Job Description

THINK is a non-profit organisation committed to advancing health and well-being for vulnerable communities both locally and globally. Our work spans three central domains: research, health systems strengthening, and capacity building. Our focus is on addressing a wider spectrum of critical health challenges which include Infectious Diseases, Mental Health, Gender disparities, and building resilient healthcare systems in the face of pandemics and climate change. THINK engages with the local community, government consortia, and international funders to provide care and carry out cutting-edge work that has contributed to making a difference both locally and globally.

THINK is recruiting for a Training and Education Lead, they will be responsible to steer the organisation's educational initiatives, both internally and externally. This role necessitates a blend of educational expertise, strategic vision, and leadership to enhance our global training and education footprint .

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Develop and drive the organisation overarching strategy for education and training department.
• Shape a comprehensive vision and strategic direction for the organisation educational and training endeavors, ensuring alignment with global best practices.
• Align educational and training strategies and work closely with other department heads to align educational and training initiatives with broader organisational and public health objectives.
• Ensure that training programs support and enhance the organisation's mission and vision.
• Analyse market trends and opportunities to identify income generation areas with growth potential.
• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality training programs using a variety of methods, including workshops, seminars, online courses, and mentorship.
• Incorporate adult learning principles to ensure engagement and effectiveness of training materials.
• Continuously assess the impact of training programs through evaluations and feedback mechanisms, and make necessary adjustments for improvement.
• Curriculum design and developing a standardised yet adaptable curriculum for different programs, ensuring content relevance, applicability, and impact.
• Program evaluation and establishing metrics and conduct periodic evaluations to assess the effectiveness of educational and training programs, making necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Gather input from communities, partners, and professionals to ensure programs meet the evolving needs of the target audience.
• Build and maintain relationships with educational institutions, health bodies, and other organisation both in public and private sectors to leverage collective expertise and resources.
• Design and conduct training workshops, ensuring they are interactive, impactful, and catered to the specific needs of the audience.
• Create long-term programs aimed at strengthening the skills and knowledge base of communities, health workers, and other stakeholders.
• E-learning platforms and explore and implement e-learning platforms to widen the reach and accessibility of training programs, especially in remote areas.
• Digital resource development and lead initiatives to develop mobile apps, online resources, or digital tools that can facilitate self-paced learning.
• Emerging technologies and stay updated on emerging tech trends in education, such as virtual reality or augmented reality, and explore their potential integration.
• Research & Proposal Development and identify funding opportunities and spearhead the process of drafting compelling grant proposals that highlight the organisations expertise and the potential impact of proposed educational and training initiatives.
• Educational and training publications and oversee the creation of educational and training manuals, research papers, online resources, and other publications that disseminate knowledge and best practices.
• Prepare grant proposals and applications, demonstrating the value and impact of the training programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with funding organisations to secure financial support for training initiatives.
• Assist Human Resource department in leading efforts to secure SETA accreditation for the organisation's training programs.
• Assist with developing and submit necessary documentation and applications to meet accreditation requirements.
• Provide visionary leadership to the Training and Education department, setting clear expectations, and fostering a culture of excellence.
• Develop individual growth plans for team members, ensuring they have opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Facilitate effective collaboration between the divisions of external training, capacity building, and internal education.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders to gather insights and tailor training programs to their needs.
• Act as a liaison between the organisation and external training providers, consultants, and experts.
• Establish robust feedback mechanisms to gather insights from participants of training programs, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Actively participate in global health and education forums, building relationships, sharing the organisation accomplishments, and learning from others.
• Initiate joint projects or training initiatives with other organisations, leveraging collective expertise for greater impact.
• Develop and implement systems for tracking and reporting on training activities, participant progress, and outcomes.
• Generate regular reports for management, showcasing the impact of training initiatives on organisational growth and development.

• Ensure THINK vision, mission and values are reflected in all job outcomes.

• Comply with all THINK rules and regulations and policies and procedures.
• Be passionate about making the difference and add value to THINK.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Health, Education, or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing training and education programs, preferably in the non-profit or NGO sector.
• Strong technological acumen, with experience in integrating technology into educational initiatives.
• Knowledge of SETA accreditation processes and requirements.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate training initiatives.
• Ability to analyse training and education needs, develop curriculum, and measure training. effectiveness.
• Proficiency in using training software, learning management systems, and other relevant tools is an advantage.

Exciting benefits await you:

• Being a part of and living our values which include care for people and outcomes, making a difference and kicking the paradigm xe2x80x93 creating an environment where every team member thrives, every idea is celebrated, and every achievement is a testament to our collective commitment.
• Enjoy a 37-hour work week, allowing you more time for personal pursuits, hobbies, and spending quality moments with loved ones.
• Embrace financial security with a competitive salary package that recognises and values your skills and contributions with room for growth within our ever-expanding organisation.
• Experience peace of mind knowing you're covered with life, disability, and funeral insurance, ensuring you and your family's future is safeguarded.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which gives you access to an array of support services such as legal, debt and counselling services, ensuring that expert guidance is just a call away.
• We will contribute towards your medical aid as your health is a priority.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates in line with this advert for appointment to be made as soon as operationally possible.
• THINK reserves the right to close vacancies within 5 working days of posting.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Background checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.
• Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date.
• THINK reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or to extend the closing date in order to facilitate further searches.
• THINK reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Internal applicants will get preference for shortlisting.
• All personal Information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
• THINK is unable to provide relocation assistance.

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