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 population’s health status;
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 departments—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.

Regional Directorate (DIRE)

Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to work with all departments (including functional and support departments, particularly the agency’s Procurement and Finance departments). The incumbent’s role is to serve as a liaison between the activities and projects of the Regional Division and the support departments. The incumbent applies the internal rules and procedures in effect.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the DiRe’s Administrative and Financial Coordinator, the person hired for this position will be responsible for:

• Participate in the development and administrative and financial monitoring of the Regional Directorate’s activity programs and operational objectives.
• Contribute to the preparation and monitoring of the department’s budget.
• Ensure the administrative and financial monitoring of ongoing projects.
• Monitor the entire expenditure process, from requesting comparative quotes to certifying services rendered.
• Processing travel orders and expense reports for staff members.
• Monitor budget expenditure, particularly for travel and mission expenses.
• Participate in the department’s HR management by overseeing recruitment and interns, as well as organizing the onboarding of new hires and the implementation of necessary resources, in collaboration with HR, IT, Communications, and Logistics.