District Hss Lead X 1

**Location**: Buffalo City Metropolitan, Eastern Cape

**Type of Contract**:Fixed Term Contract ending 31 March 2026

**Main purpose of the job**: The incumbent will focus on governance, leadership and service delivery to embed sustainability and strengthen Department of Health systems.

**Key Responsibilities** - Provide strategic direction and technical support in health system strengthening to the District Department of Health - Plan, direct and provide guidance and technical support to implement training and supervision - Participate in and support District teams to present at Quarterly Review Meetings - Participate in Technical Working Groups and other fora on Health Systems Strengthening - Lead Quality Improvement at district level including the development of tools, planning and review of assessments performed to evaluate progress achieved in implementation of project plans - Provide support for the HSS Policy implementation and operationalisation - Support Districts to conduct HRH reviews and provide support for District Health Planning and Expenditure Reviews to improve resource allocation and efficiency - Provide technical assistance and support for governance - Support the development and implementation of Transition Readiness Tools and Assessments - Facilitate knowledge transfer to District Management Teams and support OP Nerve Centres - Ensure that all project reports are completed and submitted in accordance with work plans and donor requirements - Participate in strategic meetings with Embedded District Support Teams and Multi Disciplinary Teams and other stakeholders - Identify topics for case studies and success stories, and support staff in developing these outputs.Conduct District profiles and staff skills audits

**Minimum Qualifications and Experience** - Relevant degree at Masters level - 6 years relevant experience - Proven mentorship experience in HIV and TB programmes at facility, sub-district and district level - Management experience and proven project management abilities in the design, administration, management and implementation of public health programmes, including supervision of staff and reporting - Previous work experience in primary health care setting with public healthcare system - Valid drivers license and willingness to travel

**Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities** - Experience in donor funded organisation and with PEPFAR - Extensive knowledge of HIV prevention, treatment, care and support programmes - A good understanding of the South African public health system, including national and provincial health policies and management structures - Skills to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders - Excellent facilitation skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) - Ability to work with mínimal supervision and to be deadline-driven.

**When applying, ensure to submit your detailed updatewd CVs, copies of applicable qualifications and registrations.**

**MatCH Institute NPC reserves the right not to make an appointment.**

Non-South African Citizens and non-South African permanent resident holders must be in possession of valid work documents authorizing them to work in South Africa.

Application Question(s):

- Do you have proven mentorship experience in HIV and TB programmes at facility, sub-district and district level?
- Do you management experience and proven project management abilities in the design, administration, management and implementation of public health programmes, including supervision of staff and reporting?
- Do you have previous work experience in primary health care setting with public healthcare system in South Africa?
- Are you available to commence work immediately ?

**Education**:

- Masters (required)

**Experience**:

- relevant work: 6 years (required)

License/Certification:

- driver 's license (required)

Work Location: In person