SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL AIDS COUNCIL (SANAC) VACANCIES

 
 
 IT MANAGER
Reporting to: Manager: Strategic Information
Location: SANAC Head Office, Pretoria
Grading: D4
 
Purpose of the job
To design, review and implement IT policies for SANAC. Define and determine the IT needs for the organisation, this includes both hardware and software. Define, review and develop IT security policies to protect the organizations information and ensure that the organisation is protected from cyber-attacks. Ensure that all SANAC staff members are getting all the IT support they need to do their day to day work. Ensure the maximum uptime of all SANACs online tools, systems and platforms. Always be a step ahead with solutions to better the organizations day to day operations by using latest technologies.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Operate computer hardware Infrastructure

• Ensure maximum up-time- System available
• Ensure accurate and early response- System response
• Ensure approved configuration are in place- Equipment are in place
• Give operational support- User contact
• Supply system management information – Management reports
• Provide system commissioning and implementation support- According to schedule
• Operations monitor and report – Monthly operational report
• Do design, tuning and integration – Design, tuning and integration done.
• Do network management – Plan and schedule network operation
• Provide hardware and software support – According to best practice
• Ensure conformance to quality standards – Conformance certificate
• Plan, implement, co-ordinate, maintain and rationalize network software and hardware as well as changes – Operational plan and schedule
• Liaise with service organisations – Minutes
• Reduce operational cost – Cost reduction suggestion report.

 
Do IT security management

• Develop emergency, recovery and contingency plan – Emergency, recovery and contingency plans
• Manage server uptime and Perform data on and offsite backups – Data backup
• Monitor IT users – User Register
• Ensure virus infection on IT site is minimized – Virus control packages installed
• Prevent the use of ” pirate ” software – No “pirate” software
• Administer encryption – Encryption Register
• Ensure IT site security – Adhere to standards
• Compile annual security report – Annual security report

 
Maintain records and statistics

•  Monitor availability of IT equipment and related equipment – Records and statistics
• Monitor problem solving – Problem solving progress register
• Keep record and statistics with regard to operational information, network infrastructure, user location, network hardware, software, data media, data, violations, etc. – Records and statistics.

 
Administer IT site infrastructure

• Maintain IT site plan – Site IT Plan
• Ensure that the quality of hardware installations complies with standards – Standards applied
• Initiate plans to improve the quality of hardware installations where there are problems – Site enhancement Plan
• Identify hardware and software upgrade requirements – Site upgrading Plan
• Provide management and status reports – Unique/standard Reports
• Pro-active identification of potential IT problem areas – Problem Report
• Ensure availability of computer and computer related equipment are within defined parameters – Availability Schedule
• Ensure that new system requirements can be adhered to – Site commissioning Plan
• Provide information necessary for capacity planning and analysis – Statistics
• Plan deployment of software and users on file savers and work stations – Deployment Plan
• Expedite approved site strategy – Deployment Plan
• Determine hardware and software corrective action and support necessary to rectify problems – Corrective Procedure.

 
Liaise with users with regard to all data communication matters

•  Participate in system commissioning including testing and acceptance – Test report
• Assist users with office automatisation and other pre-defined software – Recommendation report
• Determine user training requirements – IT site training requirements
• Advise user with regard to training requirements – Training plan
• Organise or present seminars, work sessions and advanced workshops on relevant IT aspects – Work sessions
• Do post training evaluation – Evaluation report
• Provide IT business advice – Site business report
• Provide technical consultation and advice – Site Technical report.

 
Provide feedback and reports

•  Reporting of problems to customer service center and monitoring of corrective actions – Problem and monitoring activities logged.
• Provide regular feedback/reports to users with regard to problem solving, quality of data, customer needs, network planning, environmental problems and resources – Site IT operational Report.

