Job Details

Review and provide input on strategic plans, work plans, program priorities, etc

Pact South Africa seeks candidates for the position of PEPFAR Provincial Coordinator in 6 Provinces, namely Eastern Cape, Free State, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape and North West. (One position per Province, based in the Provincial Capital.)

Position Summary:
The PEPFAR Provincial Coordinator will be the point person for coordination between the South
African Government (SAG) and the U.S Government (USG) with regard to the U.S. President’s
Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in the relevant province. The position will work
under the direction of the USG in close collaboration with Provincial Government.

The Provincial Coordinator will facilitate coordination and collaboration among various
stakeholders at the district and provincial levels. Specific responsibilities will include:
• Review and provide input on strategic plans, work plans, program priorities, etc.
• Disseminate resources and information among stakeholders.
• Facilitate the production and dissemination of timely, high-quality reports to SAG and USG.
• Maintain an up-to-date database on all PEPFAR activities in the province.
• Support site visits in the province by USG and SAG representatives and other stakeholders.

Education and Experience Requirements:
• Master’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, public health, public policy, public administration, management or related medical/health fields
• At least 5 years’ experience in management of complex NGO or Government sector programs
• Knowledge of the South African health sector at a provincial level
• Knowledge of the general HIV/AIDS situation in South Africa
• Knowledge of USG policies, procedures, terminology and reporting requirements preferred
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Strong writing ability, computer proficiency, administrative and management skills
• Demonstrated skills and experience in analyses of complex functions and program performance
• Ability to travel frequently within the province and quarterly to Pretoria

Salary: Commensurate with experience, qualifications and salary history.
Note: This is a two-year fixed-term contract and not a permanent position.

To apply: Depending on the province you are applying for, send your cover letter, CV and Salary requirements to northwest [at] pactsa.org.za; easterncape [at] pactsa.org.za; freestate [at] pactsa.org. za; Limpopo [at] pactsa.org.za; Mpumalanga [at] pactsa.org.za; notherncape [at] pactsa.org.za or by fax to 012 361 9336 by close of business on 26th March 2010. The cover letter must indicate the province for which the candidate is applying. Please be advised that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. A detailed job description is available at  www.pactsa.org.za/provincialcoordinator.htm