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: Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan
Duration of Contract: Fixed term contract ending 30 September 2022
Closing date for submission of applications: 18 December 2020
1x District Program Manager (Ref: 263)
Main purpose of the job
To provide strategic planning, governance and management to the programme in the district. Oversee the successful delivery of the Programme outputs. The incumbent will also act as a pivotal point of contact for relevant stakeholders.
Key performance areas
Oversee the implementation of all project activities and outputs in line with project workplan and standard operation procedures
Assist in the identification of project needs/resources
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
Support teams in the design and implementation of programme interventions and strengthening of all components of current Programmes.
Help to maximize the impact of local delivery of TB services through effective communication of knowledge, skills and learning across relevant networks and communities of practice
Coordinate the successful implementation of TB/HIV programme activities to ensure that the programmes meet set targets in accordance with national and donor standards
Provide or facilitate technical leadership to programs in the areas of HIV/TB service delivery, task shifting and programme implementation
Support IPC guidelines, policies and measures within teams at facilities
Assist in programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting
Participate in development of best practices and enhancement of program activities, TB prevention, anti-tuberculosis treatment initiation in children and adults
Regularly liaise and meet with facilities team 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
Manage and monitor study budgets through working with operations and finance staff
Ensure project assets are managed in line with MatCH Institute policy
Staff Management
Required minimum education, training and technical support
Relevant bachelor’s degree in public health, or relevant/related field (or commensurate experience)
Minimum work experience
At least three (3) years working experience in the areas of TB, DR-TB, HIV, and public health.
At least three (3) experience in working on implementing multi-faceted health Programmes, with preference to one year of experience working in international donor funded projects in a programmatic capacity.
Good knowledge of TB diagnosis and treatment.
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
A relevant postgraduate degree will be an advantage
Knowledge of research and activities/requirements related thereto
Good knowledge of TB diagnosis and treatment
Experience working in a donor funded organization / NGO or project-based environment
Knowledge of national and provincial health structures
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with Government and other stakeholders.
Ability to work under pressure in a resource limited environment
Excellent communication skills including oral and presentation skills
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.