Head of Programs

Our Client seeks a Public Health specialist who is experienced in the design and implementation of HIV/AIDS, Sexual and Reproductive Health and other public health services to enhance our track record of excellence and leadership in public health programming. The Head of Programs leads technical program design and implementation (with a focus on integrated service delivery) and oversees a diverse team responsible for the day-to-day implementation of key projects. S/he contributes to S-N strengthening and staff professional development and may be pitched as key personnel on current or future projects, depending on donor demands. The ideal candidate will also be experienced in working with the South African Department of Health structures as well as local and international funders such as PEPFAR, the Global Fund, DFID, the BMGF and many others. The Head of Programs will be part of S-N’s senior team, reporting directly to the COO, and will work individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team with partners and key stakeholders at a senior level both strategically and operationally. This position is based in Johannesburg, Centurion.

This position requires the ability to motivate teams and think outside the box to integrate and maintain S-N’s technology based competitive advantage. The ability to conceptualiaze, develop and implement client centered programming is an absolute requirement.

Candidate must have a strong balance of skills including: experience in comprehensive HIV programming as well as sexual and reproductive health, proven ability to effectively lead multidisciplinary staff, academic productivity, and high level administrative skills such as clinical quality improvement (CQI) management, grant/report writing, and budget management. Proven ability to effectively communicate with providers, government partners, community organisations, youth and family populations is also required.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Goals and Strategy
Promote strong technical implementation and program management
Facilitate a culture of using routine evidence for timely programmatic decision-making
Develop strategic plans based on what funders, government and S-N requires
Write operational protocols for new programmes or extensions of the current ones
Monitor and evaluate progress toward goals/targets/outcomes
Initiate development of new programmes and innovations in ongoing programmes
Develop and ensure that effective and efficient systems and process are in place to support delivery of high quality care and prevention services
Ensure all reporting obligations are met
Disseminate program evaluation and/or research findings and communicate all findings to key stakeholders (i.e., government or funders)
Technical Guidance
Provide guidance to all programmes including the development and management of operational procedures
Contribute to research programmes and activities related to pr