Public Health Policy Officer

1. Objectives

• Guide CRD’s public health initiatives through the development of effective policy frameworks.
• Conduct policy analysis and provide recommendations to support public health interventions and advocacy.
• Liaise with stakeholders to promote collaborative policy approaches that improve health outcomes.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Policy Analysis and Development
  • Research, analyse, and develop policies that address public health needs, especially those impacting vulnerable populations.
  • Draft policy briefs, position papers, and recommendations on relevant public health issues.
• Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Engage with government bodies, NGOs, and community leaders to promote CRD’s public health policy agenda.
  • Represent CRD in policy forums and advocacy coalitions, fostering partnerships that enhance health policy impact.
• Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of current health policies and identify areas for improvement or adjustment.
  • Develop monitoring tools and metrics to assess the impact of health policies on public health outcomes.
• Communication and Reporting
  • Prepare clear and accessible policy documents, presentations, and reports to communicate findings and recommendations.
  • Ensure alignment of CRD’s public health policies with national and international standards and best practices.
• Capacity Building
  • Provide training and guidance to CRD staff and partners on policy development processes and public health advocacy.
  • Support capacity-building efforts for stakeholders to enhance understanding of health policy issues.

3. Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, Health Policy or a related field.
• Minimum of 5years of experience in public health policy, advocacy, or a related area.
• Strong understanding of public health systems, policy analysis, and health advocacy.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills, with experience in writing policy documents and reports.
• Familiarity with national and international health policy frameworks and standards.

4. Competencies

• Proficiency in health policy development and advocacy.
• Ability to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences and make data-driven policy recommendations.
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic Language.