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Closing date: 2018-04-30

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, ICAP at Columbia University, the Country Director serves as the primary ICAP representative in-country and is responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of all of ICAP s programs of research, technical assistance and training in-country. Responsible for managing all aspects of the country program, including all technical, programmatic and operational aspects, for ensuring optimal use of human, financial and physical resources and for full compliance with donor regulations and requirements and University policies. Leads the implementation and monitoring of ICAP s portfolio of work in-country. As the representative of ICAP in-country, responsible for developing and maintaining highly collaborative working relationships with representatives from the Government, academic institutions, donors, supporters and other implementing and collaborating partners.

Grant Funded.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provides strategic leadership to the design and implementation of country programs, projects and activities and oversees program planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
• Ensures optimal use of human, financial, and physical resources to successfully meet project milestones and technical quality standards, and to achieve project objectives, deliverables and targets.
• Provides leadership and manages to ensure that all projects and activities are executed in line with and meet the technical standards and expectations of ICAP and its donors and supporters.
• Oversees and coordinates the successful completion of planning and budgeting requirements of the country office.
• Ensures mechanisms are in place to monitor the implementation of projects, including progress toward achieving objectives and targets with high quality and on-time performance.
• Provides effective oversight to all financial and administrative functions undertaken by the country office to ensure efficient and effective and the provision of sufficient administrative support to all projects.
• Ensure that all activities are undertaken in full compliance with ICAP standard operating procedures, Columbia University and donor policies and regulations, and national policies and laws.
• Develops and maintains highly collaborative working relationships with representatives from the Government, academic institutions, donors, supporters and other implementing and collaborating partners.
• Ensures documentation and dissemination of findings, impact, innovations, and lessons learned.
• Leads in-country efforts for development and mobilization of new resources and donor commitments.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION

• MBcHB / MD (or international equivalent), PhD, MPH, or other relevant advanced degree in the fields of public health or international development

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience managing large international public health or human development programs with at least 5 years of experience in managing public health programs in resource limited settings
• Demonstrated experience in HIV/AIDS program development, implementation and monitoring in resource-limited settings
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical content areas relevant to the current projects within the ICAP in-country portfolio
• Proven record of leading donor-funded projects, which consistently meet objectives and targets
• Demonstrated experience working on or leading health and development projects supported by the US Government, the Global Fund, the UN system agencies, foundations or other bilateral donors
• Demonstrated knowledge of rules, regulations and requirements of USG and other major international donors
• Demonstrated experience and skills in public health diplomacy, negotiations and cross-cultural communications
• Excellent oral presentation and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze and resolve problems, constraints and issues relevant to project implementation and performance
• Proven ability to lead, manage and mentor a culturally diverse team operating in complex environments

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• In-depth knowledge of the South African public health sector and national and provincial health systems
• Demonstrated experience overseeing the design and implementation of research studies, public health evaluations and training and education programs

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• 2-4 international trips per year and very frequent national trips to other Provinces within the country.

Applicants should submit only their CVs and cover letter to icap-jobs@columbia.edu.

Closing date: 2018-04-30

Pact Overview
At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. A nonprofit international development organization founded in 1971, Pact works on the ground in nearly 40 countries to improve the lives of those who are challenged by poverty and marginalization. We serve these communities because we envision a world where everyone owns their future. To do this, we build systemic solutions in partnership with local organizations, businesses, and governments that create sustainable and resilient communities where those we serve are heard, capable, and vibrant.

Pact is a recognized global leader in international development. Our staff have a range of expertise in areas including public health, capacity development, governance and civil society, natural resource management, poverty, fragile states, monitoring and evaluation, small-scale and artisanal mining, microfinance and more. This expertise is combined in Pact s unique integrated approach, which focuses on systemic changes needed to improve people s lives.

Project Overview:

Pact strives for a world where all people are heard, capable, and vibrant, and the USAID funded Government Capacity Building and Support (GCBS) Program is no exception. The GCBS strengthens DSD systems at the national, provincial, and district levels, with a specific goal of improved direct service delivery to children and reduced incidence of HIV and AIDS. The program is tailored toward strengthening the overall social welfare system, providing prevention, care (including access to HIV counselling, testing, and treatment), and support services to OVCY at all levels, with a specific emphasis on demonstrating the results and outcomes of site-level support in priority districts.

