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PROJECT COORDINATOR

THREE (3) YEARS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

MTHATHA, OR TAMBO HEALTH DISTRICT; EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.

We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize their full potential. Could that be you? If so, we invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundationsxe2x80x99 exciting future.

The main purpose of this position is to coordinate study activities for a new study focused on TB and Menxe2x80x99s Health ( ). Coordination activities will be set against project deliverables, and study milestones in line with the study protocol. The Project Coordinator will work with the Project Manager and Study Investigator to oversee project staff performing participant screening, consenting, data collection activities and implementation of an intervention. The Project Coordinator will further be responsible for the ongoing management of study resources including project consumables, assets, and tools. The incumbent in this position will be required to provide ongoing feedback and reports to study team members, management, and stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, Public Health, or related field
• Minimum 3 yearsxe2x80x99 demonstrable implementation experience in public health programmes or research environment
• At least 2-years demonstrable experience in staff management/ coordination
• Must have a valid code 8 driverxe2x80x99s license
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• Must be fluent in isiXhosa and English
• Computer skills xe2x80x93 Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Express
• Must live in or be willing to relocate to Mthatha
• Excellent interpersonal and strong writing skills
• Lateral creative thinking & detail orientated
• Ability to multi-task
• Decision making & analytical skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Adaptive to change
• Team player, as well as the ability to work independently

Advantageous:

• Honours or masterxe2x80x99s degree in social sciences, Community Development, Public Health or related field
• Experience working in the context of menxe2x80x99s health
• Project Management qualification
• Knowledge of research methodology
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate
• Human Subject Protection (HSP) Certificate

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the research project including participant recruitment and enrolment, line management of facility-based and field-based staff and project logistics
• Assist with the development and facilitation of staff training activities for study staff, including Good Clinical Practice guidelines, study protocol, and standard operating procedures
• Oversee intervention implementation by Peer-Supporter staff members
• Coordinate and manage staff activities and deliverables
• Monitor and report on study implementation indicators and timelines
• Assist with the transportation of study staff and materials to study sites
• Assist with the development and ongoing refinement of study source documents and data collection tools
• Ensure Good Participatory Practices are incorporated into all day-to-day study activities
• Evaluate current and implement new project management strategies as necessary
• Maintain good relationships with community leaders and study clinic managers
• Review, investigate and interpret ongoing data collection to inform strategies for decision making
• Provide ongoing reports on the performance of the project against set milestones and in line with the study protocol

Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence

Submit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees in a single PDF file by 15 January 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Visit the DTHF Career page to view the advert (Reference number: DTHF-104) and apply:

NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.

I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorized DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements.

I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.

This job may be removed before it expires.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organisation committed to the protection of children.

For more information about the organization please visit our website

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