 
Administer help desk/problem handling system

•  Manage the help desk – Availability of help desk
• Register network problems – Maintain Problem Register
• Do first line fault correction – Corrected faults
• Refer second and third line problems to correct person – Problems referred to correct person.
• Establish problem-solving procedure –

 
Do configuration management

•  Implement configuration management model – Configuration management applied
• Submit configuration amendment reports – Configuration amendment Report
• Manage the warranties of all hardware and software distributed to IT site – Warranty Register
• Control licences – Licence Register
• Integrate configuration data – Integration report

 
Accumulate and expand knowledge

•  Formal training – Qualification certificate
• Informal training – Attendance certificate
• Self-training – Knowledge of subject

 
Qualification, Skills and Experience

•  At least Microsoft Certified systems Engineering or BSC in Computer Science, MIS or similar field
• Five or more years of IT work experience
• Data management and analytics
• Experience with the following systems are preferred: SAGE, Cloud Computing, Office 365 etc.
• Excellent knowledge of information technology general controls, data and cyber security, computer hardware/software systems, and SAGE
• Direct experience with and managing ERP systems
• Demonstrated experience leading and/or managing IT projects
• Understanding and experience with managing data network and telecommunications systems
• Good understanding of software development and programming
• Understanding and experience with managing IT infrastructure including systems, personal computing, help desk, servers, and printers
• Ability to effectively communicate technology, infrastructure and process needs and requirements with all personnel levels; oral and written communication

 
 
Applications should be emailed to hr@sanac.org.za. 
Kindly indicate the name of the position on the subject line of the email. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late or faxed will not be considered.
 
Closing date: Close of Business: 31 December 2021 (17:00)
 
Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within two (2) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
 
SANAC gives preference to South African candidates who meet the job requirement and who will add to the culture and gender diversity of the organization. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check(s) (citizenship, credit record checks, security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and employment verification).
 
SANAC reserves the right at any time to withdraw or alter this advertised position.
 
 

 
 
 
PROVINCIAL TECHNICAL OFFICER: AGYW
Reporting to: Technical Lead: Adolescent Girls and Young Women
Location: Office of the Premier in North West, Rustenburg
 Grading: D1
 
Purpose of the job
Engaging multiple stakeholders. Developing and maintaining relationships, maximising meeting attendance for the purpose of ongoing technical advisory and coordinating the effective implementation of AGYW campaign in the provinces.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitating and convening provincial and district Technical Working Groups related to AGYW work
• Participating in meetings related to AGYW at National, Provincial, District and Ward levels to ensure that AGYW programmes are optimised in government, the NGO sector and civil society at the provincial level
• Developing and maintaining high quality programme documents, work plans, training reports, etc. for the provincial response to AGYW
• Contributing to thought leadership at provincial think tanks and participating in provincial, district and local AIDS forums
• Working with PEPFAR, Global Fund and Other partners to coordinate capacity building, technical assistance and other support for AGYW implementing partners to align with the NSP and PIPs
• Providing technical assistance and guidance to implementing partners and programme staff in the Provincial AIDS Council Secretariat with regards to AGYW programmes
• Documenting challenges, best practices and success stories in the implementation of AGYW programmes in the province
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual narrative progress reports on AGYW in the province
• Participating in community outreach and education activities in the province and document and brief officials and political heads in the office of the Premier
• Providing programme management support to the Office of the Provincial AIDS Council Secretariat and the SANAC Trust in the area of HIV prevention programme, especially for adolescent girls and young women.
• Building and sustaining collaborative relationships with diverse prevention stakeholders in the province, including local and international NGOs, government departments, academic institutions, private sector and donors
• Facilitating the exchange of prevention information strategies in the Provincial Councils on AIDS in order to enhance and sustain capacity in HIV programmes and services
• Supporting the provincial youth sector to develop an implementation and advocacy plan to support the AGYW policies and programmes in the province.
• Representing the SANAC Trust and the Provincial AIDS Council Secretariat at scientific and technical meetings on HIV prevention, especially AGYW, in South Africa upon request
• Ensuring seamless multi-directional flow of information between the SANAC Trust structures and PCA in relation to HIV prevention

