Sub-district Coordinator At Interactive Research and Development

 JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP. CLICK HERE

Organization: Interactive Research and Development South Africa (IRD SA NPC)
Job Title: Sub-District Manager
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Employment type: Fixed term contract

Interactive Research and Development South Africa (IRD SA NPC) is a South African Section 21 not-for-profit entity and an affiliate of Interactive Research and Development Global (IRD Global Limited), and has fully operational offices in Johannesburg (Gauteng) and in Durban (KwaZulu-Natal).

This position is to be based in Pretoria, Gauteng.

Position Summary

RESPONSIBILITY:

Overall development and mentoring of personnel responsible for sub-district PROJECT implementation. Monitor and Evaluate project implementation at healthcare facilities within district/sub-district. Provide, leadership, collaboration, consultation, education and research to reach the USAID LON objectives and goals.

DUTIES

• The Sub – district coordinator will work directly with the District and Sub – district government officials to ensure regular review of the data and quality thereof as well as the programme performance.
• Work collaboratively with the sub-district which require excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Develop schedules of meetings, agendas, workshops/trainings, and maintain data integrity.
• Coordinate and provide support to the field staff to ensure that the project deliverables are executed according to the specifications
• Ensures collection of pertinent data from internal and external sources and monitors compliance with SOPs that speaks to clinical care and overall programme performance.
• Conduct site visits to ensure that all clinical and programmatic data is reviewed.
• Communicates with Sub-district and all field staff on an ongoing basis and is available to them by telephone/email/text.
• Plans, proposes and evaluates means to overcome identified barriers with regards to programme implementation
• Provide quality assurance support to ensure accurate data collection.
• Assumes responsibility for specific QA activities for the sites.
• Participates in internal audits.
• Maintains records of correspondence of faxes, emails, patient communication, etc.
• Reviews the work plans of the field staff and provide technical support as need be.
• Supports the field staff to ensure that all programmatic targets are met.
• Develops monthly reports and site visit reports for all activities.
• Develop SOP’s and working practice guidelines and manage the implementation and rollout of the documents
• Conduct quarterly assessments as it pertains to programme performance
• Administrative Management of all sub-district staff.
• Conducts performance reviews of all assigned staff members
• Coaching of all field staff

REQUIREMENT:

• Minimum educational qualification MBCHB OR equivalent qualification applicable
• Current recognised registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• Experience working with Multi/Extensive Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis after the time when applicant became registerable with HPCSA
• South African citizenship or a valid work visa
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills in English and at least one other South African language
• Valid unendorsed driver’s licence

 EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of South Africa’s current evident-based TB/DR-TB and TB-HIV programme management
• At least two years’ experience in programme implementation and management
• Preferred experience in programme management in public primary care-based facilities in South Africa
• Knowledge and sensitivity to working with multi-cultural groups
• Experience in TB/DR-TB and TB-HIV program monitoring and evaluation
• In developing and making professional presentations to present to relevant stakeholders

SKILLS:

• Understanding of South Africa’s public health and development trends and approaches
• Self-motivated manager with an ability and flexibility to handling pressure situations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary/culture group
• Ability to analyse and interpret data and write written reports
• Strong computer literacy, with proficiency in:
• Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Power Point and Outlook/e-mail along with strong internet-based skills including methods of online communication (Skype, Social Media Platform, etc.)
• Excellent organisational problem-solving skills
• Able to work under pressure and be proactive in motivating people to meet deadlines

Interested candidates are welcome to apply, please provide two (2) current, relevant employment references. Submit a brief CV and supporting documents, indicating the job title in your cover letter and subject line on email to Lee-Anne Ogle: Human Resources Dept. @ fax +27 (0) 865722820 or e-mail [email protected]

Closing date for applications:  Friday, 15 May 2020

IRD SA is an equal opportunity employer

Deadline May 16, 2020

 JOIN OUR TELEGRAM CHANNEL. CLICK HERE