About the position
Background:
- The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges
- It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology
Main purpose of the job:
- To lead the implementation of the Gophelega project activities within the specified sub-district / facility cluster
Location:
Duration: 01 Month
Key performance areas:
- Coordinate and manage the implementation of the Wits RHI Gophelega strategy within the supported facility cluster
- Prioritize the implementation of activities to maximize outputs and outcomes
- Lead and manage the implementation support for key DoH priority programmes within the sub-district cluster, aligned to the Gophelega project, such as fast tracking 95-95-95 strategy, HAST, She Conquers, Maternal Child, National Adherence Strategy etc
- Support the development and implementation of sub-district plans to deliver on the activities outlined in the Gophelega implementation work plans
- Regularly evaluate progress on implementation plans and escalate identified challenges to seniors
- Assess project activities, M&E data, and external developments within the field to improve outputs on an ongoing basis using agreed programme indicators, including operations research indicators
- Develop and implement quality improvement and mitigation plans to address performance that does not meet targets
- Document best practices across the various quality improvement projects in each programme area in collaboration with Programme Managers
- Participate in monthly progress meetings with Facility Managers and the sub-district team to monitor progress of the strategic plan and deliverables
- Provide feedback to Stakeholders on facility performance
- Support the compilation of monthly and quarterly district and sub-district level reports for relevant internal and external Stakeholders
- Support the coordination of sub-district data reporting and analysis
- Support the development of DIP monitoring reports according to reporting requirements
- Provide strategic direction and input to address identified gaps at the sub-district level
- Undertake regular site visits to ensure and support implementation of activities according to plan
- Regularly evaluate progress on implementation activities through on-site review
- Provide direct service delivery as required to ensure outputs are met and programme targets achieved and support junior staff with the management of complex clinical cases
- Lead the implementation of facility assessments to identify key bottlenecks as required
- Facilitate the identification, planning (structure), and execution of improvement projects throughout the implementation sites
- Develop and implement quality improvement and mitigation plans to address performance that does not meet targets and monitor their progress
- Serve as a Champion, Coach, and Expert in quality improvement (QI) to ensure that the project and other initiatives across Wits RHI effectively utilize QI approaches, methodologies, and tools to achieve outcomes
- Identify challenges and implement plans to address them
- Support the verification of data which has been submitted
- Communicate quality improvement projects and activities at the facility and sub-district level to relevant Stakeholders - internally and externally
- 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
- Monitor performance of team members with respect to strategic goals
- Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
- Implement relevant human resources policies and procedures
- Coach, mentor and train subordinates and team members, to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation
- Coach, mentor, and train DOH counterparts, to ensure the acquisition of programme knowledge and skills to ensure sustainability
- Identify training needs of sub-district team and sub-district DoH counterparts
- Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
- 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 conferences, workshops etc
Required minimum education and training:
- Relevant Nursing, Public Health, Social Science Degree (or equivalent)
Required minimum work experience:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Public Health and HIV Management
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:
- Post graduate Degree or Diploma in Public Health, Management, or relevant field
- Good understanding of quality improvement systems, monitoring, and evaluation
- Knowledge of PEPFAR programmes and PEPFAR Partners
- Good organisational and administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks
- Attention to detail
- Pro-active, able to exercise discretion and independent decision-making
- Able to prioritise own workload and work towards deadlines
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Able to speak other African languages
Demands of the job:
- National travel and overtime may be required from time to time
- Must be contactable after working hours
- May be required to work at sites that are under resourced and operate in a highly pressurised environment
Communication and relationships:
- Maintain effective working relationship with Wits RHI staff at all levels
- Must be contactable after working hours
- May be required to work at sites that are under resourced and operate in highly pressurised environment
TO APPLY:
- Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
- Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and 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
- 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
- Closing date: 21 August 2026
- Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date
Please note:
- WHC, in accordance with its 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
- AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
- AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position
Desired Skills:
- Cluster Manager
- HIV Management
- Computer Literate
- Administration
- Organizational Skills
- Deadline Driven
