Program Assistant - (1144) at mothers2mothers

Programme implementation 

• Support the implementation of the TB ACCELERATE programme, including management of community-based programming and ensuring adequate coverage in assigned province to achieve agreed donor targets.
• Support work plan development, monitoring and achievement of project milestones, and project reporting in line with donor and organisational requirements.
• Facilitate implementation and cascading of project innovations, including hybrid/virtual service delivery approaches and evidence-based interventions using applicable technology. 
• Facilitate implementation of quality assurance/quality improvement (including joint supervisory systems) with district-based Community Coordinators in collaboration with relevant Head Office (HO) departments.
• Co-design and execute effective plans/strategies to support donor-led audits, progress reviews, and draft quarterly reporting, in collaboration with relevant project staff and other stakeholders. 
• Draft and complete regular reporting, including donor reports, on a regular basis.
• Support programmatic aspects of project evaluations and knowledge management in collaboration with project and external stakeholders, including relevant HO departments. 
• Support the design and implementation of strategies, processes, tools, and virtual/hybrid systems for capacity building of frontline cadres.
• Perform other managerial duties as assigned.

Supervision 

• Ensure robust line management of direct reports and the application of the organisation’s performance-based procedures and systems.
• Provide ongoing on-site coaching and mentorship of project teams and ensure high levels of motivation and productivity for large team of frontline workers (approximately 102).
• Ensure adequate project implementation controls, processes and procedures to promote compliance and stewardship of human/financial resources.

Stakeholder engagement 

• Perform donor and stakeholder relationship management and development, including representation of m2m in key strategic forums as delegated.
• Provide input into and support preparations for high-level site visits as required.
• Maintain and grow stakeholder relationships, including representation of the organisation in technical working groups as requested.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors required in Public Health, Social Sciences or related field
• 3 years relevant experience in project management, preferably in TB, RMNCH, HIV or other relevant public health/social science programmes
• Demonstrated experience in USAID/PEPFAR project implementation, and experience working with other donors
• Good working knowledge and understanding of the area of community-based approaches of TB programming  
• Knowledge of South Africa’s health and social service systems