HST wishes to appoint a Project Manager to provide leadership and co-ordinate processes related to the implementation of digital health information systems, including policy development and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder liaison at all levels including National Department of Health and funders.  This is a fixed-term contract position, renewable based

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities  
• Development of project work plans in line with funder requirements  
• Attend strategic networking meetings and forums with CDC funders, NDoH, partners and district meetings and solicit feedback from stakeholders  
• Project reports are completed and submitted in accordance with work plans, funder contracts and with funder timelines  
• Represent the organisation at local, national and international fora as needed  
• Design and implement internal work processes to improve systems strengthening processes  
• Preparation of annual budgets   
• Monitor project expenditure on a monthly and quarterly basis  
• Management of contracts and/or sub-recipient grants and budgets  
• Provide mentorship and guidance to staff to ensure project deliverables are met  
• Comply with financial policies, guidelines and audit standards  
• Ensure timely management of project risks and appropriate mitigation strategies  
• Manage orientation and training stakeholder requirements at all levels.  

REQUIREMENTS: 

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in a health related field or computer science.   
• Registration with the relevant statutory body, where relevant.  

Experience

• At least five years’ experience in project management.   
• Development and implementation of information systems.  
• Experience working in an NGO environment is recommended.  

Competencies and Skills

• Knowledge of public health sector policies and guidelines, district health system, and key South African health policies.  
• Communication skills (written & verbal)  
• Strong report writing skills  
• Management skills  
• Contract Management  
• Computer literacy   
• Communication skills (written & verbal)  
• Project management  
• Good people skills   
• Research and analytical skills  
• Presentation skills  
• Excellent command of English, both verbal and written  
• A valid driver’s licence, and willingness and ability to travel extensively.  

LOCATION

The position is based at the National Department of Health, Pretoria, Midrand, or Johannesburg.

REMUNERATION

A salary package commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications and in line with HST’s Job Grading System will be offered.   

APPLICATIONS/ENQUIRIES

• Interested applicants must complete their application online at:  https://careers.hst.org.za/
• Applicants are to ensure that their online applications are completed in full, and that comprehensive CVs are uploaded with the online application in order to be considered.   
• Applicant’s CV must be saved with a filename reflecting their name and surname.   
• No applications sent via e-mail will be considered for the job, as all applicants must submit their applications online at the provided link.  

PLEASE NOTE:

• Preference will be given to applicants residing in the particular province that this project will be supporting.  
• All personal information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).   
• Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents.   
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.   
• Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.   
• All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks.   
• If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.   
• HST reserves the right to not fill this position.   

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS :    17 April 2024, at 16h30   

Health Systems Trust subscribes to diversity and inclusivity, which is informed by the Company’s Employment Equity Plan. 

Based on this, African males and people with disabilities who meet the job specifications (including but not limited to the required skills, knowledge and education), are encouraged to apply.