PROGRAMME MANAGER: South Africa Sustainable Response to HIV, AIDS and TB (SA SURE PRO) and related projects
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PROGRAMME MANAGER: South Africa Sustainable Response to HIV, AIDS and TB (SA SURE PRO) and related projects
Experience
7 Year
Ad type
ContractPosition
Experienced Professional
PROGRAMME MANAGER: South Africa Sustainable Response to HIV, AIDS and TB (SA SURE PRO) and related projects
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Experience
7 Year
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Location
1 Maryvale Road, Westville, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Qualification
Experienced Professional
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Industry
Vacancies, Contract -
Date Posted
3 weeks ago
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Apply Before
28 Aug, 2024
Health Systems Trust is an innovative non-profit organisation working to strengthen ongoing development of comprehensive health systems in southern Africa.
The Health Systems Trust (HST) wishes to appoint a Programme Manager to manage and provide strategic direction and technical leadership to the SA SURE PRO and related projects within the Health Systems Strengthening (HSS) Unit. They will be responsible for oversight of project implementation, monitoring of project progress against set deliverables and targets, quality assurance, and liaison with the project funder and partners.
All activities will be in line with the organisation’s goal of contributing to building equitable, effective and efficient national health systems in South Africa and the region, through the development and maintenance of functional health districts. This is a senior management position, and the candidate will contribute to other initiatives within the organisation, such as proposal-writing.
This is a fixed-term contract position, renewable based on performance and availability of funds.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provide technical leadership to HST staff in the design, securing, resourcing and implementation of assigned HSS projects and related monitoring and evaluation.
- Support the HSS Director in the overall management of the Unit, including planning and budgeting; business development activities to ensure sustainability of the Unit and the organisation; and quality assurance of the Unit’s outputs.
- Manage relationships with funders and stakeholders; liaise with National and Provincial Departments of Health, and other partners and clients.
- Manage Project Managers, District Co-ordinators and other staff.
- Support knowledge management within the organisation and ensure collaboration with other HST units.
- Represent HST in public fora, meetings and conferences.
- Contribute to the overall leadership of HST as a senior member of the team.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- A first degree in public health, social sciences or a related field, with a Master’s degree in Public Health.
- At least seven years’ experience in public health and management of complex multi-stakeholder projects.
- At least two years’ experience in the management of USA-funded projects, and solid experience of working in the non-profit environment.
- Financial management experience.
- Proficiency in project data analysis, visualisation and narration.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior government officials, donor representatives and community leadership.
- Knowledge and experience of South Africa’s health systems and policies, public health and health information systems, HIV and AIDS, TB, monitoring and evaluation, and the District Health System.
- A good understanding and skilful application of quality improvement models and processes .
- A proactive and professional management style, with a commitment to equity and cultural diversity.
- Excellent communications and writing skills, and advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
- Willingness to travel as required, and a valid driver’s licence.
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.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS and 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:
- 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: 28 August 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.
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.
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