Techinical Advisor - Pretoria at FHI 360

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Participation in the workshops/conferences/trainings arranged in support of the Nursing Leadership initiative,
• Support in conducting situational analysis activities in four selected provinces,
• Participate in the NLI project as a beneficiary from beginning to conclusion.
• Support engagements with the nursing officials at national, provincial and district Department of Health,
• Support determination of the training needs among nursing professionals,
• Documenting meeting outcomes and tracking action items for the project,
• Contribute to design of the Nursing Leadership Development programme,
• Contribute to the development of workshop material for training of nurse managers and educators on the leadership empowerment program by providing perspectives of the participants in the program,
• Contribute to the development of a manual for nursing leadership development by providing participants perspective,
• Contribute to reporting on key program deliverables, including, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required,
• Collaborating with other members of the project team to ensure that deliverables meet the needs of the scope of work,
• Contributing to the overall technical and programmatic quality and outputs of the activity,
• Contribute to progress check-ins on a fortnightly basis with AOR and POC for this activity
• Developing, in collaboration with Nursing office at national/provincial/district, guidelines, tools, policies, and procedures that inform Nursing Leadership Initiative support,
• Contribute to the writing of program outputs and outcomes
• Write a case study by the end of the project on the development of the NLI in South Africa,
• Carrying out all other duties as may be designated by the supervisor.

Required Education, Experience/Skill and Competencies:

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing Science with a post-graduate qualification in project management and/or public health,
• Masters degree in nursing/public health/education,
• 6+ years’ experience in the Non-governmental organisation space including support for the Department of Health.
• Experience with PEPFAR funded organizations will be an added advantage,
• Experience in supporting the Department of Health at facility, district, province or national level,
• Experience in providing clinical nurse mentoring activities,
• Experience with nursing support for disease outbreak management will be an added advantage,
• Experience in quality improvement support will be an added advantage,
• Experience with conducting and documenting qualitative/quantitative research,
• Familiarity with the district and provincial Departments of Health, preferably experienced in stakeholder engagement,,
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills,
• Good computer skills including word and excel,
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, excellent public speaking abilities, strong written and verbal English skills,
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented,
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint preferred,
• Ability to analyze data, or interest in learning to analyze data is important,
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others,
• Able to demonstrate the ability to respond with sensitivity to people of diverse cultures and various Lifestyles,
• A valid driver’s license and own vehicle.