 
Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Post-Graduate Degree or its International Equivalent – Health, Public Health, Human Development, International Development, Social Sciences or Related Field
• 5-10 years of programme management, data collection and technical assistance experience
• Five to seven years of prior work experience in a non-governmental organisation (NGO), government agency, or private company
• Staff supervision and management experience in implementing partner programmes
• Understand the National Strategic Plan for HIV, TB and STIs (2017-2022)
• Proven ability to communicate and interact with high level officials from government agencies, NGOs, international development partners and private sector
• High level proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Sensitive to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas Articulate and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion with clients and staff
• Possess a strong understanding of evidence-based interventions with adolescent girls and young women
• Knowledge of HIV prevention, Sexual Reproductive Health and Gender Mainstreaming into HIV and AIDS programming.
• High degree of resilience to accommodate rapidly changing expectations, plans and deliverables
• Analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated
• Possess a valid South African Driver’s License

 
 
Applications should be emailed to hr@sanac.org.za. 
Kindly indicate the name of the position on the subject line of the email. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late or faxed will not be considered.
 
Closing date: Close of Business: 31 December 2021 (17:00)
 
Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within two (2) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
 
SANAC gives preference to South African candidates who meet the job requirement and who will add to the culture and gender diversity of the organization. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check(s) (citizenship, credit record checks, security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and employment verification).
 
SANAC reserves the right at any time to withdraw or alter this advertised position.
 
 
 

 
 
 
PARALEGAL
Reporting to: Company Secretary
Location: SANAC Head Office, Pretoria
 Grading: C3
 
Purpose of the job
 To provide effective administrative and legal support services to the organization.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Drafting legal Documents:

• Ensure all contracts and amendments are bound in correct format
• Compare signed legal documentation and draft schedules
• Assisting in drafting of contracts, agreements & correspondence
• Preparing of documentation for grants, audits, insurance claims, etc

 
Legal Research & Presentations:

• Conduct legal research & gather relevant information
• Identifying the appropriate laws, judicial decisions, and legal articles
• Prepares presentations as and when required
• Review and monitor updated laws and regulations that affect the organization

 
Validity of Agreements:

• Recordal of termination/renewal dates and notice periods of all existing and new agreements
• Filing and referencing of all contracts/agreements.

 
Contract Management System:

• Maintenance and management of the system to ensure effective use

 
Payments:

• Compiling approved and signed invoices, statements and supporting documents for the finance department to process all invoices in the Governance & Legal office.

 
Administration:

• Maintaining & organising files
• Update legal register
• Office administration

 
Communication:

• Liaising with Service Providers, internal departments for information in relation to the drafting of agreements, payments, supporting documents and additional information.
• Courier collection and delivery services

 
Debt Collecting:

• Tracking and tracing debtors, finalising payment terms with Debtors, drafting letters of demand/acknowledgement of debt and repayment agreements, following-up with Debtors re monthly payments.

 
Meetings:

• Organising internal and external meetings, booking of boardrooms incl./excl. refreshments
• Taking minutes and distributing same

 
Qualification, Skills and Experience

•  A minimum of a Paralegal Diploma
• A Bachelor in Laws will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a legal office environment
• Basic knowledge of relevant legislation, company law e.g. Trust Property Control Act, Companies Act, Non-profit Organisations Act
• Filing
• Contract management systems
• Computer literacy
• High level of proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to travel as and when required
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills

 
 
Applications should be emailed to hr@sanac.org.za. 
Kindly indicate the name of the position on the subject line of the email. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late or faxed will not be considered.
 
Closing date: Close of Business: 31 December 2021 (17:00)
 
Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within two (2) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
 
SANAC gives preference to South African candidates who meet the job requirement and who will add to the culture and gender diversity of the organization. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check(s) (citizenship, credit record checks, security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and employment verification).
 
SANAC reserves the right at any time to withdraw or alter this advertised position.
 
