Chief Programme Officer(Fixed Term based on funding )

Job Advert Summary

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose of the position:

The CPO is a member of the Board and will provide leadership, operational, and technical support to multiple programmes. The CPO will be responsible for managing relationships and engagement with multiple stakeholders

Minimum Requirements

• Degree as Medical Doctor
• Registered with HPSCA
• Diploma / Master’s in Public Health
• Diploma in HIV Management / TB
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in implementing and managing public health programmes
• Experience in budgets
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Valid driver’s licence and be willing to travel
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, vision and develop policies to achieve the programme’s goals
• Ensure adherence to the culture and values of the organisation
• Execute the fiduciary responsibilities in accordance with ethical standards, statutory requirements and sound corporate governance practices
• Advocate on behalf of the programme at various levels including policy makers and healthcare providers
• Advocate to review and improve gender-sensitive and transformative policies, plans and programmes
• Ensure the implementation of a national TB education campaign as provided by the National Strategic Plan (NSP)
• Develop research protocols for Global Fund projects and ensure the delivery of projects and associated reports, papers and research outcomes
• Promote THC as the leading policy maker in the country
• Supervise, manage and provide technical support to Programme Directors
• Develop strategic plans in pursuance of the programme’s vision and mission
• Manage risk through the development of contingency plans
• Ensure the provision of on-going sources of financial support by securing grant funding
• Direct the development of work plans aligned to operational budgets
• Ensure compliance with funder and statutory rules and regulations
• Ensure financial viability through sound cash flow management and oversight of budgets and expenditure
• Ensure the review of the programmes’ performance to mitigate risk and to ensure continuous improvement and management of the grant
• Take responsibility for the monitoring and evaluation function of the programmes
• Ensure that periodic evaluations and assessments are conducted to inform programme decision making and to produce quality reports
• Direct the M & E unit on the collection of data, development of tracking systems and reports and the dissemination thereof to relevant stakeholders for improved service delivery, collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Direct the QI unit on the development of QI technical support initiatives
• Drive the implementation of QI projects for the identification of gaps and improvement of service delivery
• Ensure the validation and compliance of quality processes by documented assessments and feedback systems
• Direct the collection of strategic information and ensure the systematic analysis thereof to effectively monitor key indicators and inform decision making
• Build and maintain professional relationships with key influencers, funders, technical experts, government departments, healthcare providers and other organisations
• Drive the development of community engagement forums and work plans
• Participate in Technical Advisory Group meetings