of Health Systems Trust in South Africa, is dedicated to the promotion of equity in health and health care through effective advocacy and community action, based upon reliable health monitoring information. GEGA focuses on fairness in health and access to health care. GEGA's 13 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. More information on GEGA can be found at www.gega.org.za. We are looking for a dynamic and energetic person who can support and promote the work of the Gauges and the GEGA Secretariat. Responsibilities: - Identifying partners and networking with other groups, including human development and social justice networks, coalitions, and organisations - Planning advocacy campaigns and strategies - Preparing grant applications, briefings, and reports - Supporting capacity development initiatives, including development of curricula - Tracking and documenting the activities of the Equity Gauges - Responding to information requests - Preparing and editing reports and documents, and ensuring their dissemination - Planning international meetings - Supporting uptake of health equity issues by other social sectors and civil society groups - Supporting regional networks through the Gauges - Promoting the work of GEGA at the national and international levels, including through meetings and joint alliance work Requirements: - Masters degree or above in a field relevant to public health - Good understanding of health equity and health systems issues - Experience working with civil society at the international level (preferably three years or more) - Strong writing, communication, and organisational skills - Research skills, including strong internet research skills - Ability to work independently as well as part of a team - Willingness to travel - A commitment to health equity, community empowerment, and improvement of health systems - A high level of professionalism Remuneration: Competitive--A salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications and in line with the job grading of Health Systems Trust. This contract position extends until July 2005, and may be extended. The post will be based in Durban, South Africa and the incumbent should be prepared to travel internationally. Applications/ Enquiries A letter of motivation describing your skills and experience relevant to this post, together with a detailed CV with names and contact details of at least three references should be sent to Dawn McDonald either by hard copy or email by February 7. Interviews will be held in early February and the starting date is negotiable. Dawn McDonald, Health Systems Trust, PO Box 808, Durban 4000. Fax: 031-304 0775 e-mail: dawn@hst.org.za THE HEALTH SYSTEMS TRUST SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT EQUITY