Assistant Programme Manager: Global Fund Tb

**Job Advert Summary**:
**Purpose of the position**:
The Assistant Programme Manager will be responsible for leading the effective management of this project in line with its objectives, timeframes and budget. This includes overseeing planning, management and implementation of activities by the members of the team, the day-to-day management of all operations and interactions within this project. The Assistant Programme Manager will report to the relevant manager at SR-HO level and will work closely with the TB programme manager and other managers (HIV, PHC, Information etc.) at district level to ensure the most effective and efficient program delivery to drive the improvement of health and health care outcomes on the National TB program. This position requires a deep understanding of the public health system, public health knowledge, quality improvement knowledge and experience as well as excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational, communication skills and the ability to exercise own discretion.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- A National Diploma in Management, Business, Public Service Administration, Social Sciences or Public Health.
- A Bachelor degree in a Health-related qualification will be an added advantage
- At least 5 years’ experience in public health programme management
- At least 3 years’ experience in large scale project management preferably in TB and HIV
- Experience with working in a health care environment
- Experience in Stakeholder management
- Valid driver’s license
- Clear criminal record

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Provide leadership across planning, capacity building, implementation, monitoring and evaluation for a national correctional services programme
- Support the development of district TB programme plans and ensure alignment with Global Fund project plans
- Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives
- Compile project reports and ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities (monthly, quarterly and final reports) to the district management
- Develop and manage a comprehensive activity plan
- Manage project assets and provide monthly reports to the SR-HQ
- Conduct technical support visits to selected facilities
- Oversee knowledge and document management processes for projects
- Manage parties/ entities contracted for provision specialized services in the district
- Ensure communication, education and social mobilization activities are conducted in identified communities to increase demand for TB services and address stigma, rights and gender issues
- Ensure community screening in targeted communities and appropriate deployment of project resources including digital chest x-rays
- Ensure all MOUs linked to province (NDoH) are current
- Work with other technical partners in the district to avoid duplication of efforts and ensure seamless implementation of TB interventions
- Design, develop and monitor improvement projects in health facilities
- Implement QI activities through close collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams
- Support prescribed data tools to track progress within and across project facilities at site level
- Coordinate with national initiatives, for example: SyNCH, mHealth, eLab and health management information systems (MMIS)
- Ensure all financial requirements are aligned with the policies and internal control processes of the organisation
- Ensure the team is adequately trained and resourced to meet objectives
- Report writing (monthly reports, interim progress report, annual reports) per funder requirements
- Follow-up on the implementation of changes and comment on improvements, ensure continuous improvement
- Assist the Information Officer and Deputy Information Officer with TB HIV Care’s privacy compliance programme