Maternal, Adolescent & Child Health Institute NPC, (MatCH) is a non-profit organization supporting public sector health services. MatCH implements donor funded projects to improve HIV and TB outcomes through providing technical assistance and direct service delivery support. MatCH is looking to fill the following position under a project aimed to strengthen the health care delivery platform for TB in the Eastern Cape.
Location: Port Elizabeth providing support to Districts of Sarah Baartman, OR Tambo & Nelson Mandela Bay (Eastern Cape Province)
Duration of Contract: Fixed term contract ending 30 September 2022
Closing date for submission of applications: 18 December 2020
1x Chief of Party – (Ref: 259)
Main purpose of the job
To provide strategic planning, governance and management of MatCH’s TB Project in the Eastern Cape, as well as oversee the successful delivery of the Programme outputs and act as a pivotal point of contact for relevant stakeholders.
Key performance areas
Provide strategic and managerial leadership
Ensure programme reporting across all levels of the project including to the funders and Department of Health
Coordinate steering committee meetings with relevant stakeholders
Identify project needs and resources required to ensure successful implementation of project activities
Support the development of a quality management plan and ensure quality assurance and quality monitoring throughout the programme life span
Support the project team to identify and profile best practices
Network to form strategic relationships with stakeholders including the Department of Health and other collaborating partners
Identify and evaluate programme related challenges, risks, best practices and opportunities
Support teams in the strategic design and implementation of programme interventions
Coordinate the successful implementation of programme activities to ensure that set targets are met in accordance with National and donor standards
Maximize the impact of local delivery of TB services through effective communication of knowledge, skills and learning across relevant networks and communities of practice
Support continuous monitoring and oversight of annual work and performance plans.
Review related policies, relevant protocols and SOPs for given programmes and ensure adherence.
Provide technical assistance to the TB programme and external stakeholders as relevant
Provide or facilitate technical leadership to programmes in the areas of HIV/TB service delivery, task shifting and programme implementation
Support IPC guidelines, policies and measures within teams at facilities
Support programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting
Participate in development of best practices and enhancement of program activities, TB prevention, anti-tuberculosis treatment initiation in children, adults
Regularly liaise and meet with facility teams to review progress, identify and resolve challenges and problems
Provide regular feedback to management, relevant program team members and Department of Health employees
Strengthen coordination by developing project specific standard operating procedures (SOPs), forms and guidelines
Ensure that all MatCH administrative policies and procedures are followed
Manage and monitor study budgets through working with operations and finance staff
Ensure project assets are managed according to MatCH policy
Staff Management
Required minimum education, training and technical support
Relevant bachelor’s degree in public health, or relevant/related field (or commensurate experience)
Registration with the SANC or HPCSA
Minimum work experience
Minimum six (6) years working experience in the areas of TB, DR-TB, HIV, and public health.
Minimum six (6) years of experience with demonstrated progressively increasing responsibility in designing, implementing and managing large, complex activities involving multiple partners in developing countries
Minimum six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in providing technical assistance in developing or strengthening M&E at health facilities, the development of QI improvement plans and QI capacity building Programmes
Minimum six (6) years prior experience managing or supporting the management of international donor-funded health programmes
At least six (6) years’ experience in the implementation of multi-faceted health programmes and working in international donor funded projects in a programmatic capacity.
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
A relevant postgraduate degree will be an advantage
Working knowledge of and certification in Good Clinical Practices
Experience working in a donor funded organization/NGO or project-based environment
Strong record in project management.
Excellent knowledge of TB Programme policies and guidelines.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with Government and other stakeholders. Excellent communication skills including oral and presentation skills
Knowledge of research and activities/requirements related thereto
Knowledge of national and provincial health structures
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent time management skills
Excellent project management, organizational and coordination skills
Experience in training, facilitation and material development
Researcher capabilities
Good written and verbal communication skills
Report writing ability
Administrative ability
Management/supervisory skills
Conflict resolution skills
Risk management skills
Proficiency in English
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively
When submitting applications, the Position being applied for including reference number as alluded to on the advert must be included in the email subject line. The Position being applied for and reference number as alluded to on the advert must be mentioned on application letters and these together with detailed CVs and copies of applicable qualifications and registrations must be emailed to [email protected]
MatCH Institute NPC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 14 days of the closing date.
Non-South African Citizens and non-South African permanent resident holders must be in possession of valid work documents authorizing them to work in South Africa.