Provincial Manager (Wits RHI)

Main purpose of the job:

• To provide strategic development, oversight, program coordination, and overall management of the provincial and district-level implementation of the School-based HIV & GBV program in order to ensure the delivery of outputs

Location:

• Tzaneen, Limpopo

Key performance areas:

• Lead, coordinate and support the implementation of the School-based HIV & GBV prevention program at the province, districts, sub-districts, facilities, and community levels
• Coordinating the development of District Implementation plans and other strategic program documents for effective implementation of the project
• Responsible to ensure district teams are effectively implementing program activities to ensure required outputs are delivered in line with the project work plan
• Provide program implementation guidance and support to district leads and team members to ensure delivery of program activities according to timelines, targets, and budgets
• Implement appropriate program management processes to ensure delivery of Project components with a specific focus on aspects of sustainability
• Identify the needs of the program at a district level and facilitate the availability of resources required
• Develop program tools such as SOPs and technical guidelines where necessary
• Support and monitor staff scale-up related to demand creation, linkage to care, and other services including support for sub-contractors where applicable
• Support administrative processes related to recruitment, staff management, and retention of district personnel
• Lead or coordinate the implementation of additional projects or requests for information emanating from program donors or other stakeholders such as government departments and civil society
• Liaising with DBE and DOH to ensure smooth coordination of the Integrated School Health program (ISHP) activities at the provincial, district and schools level
• Ensure coordination across program streams: ISHP, PrEP/SRH, Community Services, and Linkage to care
• Support activities that promote and advocate for Adolescent and Youth-friendly services (AYFS) or youth zones at service points
• Support the reporting process to Wits RHI management, the donor, DOH, and other stakeholders
• Develop and effectively manage relationships with external stakeholders including DBE, DOH, DSD, donors, Civil Society sector, and partners
• Serve as a provincial representative and point of contact for the Schools project/DREAMS on external forums/working groups in Limpopo
• Coordinate program activities with external agencies such as public health, NGO partners, regulatory bodies, donor monitoring, and auditing agencies, and others as necessary
• Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organization

Required minimum education and training:

• Postgraduate degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Social Science, Public Health, Education, Management, or related fields
• At least 6-10 Years of experience working in Health, HIV/AIDS, and youth programs at the senior level
• Understanding of CSE, the comprehensive SRH services including HIV and PrEP, Child protection, GBV and AYFS
• Knowledge of ISHP & DBE Policy on HTS, STI & TB, and DOH guidelines and policies
• Understanding of mobile health service model and monitoring PrEP implementation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including report writing and presentation skills

Required minimum work experience:

• Experience in working with SAG departments (including DBE, DOH, and DSD) and other departments
• Experience with PEPFAR-funded projects will be an added advantage
• Demonstrated role in strengthening coordination and facilitating project implementation
• Understanding of the school health provision, experience in working with government departments as a Technical Assistant or advisory capacity, and working in the DREAMS program
• Stakeholder engagement and management

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Able and willing to work flexible hours as needed and without constant or close supervision
• Able to maintain confidentiality, tact, and professionalism at all times
• Able to exercise discretion, high levels of initiative, and decision-making in consultation with the line manager
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Attention to details
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building skills
• Ability to manage and lead a team
• The environment may at times be busy, and noisy, and need excellent organizational, time, and stress management skills to complete the required tasks
• Must be a South African national or permanent resident with fluency in English and in at least one local indigenous South African language
• Must have a valid South African driver’s license and be willing to travel

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
• AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 28 June 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.

Please note:

• Our Client, WHC - RHI, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.
• WHC, in accordance with its 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.
• AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.