PHM-Exch> Job:PART TIME AFRICA REGIONAL CO-ORDINATOR, CAPE TOWN

[Claudio Schuftan]

*PART TIME AFRICA REGIONAL CO-ORDINATOR, CAPE TOWN - 1 YEAR CONTRACT*

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*The People's Health Movement (PHM)* is a global network, bringing together
grassroots health activists, civil society organizations and academics from
around the world, particularly from low income countries. PHM works towards
the revitalisation of primary health care (as described in the Alma-Ata
Declaration) <http://www.who.int/hpr/NPH/docs/declaration_almaata.pdf>; and
works to address the social determinants of health, including in particular,
the growing inequity within and between nations, mostly due to unfair
economic structures which lock so many people into poverty and poor health.

PHM has a number of programs and activities to promote the strengthening of
the movement; generate knowledge and provide alternative analyses of the
global health situation; assist the capacity building of health activists
across the world; and assist the development of a campaign agenda towards
health for all. Among these are the Right to Health and Health Care Campaign
(RTHHC); the Global Health
Watch<http://www.ghwatch.org/ghw2/ghw2_report.php>(GHW) as an
alternative world health report; the International
People's Health University <http://www.phmovement.org/iphu/> (IPHU); and a
Peoples Health Assembly held every 5 years.

PHM currently has a presence in more than 70 countries. The global
secretariat recently moved to Cape Town, South Africa, where it will be
based for the next two years. One of the key strategies will be to
strengthen the presence and activities of PHM in Africa.

This is a part time (50% FTE) position, directly accountable to the PHM
Global Co-ordinator.

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*Responsibilities will include*

­      Establishing and maintaining a database of relevant civil society
groups working in health in the region;

­      Networking and movement building with PHM circles in the region and
assisting in the development of national PHM circles including strategy
development and planning;

­      Representing the PHM in meetings central to the development of PHM in
the region;

­      Organising regional PHM meetings;

­      Assisting in establishing and organizing short training courses
(under the aegis of the International People’s Health University) to
increase the capacity of health activists and PHM circles in the region

­      Coordinating activities & communications between civil society
activists and PHM in the region;

­      Writing regional newsletters, regional reports and fundraising

­      Assisting in organising the Third People’s Health Assembly

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*Knowledge, skills & experience required:*

­      Broad understanding of the health situation in Africa and a strong
grasp of the social movement approach to health development

­      Networking and communication skills and experience;

­      Excellent organizing skills

­      A relevant qualification would be an advantage

­      Experience in coordinating and managing cross-country and cross
cultural activities;

­      Knowledge and experience of working with civil society

­      Fluent English (spoken and written)

­      Experience in fundraising would be an advantage;

­      Experience with PHM would be a strong recommendation, as would
knowledge of health related and regional civil society;



This position would suit a young activist interested in health in the
broadest sense and wanting to grow in a position. We are unable to pay
relocation costs.


Applications must be accompanied by a CV and 3 reference letters, and be
sent to email blloyd at phmovement.org. fax 0866707216 before Friday 7th August
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