Assistant Programme Manager

Company information

Company

HST Careers

Division

HSS

Health Systems Trust is an innovative non-profit organisation working to strengthen ongoing development of comprehensive health systems in southern Africa

Province

KwaZulu-Natal

District

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality

Job Specification Information

Title

Assistant Programme Manager

Description

The Health Systems Trust (HST) wishes to appoint an Assistant Programme Manager for the National Department of Health Global Fund Tuberculosis (TB) Project in eThekwini district. The Assistant Program Manager will be responsible for managing the implementation of programme activities aligned to the national TB programme priorities. The Manager will also be responsible for co-ordinating stakeholder relationships, talent management, as well as strategic and operational management of the programme over the grant period. This is a fixed-term contract position, renewable subject to availability of funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and co-ordinate the planning, implementation and monitoring of the project to fast-track the achievement of national TB targets identified in eThekwini • Liaise with the Department of Health (DoH) structures and manage multi-stakeholder relationships with funders, development partners and civil society organisations • Manage project deliverables to meet the stated project targets and outcomes • Provision of technical assistance to department of health TB Managers on strategic focus areas of implementation e.g. finding and treating TB in adults and children, strengthening systems for linkage and retention in care, strengthening prevention strategies, improving the quality of TB services and data management at facility and community level • Manage quality improvement processes to close gaps in the TB management and care cascade • Liaise with community structures to implement strengthened community outreach services. • Oversee the implementation of digital chest x-rays screening for TB • Advise and provide technical leadership for and direction to a multidisciplinary project team on strategic issues in the field of TB and HIV • Ensure integration of TB and HIV interventions aligned to DoH priorities • Ensure high-quality project outputs aligned with funder and national department of health requirements • Ensure the timeous management of project risks and appropriate mitigation plans • Manage project budgets and monitoring of project expenditure in line with funder requirements • Oversee and manage project resources and processes i.e. human resources, supply chain, equipment and fleet • Contribute and participate in meetings, conferences and workshops in collaboration with other projects and units • Compile internal and external (funders’) project reports as required • Provide technical support to the project team in documenting good practices and lessons learnt.

Key Attributes

• Demonstrable training skills • Experience in working at a senior management level with strong stakeholder management skills • Advanced knowledge of designing and implementing health information reporting systems • Sound monitoring and evaluation (M&E) skills in data management, handling and reporting • A good understanding and skilful application of quality improvement models and processes • Advanced knowledge of budgets and project financial management • Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office applications) • Ability to prepare and edit reports in a grammatically concise, scientifically correct manner • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team comprising members with diverse backgrounds • A valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel extensively • Experience of working in a non-governmental environment is recommended.

Education Required

Matric

Qualification Required

• A postgraduate qualification in Public Health and/or clinical qualification.?

Experience Required

• Five years’ experience in the public health field, with emphasis on and experience in TB and HIV programmes • Five years’ experience in project management or health management

Remuneration

The salary package for this position based on Global Fund requirements ranging from R 695,917.00 to R 833,778.12 as the Total Cost to Company.

Other Job Details

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS and ENQUIRIES • Interested applicants must complete their application online at: https://careers.hst.org.za/ • Applicants are to ensure that their online applications are completed in full, and that comprehensive CVs are uploaded with the online application in order to be considered. • Applicant’s CV must be saved with a filename reflecting their name and surname. • No applications sent via e-mail will be considered for the job, as all applicants must submit their applications online at the provided link. PLEASE NOTE: • All personal information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). • Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents. • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. • All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks. • If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. • HST reserves the right to not fill this position. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 03 February 2026, at 16h30 Health Systems Trust subscribes to diversity and inclusivity, which is informed by the Company’s Employment Equity Plan. Based on this, African males, Indian males and people with disabilities who meet the job specifications (including but not limited to the required skills, knowledge and education), are encouraged to apply.