DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL COUNCIL ON AIDS

Job Overview

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure is advertising for a Director: Provincial Council on Aids based in Bloemfontein, Free State. The position offers an all-inclusive salary package of R1,317,384 per annum (Level 13). Candidates must possess an appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification in Public Health or related disciplines, coupled with 5 years of middle or senior management experience. Key responsibilities include overseeing the Provincial Implementation Plan for HIV, TB & STIs, coordinating stakeholder responses, managing resources, and providing strategic support to AIDS councils. Applicants must submit a Z83 form and CV.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification as recognised by SAQA, preferably in Public Health and/or related disciplines.
• 5 years of experience at a middle or senior managerial level.
• Experience in social science, HIV, TB, and STI related issues.
• Relevant experience working with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and donor-funded programmes.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation of policies/implementation strategies and resource management.
• Planning, organising, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation applicable to the Council on AIDS and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
• Successful completion of the compulsory pre-entry Certificate for entry into the Senior Management Service (Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme).

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provision of professional administrative and secretariat services to Free State PCA.
• Manage and provide oversight on the implementation of the integrated multi-sectoral Provincial Implementation Plan for HIV, TB & STIs.
• Manage the establishment of HIV, TB, and STI-related Programme Forums, monitor and oversee implementation of resolutions.
• Monitor and evaluate the multi-sectoral response on HIV, TB, and STIs in the province.
• Supervise multi-stakeholder coordination including social mobilization (i.e. door to door) of HIV and TB programmes.
• Provide strategic support to the Free State Provincial AIDS Council and all its structures i.e. District & Local AIDS Councils.
• Manage resources (human, physical, and financial) in accordance with relevant directives and legislations.

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