Philani Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition Project: Programme Manager

Philani Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition Project is a community-based child health and nutrition organisation operating in the informal settlements surrounding Cape Town and in the rural or Thambo district of the Eastern Cape. The Philani Mentor Mother Programme aims to prevent child malnutrition and attendant morbidity and mortality. This aim is accomplished through house-to-house growth monitoring and health education, case follow-up for pregnant mothers and underweight children, assistance in the acquisition of government grants and through giving support in and education on the importance of early childhood development. Our Community Health Care Workers (Mentor Mothers) also attend to home-based care clients.

Philani is looking to recruit a Programme Manager to take on overall responsibility for the Mentor Mother Programme, based in Western Cape.

 

The Programme Manager will be responsible for the successful operation and management of the Philani Mentor Mother Programme in the Western Cape as detailed below;

 

Management of 120 mentor mother’s (Community Healthcare Workers) their coordinators and programme support staff;

• Ensuring all Philani management systems and process are running accordingly in the programme;
• Ensuring the monitoring and evaluation system is effective and allows for the accurate reporting of programme outcomes;
• Networking with stakeholders and partners in order to consolidate and strengthen the programme while at the same time working towards securing its sustainability;
• Ensuring that the programme is delivering against the organisations objectives and the related results expected by funders;
• Developing and maintaining links with clinics and hospitals in order to strengthening the integrated primary health care model;
• Ensuring that good relations are maintained with community structures at all times.

Requirements: 

• Degree in either health care (dietetics, nursing etc) or public health;
• Experience in managing community projects and at least five years of management experience
• Use of initiative and forward planning;
• Must show commitment and have a passion for community development;
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and people management skills;
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with a diverse team;
• Must be organised and proactive.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness work within Cape Town’s informal settlements.

Salary: Negotiable.

Starting date: February 2014.

To apply, submit a CV and motivational letter to info@philani.org.za or fax to: 021 387 5107.

Opportunity closing date: Friday, January 10, 2014