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 Institute NPC is looking to fill the following Position under the APACE Grant.
MatCH seeks to appoint a Programme Manager to be based in Harry Gwala District ,(KwaZulu Natal Province).
Type of Contract: FTC ending 30th September 2023
The purpose of the job is to Provide strategic planning, governance and management to MatCH supported Programmes& overseeing the successful delivery of the Programme outputs in the district. The incumbent acts as a pivotal point of contact for relevant stakeholders.
Key performance areas:
Oversee the project from identifying project needs/resources to the development of a work plan of project activities and the on-going reporting.
Support the development of a quality management plan and ensure quality assurance and quality monitoring throughout the Programme life span.
Manage projects whilst ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements, agreed protocols, MatCH policies and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures and the quality management plan. This encompasses all phases of the project life from conception and initiation, definition and planning, execution, budgeting, implementation, performance monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
Staff mentoring, coaching and supervision including performance management and the development and maintenance of sound labour relations.
Network to form strategic relationships with stakeholders including the DOH and other collaborating partners
Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilization and maintenance of sound labour relations in the district
Ensure project assets are managed in line with MatCH policy
Required minimum education and training:
Minimum work experience:
5 years relevant experience working in a similar role in an NGO set up
Experience working with multi stakeholder projects in the public sector and communities
Demonstrated experience in Management and Leadership
Experience in Clinical Management of HIV
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
Post graduate Degree.
Certification in good clinical practice (GCP).
Experience in project management and research.
Knowledge of district and provincial DoH government structures.
Project Management Skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent staff management skills
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Relevant computer skills.
Training, facilitation and research skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Adaptable, willing to take initiative and empathetic.
Keen attention to detail.
Able to work in a highly pressurized environment and able to travel locally and internationally.
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]
Previous respondents to this advert are encouraged not to apply
MatCH Institute NPC reserves the right not to fill this Position. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the advert’s closing date.
Non-South African Citizens and non-South African Permanent Residence holders must be in possession of valid documentation authorizing them to work in South Africa.