Project Coordinator (1 year contract)

Main purpose of the job:

• The Project Coordinator – TB Accountability Consortium will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the Consortium, driving the project's advocacy strategy and management of related communications and materials development
• The coordinator will also manage the engagement and outreach with Consortium members and other stakeholders

Location:

• Rosebank – Johannesburg

About RHAP:

• The Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP), a syndicate of Wits Health Consortium, advocates for improved access to high quality, comprehensive health care services in rural areas to improve the health of the South African population
• RHAP is a partnership between the Wits Centre for Rural Health, the Rural Doctors Association of Southern Africa (RuDASA), and SECTION 27, based in Johannesburg, South Africa
• It was launched in August 2009 in response to the specific health challenges in rural areas

About TB Accountability Consortium:

• Although South Africa has a robust TB policy environment, weak program implementation hinders program success
• RHAP is leading a new advocacy initiative to drive greater government accountability toward achieving the country's TB goals
• The TB Accountability Consortium brings together program experts, researchers, and civil society organizations to develop and implement a policy advocacy strategy to strengthen TB program implementation and improve government accountability

Key performance areas:

• Coordinate development and implementation of the TB Accountability Consortium’s advocacy strategy and work plan for 2022, along with the director and senior management
• Drive the day-to-day activities of the Consortium; including planning, organizing, participating in, and documenting Consortium meetings and workgroups
• Draft reports, presentations, and talking points on projects & issues for managements' or own use as spokesperson
• Undertake research and information gathering to support proposals, policy submissions, and opinion editorials
• Identify and develop new programmatic opportunities, content, and activities in alignment with project priorities
• Liaise with a graphic design agency to develop the TB accountability consortium website and related graphics/materials
• Drive the writing/development of the annual state of the TB Report
• Build and maintain strong and collaborative working relationships with RHAP staff
• Establish mechanisms to facilitate information sharing and networking among key stakeholders and ensure timely and efficient information exchange
• Represent TB Accountability project in relevant working groups, media spaces, and donor meetings as needed

Required minimum education and training:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in public health or a related field
• Master's degree preferred

Required minimum work experience:

• 2-5 years of work experience, ideally for a health or social justice NGO

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Experience in advocacy/organizing; including writing briefs, giving presentations, and organizing and facilitating meeting spaces
• Demonstrated experience working with a range of diverse stakeholders, including researchers, government and civil society
• Administration experience
• Experience in using social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter
• Able to travel to rural provinces when required
• Strong capabilities in taking initiative for managing teams and problem-solving

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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• The closing date for all applications: 07 April 2022.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

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