Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• Coordinate 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 require

Location:

• Witbank xe2x80x93 Mpumalanga

Key performance areas:

• Communicate, promote and support implementation of the xe2x80x98School-based HIV & GBV programxe2x80x99 at the district, sub[1]district and facility levels
• Provide programme 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 district team to ensure outputs are delivered and to review progress on implementation plan
• Review district implementation plans for effective implementation of the program
• Identify the needs of the program at a district level and obtain resources required
• Coordinate and troubleshoot all programme-related activities
• Through the Provincial manager, work closely with the Capacity building manager to ensure that capacity building activities are implemented in the district
• Monitor the delivery and quality of training as well as program elements at the district level
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, feedback and support to the district implementing staff
• Participate in ongoing mentorship programmes initiated by other WRHI stakeholders
• Support the district team, ensuring that communication between the team is optimal and that program activities are coordinated and leveraged
• Ensure coordination across programme streams, ISHP, PrEP, Community Services and Linkage to care
• Support activities that promotes 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 lesson learnt and success stories
• Develop and effectively manage relationships with relevant Wits RHI structures
• Contribute to the achievement of Wits RHIxe2x80x99s corporate goals and objectives
• Develop and effectively manage relationships with external stakeholders including DBE, DOH, DSD, donors, DREAMS partners and other key stakeholders
• Serve as a representative of the Schoolsxe2x80x99 project on external forums/working groups in the district
• Coordinate programme 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 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 utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations
• Perform and facilitate regular 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 organisation
• Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
• Provide day-to-day support to all project staff
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates 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 for driving own career development by participating in on-going training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy setting workshops, etc.

Required minimum education and training:

• Bachelorxe2x80x99s 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 driverxe2x80x99s license and be willing to travel

Required minimum work experience:

• At least 3 - 5 Years of experience working in 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 project 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 facilitate project implementation at 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
• Able and willing to work flexible hours as needed and without constant or close supervision

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

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 and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
• 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: 16 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.

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