About the Organisation
On behalf of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), HIGHER HEALTH works with Universities South Africa (USAf) and the South African College and Principals Organisation (SACPO). We achieve our goals in partnership with allied government agencies, the private sector, UN and other development agencies and civil society formations. Sexual and gender-based violence (GBV), mental health, disability and unplanned pregnancies affect our institutions and warrant prevention, care and support interventions. Higher Health works to assist stakeholders in our higher education institutions with these issues.
About the Job
The Provincial Manager: WC is responsible for leadership and overall management of the health programmes in the Western Cape. The incumbent will be responsible for managing staff and offices in assigned regions as well as all stakeholder and strategic partnerships management. The Provincial Manager: WC must be a technical leader and resource in strategic planning, designing, budget, implement, monitor, and evaluate Higher Health programmes, projects, and activities.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Strategic Leadership
Provide high-level technical guidance and appropriate, feasible, and implementable recommendations to the DOP, counterparts, and senior level officials
Provide direction in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Higher Health programs, projects, activities, and interventions
Provide oversight to the annual targets and provincial budget, ensuring that costs remain within budget and that efficiency is maximized
Liaise with other units within Higher Health offices to optimize opportunities for cross-sectoral integration and leverage resources across different program components
Program / Project / Activity Management
Ensure the DoP is informed regularly of program implementation progress, results, and issues/problems on a timely basis
Perceive, determine, and arrange for procurement of human and job-related resources ensuring that objectives and outcomes of the program continue smoothly
Participate in and ensure the effectiveness of Quality Improvement and other field visits to improve service delivery quality including provision of clinical recommendations
Arrange site visits and prepare orientation materials for Higher Health delegations and other agencies
Representation & Reporting
Represent Higher Health at designated national, regional, and provincial meetings, particularly those relating to SAG
Serve on technical working groups and related committees
Represent Higher Health in meetings outside of the HIV/AIDS field as requested by the DOP or the CEO
Respond to a wide range of work-related requirements including responding to requests for information from various donors and partners
Establish strategic working relationships with senior host-government officials at the provincial and district level, donor agencies, civil society organisations, private sector counterparts to enhance the sharing of information on Higher Health including changes in key policy, legal, and regulatory environments that could affect the implementation of programs, projects, and activities
Requirements
College diploma or University Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) or equivalent
University Honours degree (NQF 8)
3 years’ work experience project management
3 years’ working in an NPO or similar non-profit sector organization
Experience in Report writing
Experience in Finance / Budget management
Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment
Ability to adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
The ability to apply problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve issues in the best interests of all stakeholders
Identifies implications, consequences or cause relationships in a situation before acting
Acts with a long-term/cyclical perspective in mind
Initiates, drives and actively influences projects to get results
Systems, procedures, information sources and financial priorities
Flexible working hours including weekends as required
To apply
Must be legally eligible to work full time in South Africa. This position is planned for an Employment Equity candidate, i.e. previously disadvantaged South African citizens who qualify for BBEEE.
Please note that this is a 3-year contract.
In order to apply, email your application by Friday 30th August 2024 to melissa@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
About the Organisation
On behalf of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), HIGHER HEALTH works with Universities South Africa (USAf) and the South African College and Principals Organisation (SACPO). We achieve our goals in partnership with allied government agencies, the private sector, UN and other development agencies and civil society formations. Sexual and gender-based violence (GBV), mental health, disability and unplanned pregnancies affect our institutions and warrant prevention, care and support interventions. Higher Health works to assist stakeholders in our higher education institutions with these issues.
About the Job
The Provincial Manager: WC is responsible for leadership and overall management of the health programmes in the Western Cape. The incumbent will be responsible for managing staff and offices in assigned regions as well as all stakeholder and strategic partnerships management. The Provincial Manager: WC must be a technical leader and resource in strategic planning, designing, budget, implement, monitor, and evaluate Higher Health programmes, projects, and activities.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Strategic Leadership
Provide high-level technical guidance and appropriate, feasible, and implementable recommendations to the DOP, counterparts, and senior level officials
Provide direction in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Higher Health programs, projects, activities, and interventions
Provide oversight to the annual targets and provincial budget, ensuring that costs remain within budget and that efficiency is maximized
Liaise with other units within Higher Health offices to optimize opportunities for cross-sectoral integration and leverage resources across different program components
Program / Project / Activity Management
Ensure the DoP is informed regularly of program implementation progress, results, and issues/problems on a timely basis
Perceive, determine, and arrange for procurement of human and job-related resources ensuring that objectives and outcomes of the program continue smoothly
Participate in and ensure the effectiveness of Quality Improvement and other field visits to improve service delivery quality including provision of clinical recommendations
Arrange site visits and prepare orientation materials for Higher Health delegations and other agencies
Representation & Reporting
Represent Higher Health at designated national, regional, and provincial meetings, particularly those relating to SAG
Serve on technical working groups and related committees
Represent Higher Health in meetings outside of the HIV/AIDS field as requested by the DOP or the CEO
Respond to a wide range of work-related requirements including responding to requests for information from various donors and partners
Establish strategic working relationships with senior host-government officials at the provincial and district level, donor agencies, civil society organisations, private sector counterparts to enhance the sharing of information on Higher Health including changes in key policy, legal, and regulatory environments that could affect the implementation of programs, projects, and activities
Requirements
College diploma or University Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) or equivalent
University Honours degree (NQF 8)
3 years’ work experience project management
3 years’ working in an NPO or similar non-profit sector organization
Experience in Report writing
Experience in Finance / Budget management
Ability to maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment
Ability to adjust effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
The ability to apply problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve issues in the best interests of all stakeholders
Identifies implications, consequences or cause relationships in a situation before acting
Acts with a long-term/cyclical perspective in mind
Initiates, drives and actively influences projects to get results
Systems, procedures, information sources and financial priorities
Flexible working hours including weekends as required
To apply
Must be legally eligible to work full time in South Africa. This position is planned for an Employment Equity candidate, i.e. previously disadvantaged South African citizens who qualify for BBEEE.
Please note that this is a 3-year contract.
In order to apply, email your application by Friday 30th August 2024 to melissa@actionappointments.co.za - send your completed AA bio form, letter of motivation and updated CV (all in MS Word format).