Position Purpose

The Finance and Operations Director is responsible for overall financial management and administration of the GCBS Program.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Management and Leadership:

2. Ensure proper management of general ledger and weekly posting of transactions

3. Review of payroll processing and payments

4. Capturing of payroll journal and clearing of payroll suspense account

5. Review and management of balance sheet reconciliations

6. Coordinate month end process

7. Review and approval of trial balance and general ledger.

8. Intercompany transactions management and reporting

9. Management of inter fund clearing accounts

10. Develop monthly financial accounts

11. Cash flow management and review of monthly cash flow forecast

12. Monitoring of expenditure against budget.

13. Monitoring subcontractors expenditures against overall project and subcontractors budgets.

14. Review of monthly PSR report and addressing any queries with HQ.

15. Manage bank accounts.

16. Strategic Annual Financial Planning:

17. Lead annual financial strategic planning

18. Develop annual planning guidelines and timetable

19. Develop templates for information collection to feed into the main HQ template

20. Provide support and work closely with departmental leads on developing budgets

21. Produce the consolidated financial annual plan for review and approval by CoP.

22. Provide financial planning support on any other projects as necessary.

23. External Stakeholder Reporting:

24. Quarterly USAID forecast reports.

25. Submission of monthly USAID Invoices.

26. DSD quarterly financial report and annual report.

27. Review of Mott MacDonald monthly reports and LOE submission including compliance review.

28. Quarterly review of Mott MacDonald s financial report and monthly forecast against implementation plan.

29. As needed reviews of financial reports for other subcontractors.

30. Provide support and guidance on annual financial planning for Mott MacDonald and other subcontractors as applicable.

31. Manage obligations and modifications for Pact, Mott MacDonald, and other subcontractors.

32. Management of contract obligations and subcontract obligations on Serenic and/or Promise.

33. Manage relationships with the bank.

34. Internal Control Systems Management:

35. Developing and updating policies and procedures in line with USAID rules and regulations and Pact s global financial policies.

36. Put in place internal controls to ensure proper segregation of duties, cost effectiveness and safe guarding of Pact s financial assets.

37. Preparation for ICR process and follow up of findings to ensure improvement of internal controls and provide report to SMT.

38. Staff Supervision and Professional Development

39. Setting performance goals with reporting staff.

40. Review of performance against planned goals and agreeing on plan of action.

41. Identify and agree areas of development create a development plan.

42. Manage staff morale working with Human Resources.

43. Statutory Compliance

44. Work with Company Secretary to ensure CIPC compliance.

45. Ensure compliance with statutory bodies locally.

46. Monthly reporting and payment of PAYE, SDL & UIF as well as VAT.

47. Updating of payroll software to incorporate new tax regulations.

48. Ensure submission of employer payroll declarations: semi-annually and annual.

49. Review and ensure submission of Workman s Compensation declaration and payment annually.

50. Preparation and coordination of annual audits.

51. Address audit findings and provide report to SMT.

52. Ensure updating of bank mandates as necessary.

53. Managing of Procurement and IT

54. Managing and monitoring procurement policies and systems in coordination with Operations Manager.

55. Ensure procurement is done in line with USAID rules and regulations.

56. Maintain procurement systems and standards according to Pact Operational Policy and Procedures Manual and strictly adhering to procurement limits.

57. Manage and monitor relationship with Netology ensuring value for money.

58. Facilities and Equipment Management

59. Maintaining of lease and service level agreements (Office, Office Cleaning and Cellphone).

60. Ensure that operations staff promptly report problems to building management.

61. Provide financial oversight of the facilities budget.

62. Ensure that office and asset security is consistently checked and updated where necessary and that all equipment and office space is sufficiently covered by insurance policy.

63. Administration Support

64. Ensure that adequate logistical and administration support is granted to the organization.

65. Review and monitoring of administrative policies and procedures in coordination with Finance & Operations Manager and TLA Manager.

Basic Requirements

Master s degree in Financial management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other relevant field, or a Bachelor s or Certified Accounting degree with 10 years experience;

Five years of relevant development financial working experience; experience of working with or in the South African Treasury is preferred;

Ten years accounting, operations and financial management of large-scale, complex, international development assistance programs;

Demonstrated supervisory experience, interpersonal skills and team building experience;

Familiarity with USG financial reporting and compliance requirements;

Prior experience building or enhancing financial management capacity of civil society organizations;

Demonstrated experience and skills in developing and managing large budgets;

Proficiency in relevant computer applications and databases; and

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Perform functions with a view to safeguarding the best interest of Pact

Ensure that regular backups of data are completed

Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

South African and / or permanent residents are preferred.

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Please apply at

http://pactworld.force.com/careers/VanaHCM__Job_Detail?Id=a33f1000001Pj6v

Closing date: 2018-04-30

POSITION SUMMARY

Grant Funded.