 
 

 
 
 
TECHNICAL LEAD: AGYW
Reporting to: Lead: Technical Support Unit
Location: SANAC Head Office, Pretoria
Grading: D3
 
Purpose of the job
Provide strategic and implementation guidance on the Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) programmes in collaboration with communities, civil society, technical partners and government and other stakeholders. Provide identification of, and respond to, technical assistance needs with regard to key populations in particular relation to capacity building; networking; promoting dialogue and advocacy; strengthening of platforms that improve coordination, joint planning and effective linkages between civil society, government and other role players at national, provincial, district and sub-district level, focusing on building sustainable networks, systems and structures to respond to HIV and TB.
 
Provide technical leadership and oversee the development of tools and mechanisms to strengthen monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) processes; capture and promote AGYW best practice; and increasing transparency and dialogue on performance of HIV and TB services at all levels. Assess quality of AGYW programmes mainly for the Global Fund and CDC funded programmes and other Donor funded ones. Ensure quality of programmes is improved, unblock bottlenecks in the grant; ensure in-depth preparation for relevant donor monitoring/review forums. Additionally, be part of National Technical Working Groups, where they will present / discuss best practice in AGYW programmes. Will be required to go deeper into districts, assess quality of services; standard of care for AGYW, and ensure there is an overall improvement on uptake of services, particularly HTS; PREP; TB Screening and Treatment and adherence to treatment. Ensure that there are ways to improve overall peer outreach and value for money amongst key populations as well as ensuring key populations rights are preserved in the programme.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Programme:

• Provide ongoing technical guidance and capacity development to Principal Recipients s and Sub-Recipients regarding all aspects of the AGYW programme
• Optimising the design and implementation of programmes to ensure operational efficiencies, data collection and reporting
• Ensure that all outstanding SOP are completed
• Lead the development, implementation and oversight of the AGYW Technical Working Group activities.
• Provide technical and programmatic expertise in HIV prevention, care and treatment activities for AGYW including community-based outreach, peer education/navigation, health clinic/hospital/other public and private facility service provision, behaviour change communication, treatment and care and referrals for HIV, STI, Gender Based Violence ( GBV), and FP services.
• Ensure that commodities such as STI test kits, STI drugs, ARVs, HTC test kits, condoms and lubricants are available on a consistent basis at all clinical service provision facilities.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships with organisations to expand AGYW programmes and enhance outreach and development in the country;
• Must show an improvement in service uptake and must ensure optimization  of services

 
Quality Services:

•  Ensure quality work on standard operating procedures contextualized to the South Africa environment assuring confidentiality and mitigation if required for AGYW groups.
• Provide strategic guidance in identifying structural barriers to the uptake of HIV clinical services for AGYW and ways to address those structural barriers working with civil society, private businesses and government
• Provide strategic leadership to community organizations, local health centres and South African Government (SAG) to increase the uptake of HTC at the clinical level by increasing capacity and providing technical assistance
• Contribute to the achievement of high quality results in accordance with the targets identified in the National Strategic Plan for HIV, TB and STIs 2017-2022.
• Ensure improvement of quality of services particularly ensuring 90-90-90 strategy for HIV and TB is observed.
• Contribute to program quality according to national standards including quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.

 
Reporting: M&E

•  Oversee production of timely and accurate technical reports.
• Provide leadership for and oversee reporting, monitoring and evaluation of national programmes, including statistical reports and donor reports;
• Lead in the development of work plan activities; ensure appropriate levels of technical assistance in program operations; coordinates collaborate efforts in program implementation including assisting in the provision of technical assistance to GF and CDC implementation partners for the provision of high quality services.
• Document best practice, case studies, reflections on national work, and contribute to research;

 
Advocacy and Human Rights:

•  Lead the development of Scopes of Work (SOW), memorandums of understanding (MOUs), technical management of activities for consultants and Sub Recipients to ensure that implementation plans and budgets are met and deliverables are of high quality.
• Lead in the advocacy for AGYW around human rights, in particular HIV/AIDS;
• Lead the inclusion of sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas; and
• Provide strategic guidance and coordination of advocacy work with key population groups for universal access to HIV leveraging donor funding to overcome structural barriers.

