Public Health Specialist

Join Pacific Community as a Public Health Specialist, providing technical leadership to enhance public health systems in Pacific Island communities.

• Undergraduate degree in Medicine (MBBS)
• Master qualification in Public Health or a related health field or equivalent body of knowledge and experience

• *Contract Duration – This vacant position is budgeted until 30 September 2026.
• *Remuneration – the Public Health Specialist is a band 11 position in SPC’s 2026 salary scale, with a starting salary range of 4,123–5,080 SDR (special drawing rights) per month, which currently converts to approximately AUD 8,617–10,617. An offer of appointment for an initial contract will normally be made in the lower half of this range, with due consideration being given to experience and qualifications. Progression within the salary scale is based on annual performance reviews. SPC salaries are not presently subject to income tax in Tuvalu.
• *Benefits for Staff in a position advertised internationally (EPAI) whose duty station is Tuvalu – SPC provides a housing allowance of AUD 1,400– 2,000 and will reimburse excess accompanied luggage of up to two additional bags. Airfares, medical and life insurance are available for eligible employees. Employees are entitled to 25 working days of annual leave per annum and other types of leave, and access to SPC’s Provident Fund (contributing 8% of salary, to which SPC adds a 10% contribution).
• *Languages – SPC’s working languages are English and French.
• *Recruitment principles – SPC’s recruitment is based on merit and fairness, and candidates are competing in a selection process that is fair, transparent and non-discriminatory. SPC is an equal-opportunity employer, and is committed to cultural and gender diversity, including bilinguism, and will seek to attract and appoint candidates who respect these values. Due attention is given to gender equity and the maintenance of strong representation from Pacific Island professionals. If two interviewed candidates are ranked equal by the selection panel, preference will begiven to the Pacific Islander. Applicants will be assured of complete confidentiality in line with SPC’s private policy.