Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• Coordinate the DREAMS (School Based HIV and GBV) program and oversee the district-level implementation of the program in order to ensure the delivery of outputs and support the technical assistance component and the training of SBSTs, SGBs, and government officials where required

Location:

• Witsieshoek, Thabo Mofutsanyane (Free State)

Key performance areas:

• Communicate, promote, and support implementation of the School-based HIV & GBV program at the district, sub-district, and facility levels
• Provide program implementation guidance and support to District team members to ensure delivery of program activities according to timelines and budgets
• Constant consultation and planning with the provincial manager and district teams
• Conduct regular meetings with the District team to ensure outputs are delivered and to review progress on the implementation plan
• Review district implementation plans for effective implementation of the program
• Identify the needs of the program at a district level and obtain the resources required
• Coordinate and troubleshoot all program-related activities
• Oversee the rollout of the training plan on the National School Safety Framework, SAFE schools, ISHP SOPs, and other relevant training for the district, including conducting Training for trainers
• Through the provincial manager, work closely with the National School Safety manager and the capacity-building adviser/consultant to ensure that capacity-building activities are implemented in the district
• Monitor the delivery and quality of training at the district level
• Participate in monitoring activities mandated by the training of DoE Educators and support staff
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, feedback, and support to the district training officer
• Participate in ongoing mentorship programs initiated by other WRHI stakeholders
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training by obtaining feedback from stakeholders and/or relevant assessments
• Support the district team, ensuring that communication between the team is optimal and that program activities are coordinated and leveraged
• Ensure coordination across program streams, ISHP, NSSF, Safe School, PrEP, Community Services, and Linkage to care
• Support activities that promote and advocate for adolescent and youth-friendly service (AYFS) or youth zones at health facility and community level
• Maintain close communication with the M&E team to ensure adequate and regular reporting and documenting of lessons learned and success stories
• Develop and effectively manage relationships with relevant Wits RHI structures
• Contribute to the achievement of Wits RHI's corporate goals and objectives
• Develop and effectively manage relationships with external stakeholders including DBE, DOH, DSD, donors, and partners
• Serve as a representative of the Schools project on external forums/working groups in the district
• Coordinate program activities with external agencies such as public health, NGO partners, regulatory bodies, donor monitoring and auditing agencies, and others as necessary
• Supervise and manage line reporting (clinical mentor, operation coordinator, and training officer) in keeping with Wits RHI policies and procedures
• Attend to all staffing requirements and administration at a district level
• Supervise and manage the duties of supervisees to ensure optimal staff utilization and maintenance of sound labor relations
• Perform and facilitate performance assessments
• Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
• Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organization
• Promote harmony, teamwork, and sharing of information
• Provide day-to-day support to all project staff
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership of driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy-setting workshops, etc.

Required minimum education and training:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Social Science, Public Health, Education, Management, or related fields
• 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

Required minimum work experience:

• At least 3 - 5 Years of experience working in the Health and Education sector, comprehensive package of SRH services including HTS, PrEP, PEP and STI screening, child protection, Gender Based Violence (GBV), and youth programs
• Experience in working with SAG ministries (DBE, DSD, DOH) and other government departments
• Understanding and knowledge of HIV, SRH, PrEP, and GBV
• Experience with PEPFAR funded projects will be an added advantage
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including report writing
• Able and willing to work flexible hours as needed and without constant or close supervision
• Demonstrated role in strengthening coordination and facilitating project implementation at the district level including sub-districts
• Understanding of the school environment and experience in working with government departments at all three levels of government
• Stakeholder engagement and management

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• 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 granular details
• Ability to manage and lead a team
• The environment may at times be busy, noisy and need excellent organizational, time, and stress management skills to complete the required tasks
• Able and willing to work flexible hours as needed and without constant or close supervision

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.
• 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: 31 May 2024.
• Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
• 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.

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