 
Value for Money:

•  Ensure assessment on value for money on key populations programmes; in essence key populations programmes must be efficient and economical
• Ensure well costed and documented programme outcomes

 
Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Masters or PHD level degree in Public Health or related field or equivalent
• Over 10 years of demonstrated AGYW / Key Populations technical expertise, with substantial HIV prevention, care, and treatment experience for AGYW
• At least 5 years of demonstrated excellence in a senior-level technical leadership position, preferably in an international development context and working with AGYW/ KP groups
• This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
• Proven skills of at least 10 years in the implementation of HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs for AGYW in South Africa or other countries in the region
• Knowledge of processes for developing and implementing HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs with key population groups in South Africa.
• Understands the HIV-related needs AGYW and experience in supporting and implementing activities to reduce stigma and discrimination.
• Design, implementation, and management of public health/international development programs funded by Global Fund and PEPFAR.
• Proven skills in mentoring, leadership and networking.
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding public health issues among key populations in South Africa.
• Ability to manage and complete numerous tasks with a high degree of organization and limited resources.
• Experience working with civil society organizations to plan and implement clinical HIV programs.
• Experience of proactively identifying risk, addressing issues and appropriately communicating these to the Technical Support Unit Lead, Global Fund Country Team, Country Coordinating Mechanism, Global Fund Principal Recipients and PEPFAR Structures.
• Experience of establishing strong working relationships with colleagues from different organizations and cultures.
• Experience identifying, designing and brokering public-private partnerships.
• Ability to meet deadlines with strong attention to consistency, detail, and quality.
• Ability to travel within the country or region and internationally if needed.

 
 
Applications should be emailed to hr@sanac.org.za. 
Kindly indicate the name of the position on the subject line of the email. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late or faxed will not be considered.
 
Closing date: Close of Business: 31 December 2021 (17:00)
 
Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within two (2) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
 
SANAC gives preference to South African candidates who meet the job requirement and who will add to the culture and gender diversity of the organization. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check(s) (citizenship, credit record checks, security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and employment verification).
 
SANAC reserves the right at any time to withdraw or alter this advertised position.
 
 
 

 
 
 
EXECUTIVE MANAGER: NSP IMPLEMENTATION
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: SANAC Head Office, Pretoria
Grading: E1
 
Purpose of the job
Provide technical leadership and oversight for the coordination of the implementation of the National Strategic Plan HIV, STIs and TB. Lead, guide and support the national coordination for effective implementation of the NSP, Support the coordination and oversee the implementation of effective HIV prevention strategies. Coordinate the development and implementation of the prevention, treatment, care and adherence support programs and interventions in support of the NSP (including Hepatitis); Review, update and complete national strategies and plans to guide the HIV response for the general population, and engage with civil society sectors and development partners to align their resources and programmes to the key priorities as identified in the NSP.
 
Support the Multi-sectoral platforms, Technical Task Teams, Technical Working Groups, and all related activities at all levels to coordinate, develop, strengthen implementation and monitoring of treatment and treatment literacy-related initiatives/policies/plans for people living with HIV (PLHIV) in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders. Oversee and ensure the technical and methodological soundness and timeous delivery of all NSP implementation coordination activities according to SANAC APP targets.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic NSP Implementation:

