Fresh Jobs at mothers2mothers

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Implementation
• Gender Analysis and Assessment
• Capacity Building and Training
• Policy Advocacy and Representation
• Research and Knowledge Management
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Partnership Development

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in Gender Studies, Women's Studies, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in gender equity programming, including experience in strategic planning, gender analysis, capacity building, and policy advocacy.

Skills and Competencies:

• Demonstrated expertise in gender analysis methodologies and tools.
• Strong facilitation and training skills with experience in designing and delivering gender mainstreaming workshops.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (additional languages preferred).
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

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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

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Technical Assistance: Training and Capacity Building 

• Conduct training needs assessments and develop training plans based on project goals and quality improvement (QI) results.
• Lead on-site capacity building for staff, contributing to pre-and in-service trainings.
• Facilitate training logistics and ensure proper documentation and reporting of training activities. 
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of training programs, in coordination with the M&E team.

Project  Implementation 

• Manage all aspects of the implementation of technical assistance delivery at health facility and community levels, ensuring quality service delivery to AGYW program clients
• Conduct quarterly supervision visits to build Peer Mentor Mother capacity and ensure service integration and quality. 
• Support the utilisation of M&E tools at facilities and facilitate the integration of AGYW services into the health facilities and community activities, and support linkages between both platforms. 
• Foster strong relationships with health facility staff and implementing partners to maximise retention in care and adherence to treatment. 
• Contribute to workplans, budget development and project reporting at the district and provincial levels.
• Mentor government and NGO based Peer Mentors including provision of supportive supervision at site level. 

Performance Monitoring and Improvement 

• Conduct regular site-level supervision, monitor performance, and facilitate monthly quality improvement meetings.
• Analyse monthly facility level data to identify areas for service and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with the M&E team to assess site performance and implement joint improvement interventions.
• Ensure project compliance with established controls, procedures, and resource stewardship.

Stakeholder Engagement 

• Represent the organisation at meetings with provincial and district health departments, implementing partners, and donors.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including government departments and NGOs, to support program implementation.
• Coordinate and participate in stakeholder visits, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with donors and partners.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in public health, social sciences or related field
• Minimum of five years’ field experience in public health work with a focus on RMNC&AH, VTP, or HIV/AIDS programming, with at least two years’ in a supervisory role
• Strong technical knowledge of VTP, RMNC&AH, and paediatric HIV programming
• Experience in the implementation of AGYW HIV prevention programs
• Demonstrated experience in providing technical assistance to NGOs and government health departments
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including experience working with UNICEF, PEPFAR, USAID, local department of health
• Experience in drafting project workplans, reports, and budgets
• Familiarity with quality assurance, quality improvement and M&E tools.
• Experience in training and capacity building for health facility staff, lay health workers, and Peer Educators.
• Experience in with use of Department of Health (DoH) tools an advantage

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Key Performance Areas:

Project Leadership and Management:

• Lead the implementation of the UNICEF’s Young Mothers Project, including project and M&E framework development and consultations with DOH
• Oversee rollout of project activities, including, training, supervision, ongoing project monitoring and evaluation, and the on-time submission of high-quality reports.
• Document lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring knowledge transfer and adaptive learning. 
• Design and lead the approach for providing Strategic Information (SI) technical assistance to project stakeholders.
• Manage and ensure timely delivery of all project deliverables, maintaining high standards of quality.
• Serve as the primary liaison with DOH representatives and UNICEF donors, ensuring smooth project implementation and collaboration, including preparation for slides and materials for donor and stakeholder meetings.
• Represent the organisation at donor meetings, providing updates on progress, and addressing any concerns.
• Responsibility and accountability for the project workplan and budget, ensuring all activities are completed within the allocated time and financial parameters.
• Lead quality assurance and quality improvement activities to continuously enhance project outcomes.
• Offer technical guidance and advice to the Pretoria direct service delivery team as needed, ensuring technical excellence.
• Contribute to internal working groups by sharing lessons learned and promoting knowledge exchange across projects and countries.
• Engage with the m2m DPTS for additional project support and collaboration.

Stakeholder Representation:

• Provide input into and support for high-level site visits and key events at the Pretoria hub.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders, including DOH, UNCIEF, and other project partners.
• Represent the organisation in strategic engagements, technical working groups, and other relevant external engagements.
• Advise on technical design and implementation of programmes to ensure alignment with best practices and stakeholder expectations. 
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Postgraduate qualification in Public Health, Social Sciences or related field. Master’s preferred
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in the health sector, including HIV/AIDS, Reproductive Maternal Newborn Child and Adolescent Health (RMNC&AH), vertical transmission prevention (VTP) Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) programming
• Demonstrated experience working with government at all levels (national, provincial, district)
• Experience working with UNICEF and other government and foundation donors
• Excellent ability in providing technical assistance, and proven in-depth knowledge of health programming, with specific experience in reproductive, maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS, and adolescent programmes and interventions in South Africa. Extensive knowledge of health system in South Africa.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of strategic information technical assistance.
• Demonstrated experience in the deployment and monitoring of quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leading a technical assistance activity, through evidence and data driven decision-making and using M&E data for programme improvement, and serving in technical advisory roles.
• Strong design and conceptualisation skills, Able to think creatively and; systematically at all project levels.
• Demonstrated success in developing and managing project work plans, budgets and ensuring project deliverables are met on time and within scope.
• Strong stakeholder management and representation skills, with the ability to foster productive relationships with donors, government officials, and partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, wit the ability to represent the organisation at high-level meetings and forums.