The Quality Improvement (QI) Advisor will work closely with the CDC South Africa, HRSA and CDC South Africa implementing partners, and other key stakeholders to design, lead and manage a Quality Improvement for ART Retention learning network in priority districts and health facilities in South Africa. The QI Advisor will lead the project training and workshops, coaching, implementation and supportive supervision of QI projects, and evaluation of QI initiatives. The QI Advisor will liaise closely with the QI team at ICAP New York headquarters.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

The QI Advisor will:

• Support and contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of the QI for Retention learning network project in South Africa.
• Assist in strategic project planning and work plan development
• Document project training and technical assistance activities and help to produce and disseminate technical reports, guides, manuals, success stories, and other written materials.
• Facilitate and ensure clear, regular and systematic communication and collaboration between Donors, MOH, and all other project stakeholders in order to achieve country level QIC project objectives.
• Develop and update project related training and technical assistance activities, including but not limited to: assisting with the design, delivery and management of the QI for Retention training, workshops and any capacity building initiatives.
• Provide hands-on leadership and support for face-to-face training and workshops sessions, on site QI coaching and evaluating training sessions, workshops, webinars, and other training projects.
• Lead and facilitate monthly facility site supportive supervision, QI coaching, mentoring and implementation support for site level QI projects to all participating QIC health facilities monthly.
• Be able to travel to ICAP QIC sites at least 15 working days of a month.
• Partner with QI M&E staff for development of QIC M&E systems including indicator development, data collection tools and SOPs, data management systems, data quality assurance policies and procedures, data review and analysis.
• Prepare QI related data for presentation for a diverse range of audiences.

EDUCATION:

• An advanced degree (MD, RN, MPH) in Medicine, Nursing, Public Health or related field including experience working in DoH or USG PEPFAR PMTCT and other HIV related programs;
• Demonstrated success in leading formal quality improvement projects using the Model for Improvement or similar methods is strongly preferred;

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience and demonstrated expertise in the implementation of relevant HIV and QI program activities in South Africa.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant adult education and/or training experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency with Word and PowerPoint and the ability to rapidly process and analysis data using MS Excel are required.
• Experience working with DHIS2 is preferred.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills are required.

Applicants must send their CV and cover letter to ICAP-Jobs-SA@cumc.columbia.edu.

Closing date: 2018-05-20

Epicentre is a non-profit organization, created in 1986 by M decins Sans Fronti res (MSF) and dedicated to research, field epidemiology and training in line with both MSF programs and Epicentre s Research Centers in Uganda and Niger. Epicentre is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre.

Mission and Responsibilities

Based in Eshowe, Kwazulu Natal, and under the responsibility of the Principal Investigator based in Cape Town, the study coordinator will be in charge of the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a HIV/TB population survey.

Following a baseline survey, the aim is providing an evaluation of the HIV cascade of care, ART coverage, HIV prevalence and HIV incidence in Eshowe/ Mbongolwane area. HIV & tuberculosis activities in population will be also assessed in terms of access and coverage of HIV testing (including oral self-testing), HIV testing during ANC, and use of HIV preventive measure. TB outcomes will be also assessed during this survey (such as proportion of individuals with a previous history of TB treatment, proportion of participants diagnosed with TB prior to the survey, etc.). The study coordinator will lead and provide oversight and guidance on the implementation of the HIV/ TB community survey within scope, budget, timeline, and acceptable quality levels in order to achieve high quality and timely results and deliverables.

Main activities (not exhaustive)

1. Participate in the elaboration and implementation of work plan, standard of procedures (SoPs) of the study and update them accordingly all along the study;

2. Identify and report protocol deviations to the Principal Investigator;

3. Ensure the appropriate filling of the study forms and registers and the appropriate matching of the study ID between the data collection forms and the laboratory samples;

4. Ensure patient s enrolment and informed consent for participation in the study are followed, as well as patient s counselling;

5. Ensure study laboratory specimens are safely transported regarding the international standard procedures, from field to different laboratories where the samples will be analyzed;

6. Provide a training to the study team on filling the study forms, inclusion and consenting procedures, the collection and transport of biological, data entry file organization, etc.) ;

7. Recruit and manage a study team of about 60 people;

8. Ensure regular communication with Principal Investigator and other partners involved in the study.

Candidate requirements

o Diploma in public health/ epidemiology (CRA experience can be considered if experience in operational research)

o Medical training (medical doctor, nurse, medical biologist)

o Experience in field research (especially population surveys) conducted in resources-limited countries

o Experience in management of resource-limited countries preferably with MSF

o Project management, good communication skills

o Knowledge of software for data entry (ex: EpiData), Working experience with Word and Excel

o Fluent English (speaking, reading, writing)

o Dynamic, rigorous, with good management skills and able to work within a team

o Interest in research on HIV

Conditions

Field MSF/Epicentre contract of 5 months starting end of June 2018.

Position based in Eshowe, Kwazului Natal, South Africa.

Applications should be made online before May 20^th, 2018by completing the form: http://epicentre.msf.org/en/job-opening

For complementary information about this position, or if you encounter difficulties to apply, please contact: recrutement@epicentre.msf.org.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.