Maternal, Adolescent & Child Health Institute NPC, (MatCH) is a non-profit organisation supporting public sector health services. MatCH implements donor funded projects to improve HIV and TB outcomes through providing technical assistance and direct service delivery support. MatCH is looking for a suitably qualified candidate to fill the following position under a project aimed at Achieving and Sustaining HIV/TB Epidemic Control in KwaZulu Natal Province – Integrated Service Delivery Response.
Location: MatCH Head Office, Durban, KwaZulu Natal
Duration of Contract: fixed term contract (actual contract duration period to be confirmed at interviews)
Main Purpose of the Job: This is a senior position to provide strategic direction and support, technical guidance, leadership and management for paediatrics and adolescent HIV and TB-prevention, care and treatment related programmes and clinical services.
Key Performance Areas:
Provide oversight and technical guidance at strategic and district-level on the overall implementation and monitoring of Paediatric and Adolescent HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment programmes at MatCH Institute.
Provide or facilitate technical leadership to programmes in the areas of paediatric and adolescent HIV/TB service delivery, task shifting and programme implementation.
Align and evaluate programme key performance areas against the organizational goals and objectives.
Oversee, develop, review and ensure implementation of programme policies, procedures, evidence-based interventions and guidelines.
Provide technical assistance to programmes and external stakeholders as relevant.
Support teams in the design and implementation of programme interventions and strengthening of all components of current programmes.
Coordinate the successful implementation of programme activities to ensure that the programmes meet set targets in accordance with national and PEPFAR standards.
Support Programme Managers and the programme team by continuous monitoring and oversight of annual work and performance plans.
Coach and train Programme Managers, Provincial and district teams to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organization.
Develop/update training manuals based on programme areas.
Consult on and support monitoring and evaluation activities to document the outcomes and impact of MatCH programmes, as well as in the identification of priority research and evaluation questions.
Maintain on-going collaborations, participation in technical forums, and regular communications with stakeholders as relevant.
Help to maximize the impact of local delivery of HIV/TB services through effective communication of knowledge, skills and learning across relevant networks and communities of practice.
Support teams and programme managers in the delivery of project plans, managing multiple work streams, allocating tasks as appropriate, identifying risks, issues, and dependencies, considering best practices.
Engage with relevant stakeholders (including from Districts and national government, the voluntary and community sector as appropriate).
Contribute to the strategic planning of the programme and its projects, identifying interdependencies across projects/functions, potential impacts on wider organization, resource requirements and building in contingency and adjustments as necessary.
Contribute to the development of performance and governance strategies and the development and implementation of improvement programmes, in accordance with business priorities.
Analyze, interpret, and present data to highlight issues, risks and support decision making.
Contribute to the production of timely and accurate reports to donors on the progress of the programmes.
Support new funding opportunities, including concept development, technical writing, and technical review of new proposals.
Required minimum education and training: MBChB, BCurr Nursing or equivalent health related degree; HIV Diploma or equivalent; Post graduate qualification in health management and/or public health oriented field, epidemiology, paediatrics or related social science from an accredited institution; Valid driver's license and own transport.
Professional body registration: Registration with relevant professional body if applicable; Health indemnity insurance cover (if applicable).
Minimum work experience: A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in technically designing and managing programmes related to paediatric and adolescent TB and HIV; A minimum of 5 years of management experience of PEPFAR-funded activity, including program planning, implementation, data use, monitoring and reporting; Minimum of 6 years public sector experience, including in a senior management role; Experience in programme planning, management and implementation, including experience with VTP, Paediatrics, OVC, Youth, DREAMS, TB for paediatric and adolescent patients living with HIV and integrated SRH programs.
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Masters or PhD in Public Health, Health Policy, Management/Leadership, or related field; Certification in good clinical practice (GCP); Knowledge of DOH healthcare systems and structures including familiarity with policies, programme priorities and regulations; Completed online NDOH certified PrEP course; Completed online USAID Gender 101 course; Experience working with International NGOs/CBOs/FBOs particularly under PEPFAR funding environment; Fluency in one or more national South African languages; Exceptional strategic thinking and an ability to analyze and synthesize data from a range of sources; Exceptional Interpersonal Skills with a strong ability to develop beneficial relationships and networks to achieve results; Excellent collaboration and partnering skills in a teamwork environment; Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while working as part of a team; Conflict handling, decision making, strong negotiation skills and resilience; Risk management and clinical governance skills; High degree of judgment, maturity, ingenuity and originality; Demonstrated written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in English; Travel to MatCH supported districts will be required; Available to commence work immediately.
MatCH Institute NPC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the advert's closing date.
Please note: By responding to this advert, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) disclaimer: I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorize MatCH to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements. I further understand that the personal information I disclose to MatCH will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification.
Non-South African Citizens and non-South African permanent resident holders must be in possession of valid work documents authorizing them to work in South Africa.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 2024/09/25
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