Programme Manager: Health Systems Strengthening

SUMMARY:
PROGRAMME MANAGER: KZN
South Africa Sustainable Response to HIV, AIDS and TB (SA SURE PRO) and related projects 
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. The SA SURE PRO project aims to strengthen local capacity for the provision of sustainable HIV- and TB-related care and treatment through community- and facility-based services. 
The incumbent 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.

POSITION INFO:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide programme management and leadership including the design, securing, resourcing and implementation of assigned HSS projects and related monitoring and evaluation.
Develop project plans or workplans, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans, and budgets.
Organise resources to ensure effective and efficient implementation of projects.
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 the National and Provincial Departments of Health, and other partners and clients.
Manage Project Managers, Technical Advisors and Leads, and other project 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 health, public health, social sciences or a related field, with a Master’s degree in public health / administration / management or equivalent.
At least seven years’ experience in public health and management of complex multistakeholder projects.
At least three years’ experience in the management of USA-funded projects, and solid experience of working in the non-profit environment.
Financial management experience, including budgeting and review of financial reports.
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, M&E, 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, writing, presentation and facilitation skills, and advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
Willingness to travel as required, and a valid driver’s licence.

PLEASE NOTE:
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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