Job Opportunities in South Africa
October 16, 2024
The Aurum Institute
FULL TIME
Chief of Party
Aurum will be pursuing USAID’s “Achieving and Sustaining HIV/TB Epidemic Control in the Western Cape Province” Activity. The goal of the Activity is to support long, healthy lives for the population of Free State Province by achieving and sustaining HIV/TB epidemic control. USAID aims to reach this goal by achieving the following strategic objectives:
(1) Close the gaps to HIV epidemic control.
(2) Sustain health gains through strengthened, improved, and resilient health systems; and
(3) Leverage community, civil society, traditional structures, and private sector partnerships to improve and sustain service delivery and client outcomes
Aurum is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) to lead a high-quality, results-oriented response to the Activity, and achieve the objectives and expected results of the programme. S/he will provide overall strategic and managerial leadership of the activity in collaboration with the WC provincial DOH as a key partner, and all other major stakeholders, bringing a strong perspective and vision to achieving the goal and objectives of the Activity.
The role will report directly to the Managing Director Health Systems Division – Aurum South Africa and will be based in the Western Cape Province.
Responsibilities:
(1) Close the gaps to HIV epidemic control.
(2) Sustain health gains through strengthened, improved, and resilient health systems; and
(3) Leverage community, civil society, traditional structures, and private sector partnerships to improve and sustain service delivery and client outcomes
Aurum is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) to lead a high-quality, results-oriented response to the Activity, and achieve the objectives and expected results of the programme. S/he will provide overall strategic and managerial leadership of the activity in collaboration with the WC provincial DOH as a key partner, and all other major stakeholders, bringing a strong perspective and vision to achieving the goal and objectives of the Activity.
The role will report directly to the Managing Director Health Systems Division – Aurum South Africa and will be based in the Western Cape Province.
Responsibilities:
- Accounting officer for overall management and performance of the programme
- Provide technical and programme leadership, oversight and overall planning, coordination and management of all project activities, budget, risk management, M&E and including those of sub-partners and other key stakeholders
- Oversee staff and sub-partners to ensure quality of activities and products developed under the project
- Coordinate the design of project management and reporting procedures and related documents
- Ensure professional development and supervision of program staff for optimal delivery against project objectives
- Oversee technical outputs of partner organisations through regular field visits, and facilitate work planning and regular technical meetings for all consortium partners
- Act as the principal liaison with the Agreement Officer Representative (AOR), USAID office, South African Government counterparts, especially the Western Cape provincial DOH and other relevant NGO partners and stakeholders
- Build and manage strong relationships with the Western Cape department of Health, local partners, private sector and ensure Aurum visibility and support is always relevant and according to project objectives.
- Establish routine stakeholder engagement opportunities for project coordination and reporting
- Foster collaborative working relationship across all aspects of the project
- Oversee the project’s implementation according to plan; monitoring, evaluation and learning; and reporting and financial accountability to USAID
- Promote sustainability of project activities with effective networking, coordination, and linkages to other programs, partners, and counterparts, capacity building of project staff, and institutional strengthening of implementing partners and community-based organizations
- Be the decision maker related to technical, financial management and resources allocation and human resources issues related to the project
Qualifications and Experience:
Please note:
Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks
All appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking, and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to the achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.
Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development
Closing Date:25 October 2024
- Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as medicine, public health, social sciences, or management (business or project)
- A minimum 10 years' progressive responsibility and experience in leading large and complex donor funded Public Health programs of similar scope, and a value of at least USD$10 million
- Strong knowledge and experience of US Government rules and regulations about project human resource, procurement, contracting, financial management, and reporting processes and systems.
- Proven ability to develop and manage collaborative relationships with senior donor and government officials, and with executives of NGOs, CSOs, CBOs, and the for-profit business community to advance health objectives
- Demonstrated experience successfully leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams to achieve health results in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects.
- Demonstrated excellent written, presentation and communication skills in English.
- Applicant should be residing permanently in Western Cape
- 100% LOE
Please note:
Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks
All appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking, and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to the achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.
Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development
Closing Date:25 October 2024
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