Main purpose of the job:
The Project Officer Assistant will work in close collaboration with the TBAC Programme Officer to produce evidence-based reports, advocacy materials and policy-briefs
Coordinate the provincial civil society responses to the provincial appropriations bill
Monitoring and evaluation of government programs for example the provincial annual performance plans
Their primary responsibility is the development of the TBAC biannual budget parliamentary budget submission
Location:
RHAP – Rosebank, Johannesburg
Key performance areas:
Conduct Literature reviews
Writing of reports and policy briefs
Drafting Budget, financial reports
Knowledge/research translation
Development of assessment tools to evaluate governance of TB programmes on an ongoing basis
Staying up to date with current literature, relevant events and policies in the field
May be required to conduct data handling
Participate in partnerships that are in place or are developed
Perform any research related activity required to support these partnerships
Conduct Workshops to capacitate district staff of Provincial TB Budgets
Facilitate (logistics) and participate in project meetings including Staff meetings
Act in a professional and friendly manner in all dealings with internal stakeholders
Show a high level of customer centricity at all times
Produce research outputs that consider the public health, sociology and economic evidence for the advocacy issues we are seeking to address
Coordinate the provincial civil society responses to the provincial appropriations bill
Knowledge translation to improve advocacy combined with an understanding of political, TB
programmatic and health governance structures in South Africa
Use evidence-based approach to shape our advocacy appeals and submissions
Use evidence-based approach to raise awareness with communities and stakeholders (such as policymakers and partner organisations) regarding pertinent advocacy issues
Collate (and regularly update) a compendium of available TB resources and tools for the TBAC website
Preparing content for social media
Required minimum work experience:
3-5 years' experience with knowledge translation/research translation and/or Public Financial Management
Required minimum education and training:
Honors Degree in Public Policy/Administration, Public Economics, Health System Science, Public Health or equivalent
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
Has an understanding public financial management, public health systems, and policy
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Budget Analysis
Monitoring and Evaluation
Facilitation skills
Good at conducting literature reviews
Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail (financial reports, research, policy briefs, etc.)
Data handling and analysis
Sincere commitment to social justice and health equity
Works well in a team and eager to grow and learn
Commitment to Social Justice
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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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: 30 August 2024.
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.
Please note:
AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
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.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
