ABOUT GENESIS
In a world undergoing convulsive technological and political change, Genesis partners with key actors to deliver urgent, lasting impact in critical areas. Genesis, an impact consultancy founded, incorporated and headquartered in Africa, has worked in 52 African countries and more than 100 countries globally. Uniquely, Genesis is focused on the Young World - the arc of countries with young populations stretching across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and parts of Southeast Asia. Unencumbered by legacy systems, these nations can pioneer innovative models and chart a new path to prosperity. However, converting this potential into developmental gains is not guaranteed. At Genesis, we work alongside local partners to turn this opportunity into shared progress - helping the Young World move faster, more sustainably and on its own terms.
THE HEALTH PRACTICE
Our purpose:
We help to strengthen and support sustainable, country-owned health systems that can deliver positive, equitable health outcomes.
Our areas of expertise:Our technical areas of expertise include:
? Infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness
? Reproductive, maternal child health and nutrition
? Health financing and health systems optimisation
? Digital health and data transformation.
Our offering:
We achieve impact at scale by working with partners to identify challenges, co-create solutions, and support their implementations. We do so using a mix of analytics tools and methods, and capacity-strengthening approaches, to support the implementation of cost-effective solutions. We bring deep knowledge and understanding of local contexts and combine this with technical and operational excellence. Our focus is on Africa and other countries with growing young populations across Asia and the Middle East. Most importantly, we put people first and accept that progress is not linear. It requires us to be flexible and responsive to local needs and to meet the moment.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a Senior Associate to support the South African National Advisory Group on Immunisation (NAGI) in co-creating model-based recommendations for TB vaccine introduction. Reporting to the NAGI TB Vaccine Working Group Chair, you will act as a technical bridge between academic modelling experts and policy decision-makers.
Key Responsibilities:
? Stakeholder Coordination: Liaison between VACFA, NAGI, and NDoH stakeholders; coordinating annual and quarterly convenings.
? Evidence & Modelling: Support the adaptation of TB transmission models and run scenario analyses to inform policy questions.
? Dossier Development: Prepare the formal model- based recommendation dossiers and investment cases for National Treasury.
? Research: Publish at least two peer-reviewed manuscripts and present findings at global scientific meetings.
? Secretariat Support: Assist NAGI with adult/adolescent vaccine platform development, vaccine hesitancy briefs, and public communication of recommendations.
Requirements
Genesis consultants carry a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match.
Successful candidates for roles at Genesis:
? Are passionate, self-motivated problem-solvers
? Value integrity and exhibit ethical behaviour
? Are analytical thinkers and fast learners with an excellent academic record
The successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy the flexible nature of the job, and like to hit the ground running. You are pro-active and hands-on, with the ability to not only work effectively as part of a team, but also to motivate the team and ensure they can excel.
You are likely to have:
? Education: A Masters or PhD in Public Health, Biostatistics, Mathematical Modelling, Health Economics, or a related field.
? Technical Expertise: Experience in infectious disease modelling, vaccine policy, or immunization programmes.
? Communication: Exceptional writing skills with the ability to draft technical briefs and peer-reviewed manuscripts.
? Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing epidemiological and cost data; experience with cost-effectiveness or budget impact analysis is highly advantageous.
? Soft Skills: Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to navigate government or multilateral policy environments.
How to apply
? Please follow the online application process on the career portal of the Genesis website, we are unable to accept any e-mailed CVs or applications.
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