Job Description

Job Summary

Main purpose of the job:

• The Wits RHI Key Populations Programme is supporting the Department of Health to create key populations-friendly health facilities
• This position will provide strategic development, oversight, and management of programme implementation in seven health districts

Location:

• Parktown, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Communicate, promote, and support the implementation of the Key Populations Centres of Excellence project at district, sub-district, and facility levels
• Coordinate the development of district implementation plans and other strategic programme documents for effective programme implementation
• Conduct regular meetings with the Centres of Excellence and Key Populations team to ensure outputs are delivered and to review progress on implementation plan
• Provide programme implementation guidance and support to facility managers and team members to ensure delivery of programme activities according to timelines and budgets
• Perform regular management audits of district sites to identify good practices and identify and address gaps
• Implement appropriate programme management processes to ensure delivery of programme targets with a specific focus on aspects of sustainability as the programme matures
• Identify the needs of the programme at a district level and motivate the resources required
• Support the development of programme tools such as SOPs and technical guidelines
• Coordinate and troubleshoot all programme-related activities
• Collaborate with Senior Management and Clinical Mentors to identify CoE training and mentoring needs
• Support the development and roll-out of the provincial training/mentoring plan, including conducting training of trainers (as applicable)
• Contribute to the monitoring of the quality of training/mentoring at the district level
• Provide relevant coaching, mentoring, feedback, and support to the district teams
• Participate in ongoing mentorship programmes initiated by other WRHI stakeholders
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training/mentoring by obtaining feedback from stakeholders and/or relevant assessments
• Review and monitor programme budgets; identify areas of underspend and overspend risks
• Support and monitor staff allocation for demand creation, linkage to care and other services including support for subcontractors
• Support administrative processes related to recruitment and retention of site staff
• Lead or coordinate the implementation of additional programmes or requests for information emanating from USAID/PEPFAR at the district level
• Report monthly on key achievements, challenges, and any anecdotal success stories
• Coordinate and support the Wits RHI district teams, ensuring that communication between the site-level teams is optimal and that programme activities are coordinated and leveraged
• Support activities that promote and advocate Centres of Excellence at DOH health facilities
• Maintain close communication with the Wits RHI M&E team to ensure adequate and regular reporting and documenting lessons learnt and success stories
• Analyse sub-district data and monitor reach against the targets
• Support the reporting process to the donor and DOH
• Develop and effectively manage relationships with external stakeholders including DOH, DSD, donors, and partners
• Serve as a provincial representative of the CoE Programme on external forums/working groups in the province(s)
• Coordinate programme activities with external agencies such as public health, NGO partners, regulatory bodies, donor monitoring and auditing agencies and others as necessary
• Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
• Supervise and manage line reporting in keeping with Wits RHI policies and procedures
• Supervise and manage the duties of supervisees to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations
• Perform and facilitate performance assessments
• Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
• Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation
• Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
• Provide day-to-day support to all programme staff
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership of driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy-setting workshops, etc.

Required minimum education and training:

• Postgraduate Degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Social Science, Public Health, Education, Management, or related fields

Required minimum work experience:

• 7 to 10 years of experience in a Management role in the Public Health field
• Experience working in Health, HIV/AIDS, and Key Populations programmes

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Positive, energetic team leader with an ability to adapt to complex situations
• Understanding of HIV and SRH services including HIV and PrEP, Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Gender-Affirming Health Care (hormone treatment)
• Knowledge of DOH guidelines and policies related to HTS, HIV prevention and treatment, STIs & TB
• Experience with management of multiple stakeholders
• Experience in working with SAG ministries (DBE, DSD, DOH) and other government departments
• Experience with donor-funded programmes, in particular, PEPFAR/USAID
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills
• Adaptable, and willing to take initiative
• Understanding of budget management
• Strong organizational skills with an accurate approach to work, and attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including report writing and presentation skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 23 November 2023.
• Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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