Organization: IRD SA NPC
Job Title: Sub-District Coordinator
Location: City of Johannesburg x 2,
Tshwane x 2,
West Coast x 3
Cape Winelands x 3
Employment type: Fixed term contract
Reporting to the Provincial Managers
Interactive Research and Development South Africa (IRD SA NPC) is a South African Section 21 not-for-profit entity and an affiliate of Interactive Research and Development Global (IRD Global), and has fully operational offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria (Gauteng) and in Durban (KwaZulu-Natal).
Position Summary
RESPONSIBILITY:
Overall development and mentoring of personnel responsible for sub-district PROJECT implementation. Monitor and Evaluate project implementation at healthcare facilities within district/sub-district. Provide, leadership, collaboration, consultation, education and research to reach the USAID LON objectives and goals.
- DUTIES
The Sub -district manager will work directly with the District and Sub -district government officials to ensure regular review of the data and quality thereof as well as the programme performance.
Work collaboratively with the sub-district which require excellent communication and coordination skills.
Develop schedules of meetings, agendas, workshops/trainings, and maintain data integrity.
Coordinate and provide support to the field staff to ensure that the project deliverables are executed according to the specifications
Ensures collection of pertinent data from internal and external sources and monitors compliance with SOPs that speaks to clinical care and overall programme performance.
Conduct site visits to ensure that all clinical and programmatic data is reviewed.
Communicates with Sub-district and all field staff on an ongoing basis and is available to them by telephone/email/text.
Plans, proposes and evaluates means to overcome identified barriers with regards to programme implementation
Provide quality assurance support to ensure accurate data collection.
Assumes responsibility for specific QA activities for the sites.
Participates in internal audits.
Maintains records of correspondence of faxes, emails, patient communication, etc.
Reviews the work plans of the field staff and provide technical support as need be.
Supports the field staff to ensure that all programmatic targets are met.
Develops monthly reports and site visit reports for all activities.
Develop SOP’s and working practice guidelines and manage the implementation and rollout of the documents
Conduct quarterly assessments as it pertains to programme performance
Administrative Management of all sub-district staff.
Conducts performance reviews of all assigned staff members
Coaching of all field staff - REQUIREMENT:
Minimum educational qualification MBCHB OR equivalent qualification applicable
Current recognised registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Experience working with Multi/Extensive Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis after the time when applicant became registerable with HPCSA
South African citizenship or a valid work visa
Strong verbal, written and presentation skills in English and at least one other South African language
Valid unendorsed driver’s licence - EXPERIENCE:
Knowledge of South Africa’s current evident-based TB/DR-TB and TB-HIV programme management
At least two years’ experience in programme implementation and management
Preferred experience in programme management in public primary care-based facilities in South Africa
Knowledge and sensitivity to working with multi-cultural groups
Experience in TB/DR-TB and TB-HIV program monitoring and evaluation
In developing and making professional presentations to present to relevant stakeholders - SKILLS:
Understanding of South Africa’s public health and development trends and approaches
Self-motivated manager with an ability and flexibility to handling pressure situations
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary/culture group
Ability to analyse and interpret data and write written reports
Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in:
Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Power Point and Outlook/e-mail along with strong internet-based skills including methods of online communication (Skype, Social Media Platform, etc.)
Excellent organisational problem-solving skills
Able to work under pressure and be proactive in motivating people to meet deadlines
Interested candidates are welcome to apply, please provide two (2) current, relevant employment references. Submit a brief CV and supporting documents, indicating the job title in your cover letter and subject line on email to Lee-Anne Ogle: Human Resources Dept. @ fax +27 (0) 865722820 or e-mail [email protected]Closing date for applications: Friday, 6th October 2020
Kindly note that placement is depend on project funding
Salary range CTC: Market Related. Bio-data will also be taken into consideration.
Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, kindly regard your application as unsuccessful
IRD SA is an equal opportunity employer