Santé publique France is France’s national public health agency. A public institution under the authority of the Minister of Health, formed through the merger of several public institutions and established by Ordinance 2016-246 of April 15, 2016, the agency works to promote public health. As a scientific, expert, and public health safety agency, its missions include:

1. Epidemiological observation and surveillance of the health status of the population; 
2. Monitoring health risks threatening the population;
3. Promoting health and reducing health risks;
4. Developing prevention and health education;
5. Preparation for and response to health threats, alerts, and crises;
6. Issuing public health alerts.

The agency is organized into 12 divisions—some scientific, some cross-functional, and some providing operational support.

The agency’s strategic priorities and work program, established by its Board
of Directors, are organized into three areas: Strengthening the capacity for anticipation and rapid response to health threats; Measuring and assessing the extent of diseases and risk factors to guide their prevention and control; Strengthening the health impact of all public policies and the prevention and promotion of health.

Directorate General of Santé publique France

Responsibilities

• In accordance with Article L1413-10 of the Public Health Code, the Director General is responsible for managing the institution and carries out all duties not reserved for the Board of Directors. Article R1413-18 of the Public Health Code provides that the Director General is assisted by at least one Deputy Director General who serves as his or her substitute in the event of a vacancy, absence, or inability to perform duties. In this context, the Director General (DG) is supported within the General Directorate by a Deputy Director General, a Scientific Director, and a Chief of
  Staff.
• The advisor reports directly to the Director General of Santé publique France.
  The advisor provides strategic support and advice in the areas assigned by the
  Director General.

Responsibilities

The following are required for this position:

• in-depth knowledge of the institutional environment and public health
  policies;
• the ability to quickly analyze complex issues and identify the
  key challenges;
• excellent analytical skills and strong writing abilities;
• the ability to formulate operational recommendations and inform decision-making;
• ability to work on sensitive issues with significant institutional or media implications;
• Ability to coordinate high-level stakeholders without necessarily holding a position of hierarchical authority;
• political acumen, sound judgment, and strong adaptability;
• Excellent command of institutional relations;
• autonomy, responsiveness, discretion, and a strong sense of confidentiality;
• excellent written and oral communication skills;
• fluent business English.

Personal Qualities:

• big-picture perspective and the ability to anticipate issues;
• initiative;
• Diligence and reliability;
• team spirit;
• diplomacy and interpersonal skills;
• ability to work under pressure and in complex environments;
• institutional loyalty and a high degree of discretion.