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Programme Manager: Eastern Cape AIDS Council (5-year fixed term contract)THE KEY RESULT AREAS OF THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Manage and coordinate the provincial HIV and AIDS response.Provide strategic HIV and AIDS and intellectual leadership to the programmes.Lead and Coordinate Prevention and Treatment Programmes for District Aids Councils.Mobilise various HIV/AIDS stakeholders behind the Provincial Strategic Plan.Manage and supervise programme employees and ensure implementation of ECSECC Policies.Design and prepare strategic plans, budgets and work plans of the programme and manage budget of the programme.Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual narrative and financial reports to the ECAC Working Committee, Office of the Premier and other stakeholders.Network and liaise with ECAC stakeholders.Actively mentor interns and junior staff in their professional development.Reporting to Civil Structure Forum.Participate in national meetings e.g. SANA plenary.Ensure that resources have been mobilised.Develop and coordinate HIV and AIDS related research agenda.Coordinate impact mitigation and human rights programmes of the EC Province.Assist the Premier and develop their presentations in some cases.Provide strategic HIV and AIDS advice to the provincial government and other ECAC stakeholders.Manage programme budget and approve programme expenditure.OTHER TASKS ARE AS FOLLOWS: Attend to the requirements delivered by Executive mayors.Attend to the content areas of the HIV/AIDS response.Attend to the content areas of TB.Assist in the design and development of strategic plans of ECSECC.Maintain discipline and staff morale.Participate in management and staff meetings.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES A Masters degree (NQF Level 8) in public health, social science, public policy, development, HIV and AIDS or other related fields.A PHD qualification in public health, social science, public policy, development, HIV and AIDS or other related field will be an added advantage.In-depth understanding of HIV and AIDS in South Africa and the Eastern Cape.Advanced Strategic planning and facilitation skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Well-developed analytical skills.Ability to handle various demanding tasks at the same time.Ability to work under pressure.Understanding of consequences of decisions taken.Budgetary skills.Code 08 and own transport.Well-developed conflict resolution and negotiation skills.EXPERIENCE At least five years' experience in a Management position.
EXTENT OF STAKEHOLDER NETWORK Interact and network with stakeholders.
Interact with ECAC Council and Working Committee.
WORKING CONDITIONS Working overtime whenever required.Willingness to travel.ECSECC has the intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post with a candidate whose appointment will promote representativity of the organisation, in accordance with its Employment Equity plan. ECSECC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Security checks and qualification verifications will be conducted for the selected candidate. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Enquiries regarding the application process: Ms. Fikile Sigalelana.
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