Programme Manager

mothers2mothers (m2m) is an African Primary Health Care organisation that employs women living with HIV as community health workers across 10 African nations. These “Mentor Mothers” deliver integrated health services at clinics and in communities to ensure everyone, everywhere has access to the services they need to be healthy and stay in care. Over the next five years, this proven, peer-led model is being scaled up to double down on ending HIV, as well as to tackle new health challenges and reach more people—all with the aim of building a fairer, healthier future. The employment of local women as community health workers means that we are delivering a model that prioritises healthcare for families who need it most, delivered by women who know them best. 

 Since its creation in 2001, m2m has created jobs for nearly 12,000 women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa and, together, they have reached over 15M people with critical health services and education. In 2021, m2m reached over 1.6M people across 10 African nations, including 402,616 adolescents (ages 10-19)—51% more than the year before. m2m also advanced the Global Goals of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030—by achieving virtual elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV among its enrolled clients for the eighth consecutive year, and meeting all of the ambitious UNAIDS Fast-Track Targets among its clients four years ahead of the 2026 target date. For more information, visit www.m2m.org.  

Programme Manager

The incumbent is responsible for the coordination and implementation of the direct service delivery (DSD) programme in two provinces, namely Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal in line with m2m’s programmatic and operational standards. The incumbent will be responsible for oversight of project staff, project work planning and budgeting, monitoring project performance and spend, coordination of and collaboration with project partners, and compiling donor reports. With technical input from the Senior Programme Manager (TB), the incumbent will ensure the integrity of programme implementation, will support donor and stakeholder engagements and serve on technical working groups. The incumbent will work closely with SI Coordinator and project team to implement QA/QI interventions and share lessons learned, best practices, and project updates. This position is based in Gauteng, and reports to the Senior Programme Manager (TB). 

Key Performance Areas:

1. Programme implementation 

2. Supervision 

3. Stakeholder engagement

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Bachelors required in Public Health, Social Sciences or related field

2. 10 years relevant experience in project management, preferably in TB, RMNCH, HIV or other relevant public health/social science programmes

3. Demonstrated experience in USAID/PEPFAR project implementation, and experience working with other donors

4. Good working knowledge and understanding of community-based approaches of TB programming 

5. Knowledge of South Africa’s health and social service systems

6. Background with management of community programmes and community cadres

7. Sound understanding of M&E tools and systems 

8. Extensive experience in programme development and quality assurance

9. Demonstrated ability to design and lead the execution of efficient support systems including creating programme, operational, tracking and evaluation support tools

10. Demonstrated experience providing technical support to different stakeholders including implementing partners and governmental departments

11. Applied knowledge of financial management and human resource management

12. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

13. Valid driver’s license   

Competencies:

1. Strong programme design and conceptualization skills with the ability to think creatively and systematically at all project levels

2. Demonstrated ability in developing and maintaining strategic relationships at multiple levels including Government, donors and implementing partners 

3. Excellent writing, editing, and grammar skills in English and ability to communicate effectively and succinctly to internal and external audiences

4. Ability to plan and coordinate multiple tasks in different provinces 

5. Ability to work cross-functionally under an international NGO structure

6. The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

7. Exceptional leader with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills

8. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 

9. Flexible, with ability to work independently and as part of a team 

10. Passion for m2m’s vision and lives out m2m values

mothers2mothers is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people. Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m’s remuneration policies.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should apply for this position via https://mothers2mothers.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/Posting/view/998 by 17 September 2023.