Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• To provide strategic leadership and management to provincial implementation of HIV prevention/treatment and complementary services in Western Cape, Vhembe, Ekurhuleni, and Gauteng (Total of 4 sites)

Location:

• 7 Esselen Street, Hillbrow, Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Provide senior strategic leadership to fulfil the objectives of the USAID-funded Award Advancing the South African HIV Response for Key Populations, Sex Workers and Transgender
• Lead the technical design, implementation and continuous improvement of clinic- and community[1]based primary, HIV, and gender-affirming health care services for key populations in the Johannesburg Health District
• Monitor and review the implementation and progress of site level implementation plans in conjunction with relevant stakeholders and the Wits RHI Key Populations Programme team
• Regularly monitor and track site performance in relation to programme targets
• Anticipate implementation challenges and work with the appropriate team leads to develop, resource and implement corrective measures
• Actively participate in the Key Populations Programme's senior management team, providing support to all activities and special projects
• Support the development of effective outreach strategies (e.g. Enhanced Peer Outreach Approaches, Social Network Recruiting) to ensure increased service accessibility and acceptability by the sex worker and transgender communities
• Support budget development with senior management, control and monitor expenditures of the clinic, adhering to relevant finance and procurement policies
• Analyse data to track progress towards targets and optimize implementation of activities to achieve the 95-95-95 targets as per donor requirements
• Ensure compliance with Wits RHI, Department of Health and USAID policies, contracts, and agreements
• Support the monitoring, evaluation & recording of outputs to evaluate the impact of the programme
• Support the implementation of clinical guidelines at a site level through on-site mentoring support and contribute to achievement
• Perform and comply with administrative procedures associated with accurate clinical record keeping and reporting including patient records and confidentiality
• Ensure availability and accessibility of essential medicine for the clinic; and compliant and effective safety, quality control, and record keeping of medicine at hand
• Attend to all staffing requirements & administration
• Supervise & manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilisation & maintenance of sound labour relations
• Write, communicate and share work plans with all employees on site and review work plans when necessary
• Perform & facilitate performance development & assessments
• Identify substandard performance by team members & take necessary corrective action
• Ensure that staff welfare issues are communicated through appropriate HR and management structures as well as back to/with staff
• Handle grievances and participate in disciplinary hearings as relevant
• Coach & train subordinates & team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge & skills required by the organisation
• Promote harmony, teamwork & sharing of information
• Promote and position Wits RHI as a visible leader in public health innovations for key populations through networking, strategic engagements, active partnerships, publications and presentations at various forums
• Develop and effectively manage relationships with different key stakeholders in Cape Metro including but not limited to sub-partners, DoH, District AIDS Council, SAPS and NGOs
• Ensure accountability, transparency, and good stewardship of DoH consumables, supported by the required reporting, agreements & stakeholder engagements
• Coordinate with relevant Wits RHI staff/stakeholders in sensitizing district level government authorities about programme activities, service users, and programme implementation
• Maintain mutually respectful and accountable relationship with Wits RHI, sub-partners, and other district stakeholders
• Coordinate with other NGOs, private sector players and internal stakeholders on resource allocation/mobilization and information and ensure that appropriate synergies are achieved to avoid duplication of effort
• Coordinate closely with senior management and the relevant HR teams to appropriately resource, manage and mentor the district-level team
• Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation
• Identify training gaps at sites and arrange necessary trainings with the training department

Required minimum education and training:

• Post Graduate Degree (Honours) in Health or Social Sciences

Required minimum work experience:

• 5 to 8 years' experience in a middle management role in the public health field and HIV/TB Management
• Experience working in a managerial role at a health care center or clinic
• Extensive experience working with donor funded programmes
• Experience with management of multiple stakeholders
• Experience in data analysis and utilization
• Good understanding of quality improvement systems, monitoring and evaluation

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Understanding of the challenges facing key populations in the health context
• An ability to communicate and work with sex workers and transgender people in community settings
• Previous experience in Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) services and ART adherence support
• Management or leadership qualification
• Knowledge of national, provincial and district health structures
• Experience working with donor funded programmes and reporting requirements
• Knowledge of clinical and data management and analysis
• Proactive, energetic team leader with an ability to adapt to complex.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, takes initiative and work as-part of a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of budget management
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Able to speak other South African languages

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: 29 July 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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