• Provide technical expertise and guidance for the development and coordination of programmes within the National Strategic Plan Implementation Unit.
• Commission, review and make recommendations for the launch of mass communication campaigns related to the structural drivers of the HIV, TB and STIs epidemics.
• Conduct a comprehensive review of the supply, distribution, promotion and utilisation of HIV prevention commodities.
• Identify priorities of the NSP that will ensure the biggest impact on the HIV, TB and STIs epidemic is achieved.
• Review of epidemiology, legal framework, prevention and treatment services for general population and recommendations for addressing policy and programme gaps.
• Support SANAC in the development /revision of treatment policy guidance and data-driven strategic planning to support implementation of the HIV, TB and STI programmes in line with evidence-based recommendations and practices.
• Support the coordination, development, and implementation of HIV and TB treatment literacy-related initiatives and policies for PLHIV and People with TB, and the cascading of treatment literacy-related initiatives for PLHIV and people with TB at sub-national levels.
• Convene technical working groups to discuss HIV/ TB / STI Treatment and Treatment Literacy-related issues to empower PLHIV to take responsibility and ownership of their health using evidence-based strategies and approaches.
• Work closely with SANAC M&E Team, other Technical Leads, and other relevant stakeholders to coordinate research and dissemination of research results/outputs to inform decision making and programming for HIV, TB and STI treatment initiatives.
• Work closely with other Units of SANAC to implement, monitor and report relevant Grants, including the development of Grant applications, Project Implementation Plans, and other related activities.
• Representing SANAC Trust at external and internal meetings, conferences, symposiums, etc.
• Network with international and local thought leaders, private sector leaders, government officials, advocacy groups, civil society leaders, and non-government organisations to understand their priorities, build the profile of SANAC profile and ensure optimal participation in all SANAC structures.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of appropriate national campaigns to communicate and advance priorities identified.
• Any other task as delegated to by the Executive Management.

 
Financial Management:

•  Ensure optimal financial management of the NSP Implementation Unit.
• Provision of quarterly progress and expenditure reports, variance analysis and management plan.
• Support the SANAC CFO as part of the management team to ensure that the NSP Implementation Unit responds to all audit findings and financial reporting timeously.
• Work with the internal auditors and financial risk committee to identify and minimise risks.

 
Leadership and Strategic Direction:

• Support the CEO in preparations for leadership and strategic role by providing information and analyses that informs their speeches, presentations, remarks, and any interactions as indicated.
• Attend meetings/conferences with CEO or in CEO’s place when required to do so, and networking and building relationships with international and local stakeholders.
• Provide technical oversight, strategic direction, and definition for the NSP implementation coordination activities.

 
Contribution to International Role:

• Contribute to the thought leadership at international think tanks/war rooms/conferences on HIV and TB held by UN agencies, international NGOs, and bilateral agencies, including SA participation at International AIDS forums.
• Support the CEO in attendance of meetings, networking, and communication to ensure that South Africa is acknowledged in the global arena.
• Attend with and/or stand in for the CEO when he participates and/or leads the development and implementation of regional proposals to international donors.

 
Contribution to Local Role: South African National AIDS Council:

• Support the CEO in providing strategic input for the Presidency and supporting the running of the Plenary, the Inter- ministerial committee that brings together all SANAC IMC government Ministers and Deputy Ministers and Premiers to facilitate optimal policy decisions and prioritisation and use of funds across all 9 provinces and all national government departments.
• Support the CEO in the preparation of all government submissions, cabinet memos and responses to parliamentary questions.
• Support the CEO and other executives in the preparation and submission of business plans to funding departments/agencies and the preparation of budget submissions to national treasury.
• Support the CEO to facilitate the development and provision of structured guidance on policy development and review to national government departments (Health, Basic Education, Women, Higher Education, Social Development, Public Administration, Prosecuting Authority) in respect of HIV, TB and STIs from all 9 provinces, civil society and technical experts
• Support the CEO and other executives to be able to support Civil Society Sectors to implement programmes through strategic support and leadership, enabling their capacity to be built and raising funds for priority programmes as identified by civil society.
• Support the CEO and other executives to develop national strategies and costed implementation plans to address priorities within the 18 civil society sectors.
• Support the CEO to provide thought leadership for the NSP in respect of publications, public speaking arrangements, contributions in all Trust and SANAC committees, contributions in international committees and forums and scientific meetings and journals.
• Work in collaboration with SANAC SI Executive on strengthening a Research Agenda to strengthen the TB/HIV response as well as Development and Innovation for the NSP for HIV/TB and STIs:
•  Support the SI Executive to ensure the outcomes of all research is synthesised and incorporated into the National Strategic Plans.

