Project Officer - Technical Assistance

mothers2mothers (m2m) is an African Primary Health Care organisation that employs women living with HIV as community health workers across 10 African nations. These "Mentor Mothers" deliver integrated health services at clinics and in communities to ensure everyone, everywhere, has access to the services they need to be healthy and stay in care. Over the next five years, this proven, peer-led model is being scaled up to double down on ending HIV, as well as to tackle new health challenges and reach more people - all with the aim of building a fairer, healthier future. The employment of local women as community health workers means that we are delivering a model that prioritises healthcare for families who need it most, delivered by women who know them best. Since its creation in 2001, m2m has created jobs for nearly 12,000 women living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa and, together, they have reached over 15M people with critical health services and education. In 2021, m2m reached over 1.6M people across 10 African nations, including 402,616 adolescents (ages 10-19) - 51% more than the year before. m2m also advanced the Global Goals of ending HIV/AIDS by 2030 - by achieving virtual elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV among its enrolled clients for the eighth consecutive year, and meeting all of the ambitious UNAIDS Fast-Track Targets among its clients four years ahead of the 2026 target date. For more information, visit www.m2m.org

Job Title
Project Officer - Technical Assistance
Organisation Levels
mothers2mothers -> m2m South Africa -> Programmes
Location
Pretoria - , ZA (Primary)
Type of position
Fixed Term Contract
Education
Degree
Closing Date
31/10/2024
Job Description
The Project Officer supports the UNICEF-funded Government of South Africa-administered Young Mothers Program through focus on Technical and Strategic Information support to institutionalise the pregnant adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) Peer Mentor Model and improve the access, uptake, and quality of care for children and adolescents living with HIV in three districts in Gauteng province (Tshwane, Ekurhuleni, City of Johannesburg), and the Sekhukhune district in Limpopo.
The role involves providing technical assistance, training, and capacity building to ensure the successful execution of health initiatives, with a particular focus on AGYW HIV prevention programs. The incumbent will work closely with the Senior Technical Advisor to implement the project workplan, monitor implementation and facilitate quality improvement interventions for programme improvement. This will include contributing to project deliverables such as reports. The Project Officer will work closely with provincial, district, and sub-district level stakeholders to ensure success of the programme. This position is based in Pretoria, reporting to the Senior Technical Advisor.
Technical Assistance: Training and Capacity Building

Conduct training needs assessments and develop training plans based on project goals and quality improvement (QI) results.
Lead on-site capacity building for staff, contributing to pre-and in-service trainings.
Facilitate training logistics and ensure proper documentation and reporting of training activities.
Monitor and evaluate the impact of training programs, in coordination with the M&E team.

Project Implementation

Manage all aspects of the implementation of technical assistance delivery at health facility and community levels, ensuring quality service delivery to AGYW program clients.
Conduct quarterly supervision visits to build Peer Mentor Mother capacity and ensure service integration and quality.
Support the utilisation of M&E tools at facilities and facilitate the integration of AGYW services into the health facilities and community activities, and support linkages between both platforms.
Foster strong relationships with health facility staff and implementing partners to maximise retention in care and adherence to treatment.
Contribute to workplans, budget development and project reporting at the district and provincial levels.
Mentor government and NGO based Peer Mentors including provision of supportive supervision at site level.

Performance Monitoring and Improvement

Conduct regular site-level supervision, monitor performance, and facilitate monthly quality improvement meetings.
Analyse monthly facility level data to identify areas for service and quality improvements.
Collaborate with the M&E team to assess site performance and implement joint improvement interventions.
Ensure project compliance with established controls, procedures, and resource stewardship.

Stakeholder Engagement

Represent the organisation at meetings with provincial and district health departments, implementing partners, and donors.
Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including government departments and NGOs, to support program implementation.
Coordinate and participate in stakeholder visits, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with donors and partners.

Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in public health, social sciences or related field.
Minimum of five years' field experience in public health work with a focus on RMNC&AH, VTP, or HIV/AIDS programming, with at least two years' in a supervisory role.
Strong technical knowledge of VTP, RMNC&AH, and paediatric HIV programming.
Experience in the implementation of AGYW HIV prevention programs.
Demonstrated experience in providing technical assistance to NGOs and government health departments.
Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including experience working with UNICEF, PEPFAR, USAID, local department of health.
Experience in drafting project workplans, reports, and budgets.
Familiarity with quality assurance, quality improvement and M&E tools.
Experience in training and capacity building for health facility staff, lay health workers, and Peer Educators.
Experience in with use of Department of Health (DoH) tools an advantage.

Competencies:

Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication abilities.
Ability to work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple competing tasks independently.
Culturally sensitivity and capable of working with diverse populations.
Proficient in MS Office suite.
Fluent in English and a local language.
Valid driver's license is an advantage.

mothers2mothers is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people. Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m's remuneration policies.

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