Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Overall programme management, accountability and oversight in terms of:

1. • Ensuring that the programme has an approved work plan, Log frame, budget and forecasts as part of official programme documents.
   • Understanding the programme/s, implementation and close out phase milestones, timelines and expectations and that these are communicated to all resources working in the programme and all donors
   • Leading and managing the achievement of the programme outputs in the different work streams measuring, and ensuring that the objectives of the grant/s through the programme work plans are achieved
   • Identifying, documenting and communicating programme risks as part of programme management, and be able to report and manage urgent, threatening risks early
   • Providing operational programme management including recruitment and management of personnel, and ensuring cohesive teamwork, as a Team leader;
   • Developing and maintaining a programme governance framework for programme review meetings, monitoring of deliverables and collation of programme and donor reports
   • Budget development, oversight, management, expenditure control, reporting and observe allowable variances as set by donor, working closely with the Finance Manager.
   • Ensure compliance with the responsibilities in the grant framework and manage and maintain the risk management tool
2. Lead monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning (MERL) efforts with the aim to maintain and update comprehensive, feasible M&E frameworks that will generate credible, actionable and timely information as required by the donor;
3. Lead the programme strategy, planning, implementation and monitoring, including analysis, policy, and guideline development and review by engaging with partners and other CHAI teams on related programme initiatives, as it relates to the implementation of programmatic plans
4. Provide strategic and technical support to the National Department of Health (NDoH) in all areas of the national cancer elimination plan: cervical cancer prevention, screening, diagnostics, and treatment, ensuring alignment with national priorities.

• • Lead the translation of government and donor objectives into clear, actionable activity plans, ensuring prioritization and efficient execution of initiatives.
  • Oversee policy and regulatory landscape analyses to support policy revisions, guideline development, and the introduction of innovative products and services.
  • Oversee and support the scale-up of evidence-based cervical cancer screening and treatment services, including the introduction of new technologies and models of care.
  • Oversee the effective integration of data systems, including strengthening DHIS, National Cancer Registry (NCR) data tracking, and the rollout of digital tools such as the Results for Action dashboard and standardized Cervical Cancer Reporting Templates.
  • Oversee procurement optimization, costing, and supply chain planning for cervical cancer-related commodities, ensuring availability and affordability of key diagnostic and treatment tools.
  • Oversee routine field supervision visits, data collection, and program monitoring to assess impact and inform decision-making.
  • Oversee the development and dissemination of technical resources, including provider training curricula, standard operating procedures, and service delivery guidelines.
  • Lead engagement with NDoH, NHLS, provincial health departments, implementing partners, and donors to drive collaboration and maximize program impact.
  • Ensure communication and alignment between cervical cancer initiatives and other CHAI-supported programs in South Africa, such as HIV, reproductive health, and health financing and represent CHAI in national and global cervical cancer technical working groups, forums, and key stakeholder engagements.
  • Document key program learnings and contribute to peer-reviewed publications, case studies, and best-practice reports.
  • Lead proposal development, concept note drafting, and donor engagement efforts to secure additional funding and expand program impact.
  • Execute any other responsibilities as requested by CHAI leadership, ensuring adaptability and responsiveness to evolving program needs.

• Advanced degree in a related field such as public health, health economics, financial management, or business preferred;
• 6+ years of professional experience in demanding, results-oriented environments in the public sector and/or private sector (e.g. service delivery, management consulting, financial services);
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and quantitative skills, including attention to detail and experience in modelling including the use of Microsoft Excel;
• Strong communication skills, including delivery of compelling presentations and documents in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word;
• Entrepreneurial mindset, demonstrated ability to work independently on complex projects and solving challenging problems, in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment;
• Strategically minded, able to think creatively around long-term programme objectives and the detailed steps necessary to achieve these goals; and
• Preferable 4+ years of management experience as a Programme Manager.
• Ability to organize and coordinate meetings and workshops, meet deadlines, generate data-driven reports and work in a fast-paced environment with maximum efficiency and impact;
• Strong budgeting and financial expenditure analysis skills;
• Willingness to travel within South Africa as needed.