Senior Programme Manager - Johannesburg, South Africa - AJ Personnel

AJ Personnel

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Main Purpose of the job:

To lead and oversee the implementation of all project activities within the allocated geographical area/sub-district.

Location:

Ekurhuleni East and Ekurhuleni South

Key performance areas:

Coordinate and manage the implementation of the Wits RHI Gophelega strategy within the supported Subdistrict/region.
Prioritize the implementation of activities to maximize outputs and outcomes.
Manage the implementation support for key DoH priority programmes within the Subdistrict/region,

aligned to the project, such as fast tracking HAST strategy, Maternal Child Health, National Adherence Strategy etc.

Develop and implement district plans to deliver on the activities outlined in the Gophelega implementation work plan.
Regularly evaluate progress on implementation plans and escalate identified challenges to seniors.
Track and monitor all programme components within the geographical area.
Participate in regular progress meetings with the district team to monitor progress of the strategic plan and deliverables.
Provide strategic direction and input to address identified gaps.
Ensure collaboration and coordination across technical areas to ensure smooth implementation and effective delivery of the project, in line with project goals and district/regional priorities.
Develop/review work plans and other strategic programme documents for effective implementation of the overall programme, with a focus on district/regional priorities.
Coordinate implementation of project activities with external agencies such as public health, NGO partners, donor monitoring and auditing agencies and others as necessary.
Communicate and promote the Wits RHI strategy to members of the district team and other stakeholders.
Develop and effectively manage relationships with external and internal stakeholders including DoH,

donors, CBOs, community partners and relevant Wits RHI structures within the geographical area/ sub-district.

Maintain close communication with the Wits RHI M&E team to ensure adequate and regular reporting to facility DoH managers, DMT, provincial, PEPFAR and other relevant structures.
Serve as a senior representative of the Gophelega project on both internal and external forums / working groups within the geographical area/ sub

- district.

Report activities monthly (or as required) to relevant stakeholders. Compile monthly and quarterly reports for relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Participate in strategic meetings with DoH, donors and other stakeholders.
Undertake regular site visits to ensure and support implementation of activities according to plan.
Regularly evaluate progress on implementation activities through onsite review.
Ensure compliance with QI activities at all supported facilities, in collaboration with other Wits RHI teams.
Lead the implementation of assessments to identify key bottlenecks as required.
Facilitate identification, planning (structure), and execution of improvement projects throughout the implementation sites.
Report on key achievements, challenges and successes according to programme reporting timelines.
Ensure programme data is regularly reviewed and analysed, gaps identified and action plans or mitigation plans implemented.
Disseminate accurate reports to internal and external stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
Support the development of DIP monitoring reports according to reporting requirements.
Document best practices across the various quality improvement projects in each programme area in collaboration with technical experts.
Supervise and manage line reports in keeping with Wits RHI policies and procedures.
Attend to all staffing requirements and administration.
Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations.
Perform and facilitate performance development and 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.
Facilitate skills transfer from programme staff to DOH counterparts.
Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information.
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective selfmanagement.
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 ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy setting workshops etc.
Serve as an overall accounting officer for Wits RHI subdistrict performance

Required minimum education and training:

- **Professional degree or diploma, Master's degree or equivalent in Public Health, Management or related fields.