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CATHCA Global Fund Project Manager position |
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CATHCA seeks to employ a project manager for its Global Fund programme, to be based at CATHCA’s office in Melrose, Johannesburg. The position requires the incumbent to travel frequently. He/she will be responsible for planning, organising, implementation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation of projects funded under the programme.
Length of contract: 13 months (renewable)
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and co-ordinate all aspects of the CATHCA Global Fund programme
- Plan, organise, implement, monitor, evaluate and report in line with CATHCA and Global Fund requirements
- Conduct regular visits to projects and ensure continuous communication with all stakeholders
- Collect and analyse data from projects and provide regular feedback to the CATHCA Board of Management and the Global Fund
- Work closely with other staff members to ensure that all activities are carried out in line with approved plan and budget
Requirements:
- Project management and/or health related degree.
Experience
- At least 5 years work experience in the health sector
- Experience in HIV or health programme management
- Understanding of HIV prevention, care, treatment and support strategies in South Africa in line with the National Strategic Plan.
- Experience in working with Department of Health and other local partners
- Previous experience of working for an NGO
- Previous experience of managing large budgets
Skills
- Proven project management skills, including planning and report writing skills
- Strong coordination, organisation, planning, and report writing skills
- Excellent presentation skills and ability to respond positively to feedback
- Good interpersonal, communication skills
- Ability to deal with different people from different backgrounds
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and make decisions when appropriate
- Proven monitoring and evaluation skills
- Computer literacy, good knowledge of MS Office software package
- Valid drivers licence and own car
Languages
- Fluency in spoken and written English, isiZulu and/or seSotho
- Working knowledge of other official languages is an added advantage
Competences
- Task orientation, results focussed and accountable
- Structured and well organised
- High level of personal integrity and confidentiality
- Flexibility and adaptability and willingness to travel
- High professional standards
- Commitment to CATHCA principles and the Catholic Church ethos
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, and in terms of NGO salary guidelines. Applicants to please send their CVs plus the names and contact details of three referees to CATHCA, P O Box 52015 Saxonwold, 2132 or by e-mail to
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or by fax to 011-880-4084 before the 13th October 2010.
Please note that only those short-listed will be notified.
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