 
Human Resource Management of NSP Unit:

•  Provide strategic leadership to the NSP human resources staff to ensure development and implementation of human resource policies and procedures that will enable the organisation to conduct its mandate.
• Guide, support, and management the performance of all staff in the NSP Implementation Unit to ensure efficiency and knowledge sharing across the management units and objectives are met timeously and to a high standard.
• Working with other SMC Executive, ensure integration and alignment of SANAC Provincial, District and Local personnel roles with overall NSP objectives and deliverables.
• Lead the recruitment, selection, training, and performance management of all NSP Implementation unit staff members.
• Lead the recruitment and selection and management of all consultants used within the NSP Implementation Unit- to ensure optimal use of funds and the contribution of experts to the work done by the unit.

 
Strategic Communication, advocacy and networking:

•  Network with international and local thought leaders, political leaders, private sector leaders, government officials, advocacy groups, civil society leaders, and nongovernment organisations to understand their priorities, build the profile of SANAC profile and ensure optimal participation in all SANAC structures.
• Support the CEO in preparations to ensure the Deputy President is thoroughly briefed and prepared for all communication on SANAC and HIV and TB matters with all stakeholders.
• Support Civil Society together with SMC Unit with respect to their advocacy agenda.
• Contribute via SMC Unit to the development and implementation of appropriate national campaigns to communicate and advance priorities identified.
• Contribute to the development of the country’s UNGASS report in partnership with SI Unit.
• Work with SI Unit and Contribute to the development and implementation of a Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation Plan for the NSP to track all contributions from government, private sector and civil society to the implementation of the NSP and support SI Unit to publish programmatic program reports regularly.

 
Operational Oversight:

•  Lead the coordination, the development, and the preparation of the National Strategic Plan every five years in a way that ensures all SANAC stakeholders are involved meaningfully, and lessons learnt are incorporated.
• Contribute and support the development of the to the mid-term and end-term reviews of the National Strategic Plan programmes nationally.
• Lead and co-ordinate all the necessary changes to the National Strategic Plan
• Contribute to the support provided to the implementation of the NSP in all national and provincial government departments, all 18 civil society sectors and the private sector.
• Contribute to the capacity building of the 18 civil society sectors.

 
Qualification, Skills and Experience

•  A minimum of a Master’s degree qualification in Clinical Health sciences or similar.
• Additional postgraduate qualification in Public Health will be an added advantage
• Diploma in HIV Management / MBCHB qualification will be an added advantage.
• Any management qualifications will be an added advantage.
• 5-10 years working experience as HIV Clinician or in HIV Care and Treatment programme.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in public health environment in SA
• Minimum of 5 years of strategic leadership, management responsibility including staff performance and budgetary controls. Working with multiple stakeholders in the delivery of complex projects.
• Experience in managing HIV care and treatment programs including planning, designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluation as well as reporting.
• Extensive experience in managing stakeholder management, Working with Development partners, Civil society sector and private as well as donors.
• Extensive knowledge of the South African public health system, its systems and processes.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of HIV and TB epidemics in South Africa.
• Leadership, Strategic thinking, negotiation and management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good communication in English, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage complex situations, including political situations
• Networking and diversity management skills.
• Assertiveness and resilience
• Advanced Computer literacy (MS Office, Outlook)
• Strong project management skills.

 
 
Applications should be emailed to hr@sanac.org.za. 
Kindly indicate the name of the position on the subject line of the email. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late or faxed will not be considered.
 
Closing date: Close of Business: 31 December 2021 (17:00)
 
Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within two (2) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
 
SANAC gives preference to South African candidates who meet the job requirement and who will add to the culture and gender diversity of the organization. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check(s) (citizenship, credit record checks, security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and employment verification).
 
