Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• To manage the community services and linkage team of the School-Based HIV & GBV Prevention Programme housed at Wits RHI

Location:

• 8 Blackwood Avenue, Parktown - Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Managing day-to-day operations and coordination of community services and linkages
• Identify the needs of the community services and linkages team and get the required resources
• Develop TA approaches for implementation plans
• Ensure alignment and timely completion of deliverables as per the implementation plan
• Provide regular updates to both SAG departments and PEPFAR/USAID as well as the institute
• Foster collaborative relationships with implementing partners including DSPs, OVC, Prevention, and DREAMS
• Understand and manage team dynamics within multiple partnerships
• Provide technical and logistical support to the management process such as site readiness activities and other activities required for implementation
• Document processes, best practices, and success stories in the implementation of community service and linkages including challenges and develop other documents as required
• Work with the DREAMS partners for smooth and effective program implementation
• Leading in supervision and monitoring collaborations with implementation partners
• Develop/review work plan and other strategic project documents for 1 the effective implementation of community services and linkages
• Human capital planning and management with the Chief of the Party
• Work with the financial manager to develop the relevant budgets and ensure compliance to the budget
• Work with provincial/district managers and core teams to develop the work plans and timelines for their structures
• Provide continuous strategic guidance to stakeholders
• Continuous assessment of priorities for linkages
• Facilitating the implementation of the organization's strategic plan
• Develop project tools such as SOPs and technical guidelines
• Act as a point person between partners
• Facilitate synergy between internal and external partners
• Support the Wits RHI Executive Director with research for related projects, papers, and presentations as determined by the Executive Director
• Develop and implement a communications plan for the linkages project team
• Work closely with strategic objective leads and deal with all the related strategic technical and protocol issues
• Write and contribute to publications
• Provide feedback to all stakeholders
• Write and/or compile internal meeting reports and communications
• Facilitate the ongoing communications between the consortium and external partners such as donors, sponsors, and other clinical research groups
• Compile donor proposals
• Compile and disseminate donor reports
• Facilitate and coordinate communications across districts
• In conjunction with the Communications Manager, maintain relations with the media and keep them informed on relevant study information
• Develop and conduct presentations on behalf of the consortium
• Attend to all linkage staffing requirements and administration
• Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilization and maintenance of sound labor relations
• Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments
• Identify substandard performance by team members and make necessary corrective action
• Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation
• 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 career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy-setting workshops, etc.

Required minimum education and training:

• Master's Degree in Public Health or related field

Required minimum work experience:

• 5 - 10 years experience in an HIV or global health field
• Minimum 3 years experience in managing projects

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:

• Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Extensive experience working with donor-funded programs and multiple stakeholder engagement
• Experience with working on programs for adolescents and young women is highly desired
• Experience working with the media
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Positive, energetic team leader with an ability to adapt to complex situations
• Adaptable, willing to take initiative
• Strong organizational skills with an accurate approach to work, attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

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: 28 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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