Project Manager: Retention

**Main purpose of the job**:

- To provide oversight, and management of the Wits RHI retention interventions within the specified geographical area in the achievement of project targets and improve HIV and TB-related health outcomes

**Location**:

- **Pretoria - Tshwane**

**Key performance areas**:

- Coordinate and manage the implementation of retention services within the supported district
- Provide direction, programme implementation guidance and support to sub-district-based managers to ensure delivery of the retention components of the project
- Track and monitor all programme components, including operations research projects as applicable, using agreed indicators
- Support the development and review of work plans and other programme documents for effective implementation of the programme
- Support the development of programme tools such as SOPs and technical guidelines and contribute to the development of other programme documents as required
- Coordinate and troubleshoot all programme-related activities within the supported district
- Contribute to the development of best practice reports, technical publications and other programme resources as required
- Undertake regular site visits to ensure and support the implementation of activities according to the plan
- Ensure compliance with the relevant components of the programme area, in collaboration with other RHI teams
- Support the identification and implementation of Quality Improvement projects within the programme area
- Participate in monthly progress meetings with the sub-district team to monitor the progress of the strategic plan and deliverables
- Provide direct service delivery as required to ensure outputs are met and programme targets achieved and support junior staff with the management of complex cases
- Supervise and manage line reports in keeping with Wits RHI policies and procedures
- Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
- Supervise and manage the duties of line reports to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations
- Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments
- Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
- Coach and train team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation
- Facilitate skills transfer from programme staff to DOH counterparts
- Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
- Develop and effectively manage relationships with external and internal stakeholders including DoH, DSD, donors, partners and relevant Wits RHI structures
- Maintain close communication with the Wits RHI M&E/SI team to ensure adequate and regular reporting to district management and facility DoH managers
- Serve as a representative of the retention programme on both internal and external forums/working groups within the supported districts
- Report on key achievements, challenges and successes according to programme reporting timelines
- Ensure high-quality data is reported according to reporting timelines
- Ensure retention programme data is regularly reviewed and analysed, gaps identified, and action plans or mitigation plans implemented
- Disseminate accurate reports to internal and external stakeholders on an ongoing basis
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
- Take ownership of driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy-setting workshops, etc.

**Required minimum education and training**:

- **Professional Nursing Degree or Diploma, Degree in Social Work or Psychology, or equivalent**

**Required minimum work experience**:

- **5 years of management experience within donor-funded public health or private healthcare programme**

**Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities**:

- Postgraduate degree or diploma in Public Health, Management or related fields Ability to review and analyse programme data for decision making
- Excellent levels of written and verbal English communication skills
- Preference for experience in at least one of the following fields: HIV counselling, HIV adherence interventions, and Differentiated care models for people living with HIV
- Experience managing a PEPFAR-funded project

**Demands of the job**:

- Travel will be required within and outside of the district
- Ability to work in a highly demanding and pressurized environment, flexibility, management, training and leadership experience

**Communications and relationships**:

- Develop and effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders (Relevant Wits RHI Structures, DoH, donors, partners at all levels)

**TO APPLY**:

- Only if you