Project Manager- Faculty of Health Sciences- School of Medicine- Department of Family Medicine at University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will be expected to do the following:

• Developing project plans, timelines, and budget for the project;
• Overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with public health best practices and harm reduction principles;
• Implementing quality control measures to maintain programme integrity;
• Assisting the faculty to engage cross-function departments in a manner that promotes shared governance, accountability and collaboration;
• Fostering equitable and mutually beneficial partnerships with community organisations;
• Navigating complex relationships between public health agencies, municipal authorities and other community groups to sustain programme viability;
• Managing funding streams (grants, donations, contracts) and ensure financial accountability;
• Reviewing financial reports for donors and stakeholders on programme outcomes and research funds;
• Managing contracts with suppliers and other vendors;
• Ensuring ethical data collection and compliance with research regulations;
• Ensuring that all project activities adhere to UP, CoT and project specific policies and procedures.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• MMed and FCFP in Family Medicine
• 2 years experience as a Project Manager

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Large-scale project management in an academic environment;
• Systemic approaches to solving complex problems;
• Rigorous and agile multi-year planning strategies;
• Knowledge of harm reduction interventions, policies and practices;
• Project management skills;
• Strong leadership and team coordination;
• Risk management and effective risk mitigation strategies;
• Research capabilities;
• Must be able to work independently and in a team.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Experience as a Project Manager
• HPCSA registration as a Specialist
• Driver’s licence and own vehicle

CLOSING DATE:  10 November 2025.