## 🌍 *New Opportunity: Apply Now for the Policy and Advocacy Officer Role at Wits Health Consortium (RHAP)*

Looking to make a real impact in public health advocacy? **Wits Health Consortium**, a subsidiary of the University of the Witwatersrand, is hiring a **Policy and Advocacy Officer** under its **Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP)** for a **12-month contract**.

📍 **Location:** KwaZulu-Natal & Western Cape

🕒 **Closing Date:** 16 June 2025

📧 **Send CV to:** [vacancies35@witshealth.co.za](mailto:vacancies35@witshealth.co.za)

📝 **Reference:** Policy and Advocacy Officer - RHAP

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### ✅ **Key Responsibilities:**

* Collaborate with TB Accountability Consortium (TBAC), SANAC, and Provincial Departments of Health.

* Monitor provincial TB performance using research and community-led tools.

* Advocate for TB policy reform using evidence-based findings.

* Organize workshops to support TB program implementation.

* Drive awareness through community engagement and social media content.

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### 📌 **You’ll Need:**

* **Master’s Degree** in Public Health or Health Systems.

* **3-5 years’ experience** in knowledge or research translation.

* Previous work with the **Department of Health** or **SANAC CSF**.

* Excellent communication, relationship-building skills, and a valid **driver’s license**.

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### 💡 Bonus Skills:

* Strong Excel & Word skills

* Multilingual (including an additional South African language)

* High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and a proactive mindset.

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🔎 Don’t miss this chance to be part of a project driving change in rural health across South Africa.

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### 📝 How to Apply:

Email **[vacancies35@witshealth.co.za](mailto:vacancies35@witshealth.co.za)** with:

* A **1-page cover letter** (mentioning the job title)

* Your **detailed CV**

Subject line: **Policy and Advocacy Officer RHAP**

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📌 *Wits Health Consortium is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups under the Employment Equity Act.*

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