Head of Division: COJ - Johannesburg, South Africa - SPECD (Pty) Ltd

Description

• Assume overall oversight and management of the programme & the staff the City of Johannesburg.
• Oversee the development of annual programme work plans, with clear deliverables, indicators of success and timeframes in line with the funder's strategy.
• Ensure implementation of assigned programme activities a work plan targets through regular meetings and review of progress with the relevant managers and technical advisors.
• Analyse monthly dashboards for assigned programmes areas to monitor targets and propose/implement suitable approaches to address gap through the relevant staff.
• Collaborate with the APACE head office team, Programme Managers and the Strategic Information team to plan, develop and review annual project activities and work plan ,with clear deliverables, indicators of success and timeframe to achieve the targets.
• Oversee all aspects of project monitoring and evaluation, including data collection, analysis and reporting to monitor project progress and deliverable.
• Risk Management: Anticipate and identify risks and implementation challenges for the programme and corrective measures as required.

• Provide technical support to the Department of Health in the implementation of their HIV/TB programme activities at Provincial, District and Sub district level, with regular review of programme performance.
• Form part of the District Technical Working Groups, District Partners Meeting and provide technical advice to District and sub-districts on various aspects of programme implementation, monitoring and review.
• Identify novel and innovative projects, specifically related to the
• Co-ordinate high level USAID visits and other donor and/or team of management visits.

• Supervise, manage, and mentor the assigned team of staff in conjunction with other line managers to ensure efficient project delivery and implement the biannual performance reviews.
• Identify training needs and opportunities for programme staff development and arrange for such trainings.
• Establish, manage, and maintain functional relations with all internal and external stakeholders including DOH, Donors and Partners.
• Identify critical programme stakeholder and collaborate with the External liaison to develop a stakeholder engagement plan.

• Provide programme performance reports (verbal and written) to donor(s), Line manager, DOH and the management as required.
• Support and engage in relevant research processes, mainly operational research.
• Undertake any other reasonable task relating to the programme as required.

• A minimum qualification as a Medical Doctor is required.
• Minimum 12 years' experience in HIV/TB/PMTCT programmes.
• At least 8 years' experience in successfully managing a large, diverse, and multi-faceted project is essential; including management of large budgets.
• Leadership skills and previous work with the Department of Health.
• Good and in-depth understanding of the Health Systems in Gauteng.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis.
• Valid registration with a professional body (HPCSA).

• Ability to analyse and interpret programme data to inform planning and implementation.
• Good knowledge of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART), TB and Chronic Medication.
• Ability to lead & motivate a multidisciplinary team.
• Implementation/Project Management.
• Stakeholder Management.
• Organisational Management and Principles.
• Excellent presentation & facilitation skills.
• Ability to travel within allocated district.

• Negotiable depending on Qualifications and Experience.