SANAC reserves the right at any time to withdraw or alter this advertised position.

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MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER
Reporting to: TSU: Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Advisor
Location: SANAC Head Office, Pretoria
Grading: C4

Purpose of the job
To track the Principal Recipients (PR) performance of C19RM grant implementation, the setting of targets, and the achievement of results. Provide strategic information for programmatic improvements and adjustments. Support learning and the application of data to continuously improve the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of the grant programme. Support the consolidation of – Operational Performance and Efficiency Coordination (OPEC) and Oversight Committee (OC) reports on results and progress of the grant, and respond to other Donor needs and to put in place data collection mechanisms to inform the grant evaluation.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Covid-19 Reporting System Development and Operationalization:

•  Ensure that the indicators sufficiently capture implementation results for donor accountability and internal learning
• Collaborate with the system development focal in the development and customization of COVID-19 reporting system (database, reporting templates, etc)
• Collect the feedback from implementing partners about using the reporting system and suggest modifications to improve the system as necessary
• Ensure the compliance of implementing partners with SANAC guidance on using reporting forms/ sheets and timely reporting
• Systematically document system-related challenges faced throughout the reporting cycle

 
Ensure System Quality and Consistency:

•  Act as a focal technical person to organize/ provide training and sharing sessions on COVID-19 reporting to implementing partners
• Clarify the questions and queries raised by implementing partners and other fund management staff members to ensure a common understanding of indicators

 
Promote System Use:

•  Lead the analysis, interpretation and communication of the results at the program level to inform senior management (SANAC EXCO, MANCO, and OC) of significant findings to drive appropriate programmatic and strategic decisions
• Contribute to the preparation of donor reports in close collaboration with system development focal and program/strategy teams as necessary

 
Knowledge Management:

• Serve as a focal person to coordinate and collaborate with SANAC Strategic Information and Technical Support Units to exchange knowledge and information related to possible data sources for COVID-19 M&E
• Keep abreast of needy areas and inform any opportunities/issues impacting SANAC COVID-19 interventions
• Closely work with other team members of SANAC to ensure the harmony of work and proper COVID-19 information flow among the team members
• Provide M&E Support to the Resource Mobilisation and Donor Coordination activities of SANAC.
• Perform any other tasks as may be requested by SANAC.

 
Qualification, Skills and Experience

•  Master’s degree preferably in Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Health, Statistics, Social science, Management information systems, Public administration, Development Studies, Economics or other relevant fields
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of those fields with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and two years of additional experience relevant to the above duties and responsibilities may be accepted in lieu of the master’s university degree.
• Formal qualifications in Monitoring and Evaluation will be a strong asset.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience working with health programs is required.
• Strong experience in the establishment of reporting systems using database, dashboard reporting and/or information system management.
• Successful development and implementation of an M&E system at the programme level is highly desirable.
• Work experience in reporting emergency response programs is a strong asset.
• Prior experience of involvement in any data management related activities to COVID-19 response and/or reporting is desirable.
• Experience in HIV, tuberculosis programs would also be an advantage
• Experience in database development and management will also be an advantage.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills are required.
• Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
• Computer literate (MS Office, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to coordinate stakeholders
• Be fluent in at least one South African language besides English
• Good planning and organising skills
• Good writing skills
• Deadline orientated
• Analytical thinker
• Customer-orientated
• Good telephone etiquette
• Proactive
• Team player
• Willing to learn

 
 
Applications should be emailed to hr@sanac.org.za. 
Kindly indicate the name of the position on the subject line of the email. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late or faxed will not be considered.
 
Closing date: Close of Business: 31 December 2021 (17:00)
 
Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within two (2) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
 
SANAC gives preference to South African candidates who meet the job requirement and who will add to the culture and gender diversity of the organization. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check(s) (citizenship, credit record checks, security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and employment verification).
 
SANAC reserves the right at any time to withdraw or alter this advertised position.