Overview:

Team Overview


Position Overview


Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic guidance to the TB Access team, including the development of annual work plans and translating objectives from government, donors, and partners into actionable plans.
• Oversee and manage the development of regulatory guidelines for d CXR / CAD and on the use of ultra-portable devices in South Africa, which will address pertinent issues such as the safety of provider and patient; quality; performance; traceability of products and risk-benefit assessment protocols
• Lead engagements with regulatory authority teams (locally and globally) to understand the current landscape for ultraportable x-ray devices, develop a suitable framework for data collection, review and build relationships with relevant bodies (e.g. HPCSA, Radiological Society etc.), including management of relevant technical working group meetings
• Develop recommendations for the broader set of next steps to inform decisions around national scale-up of novel and ultra-portable d CXR implementation models
• Oversee the design, implementation, and assessment of intervention strategies, including protocol development, data collection, and programme performance review. Support provision of feedback to the Do H and donors on progress against targets.
• Lead the development and maintenance of M&E frameworks to provide credible, actionable, and timely information. Conduct routine data analysis and report progress to CHAI leadership and donors.
• Document programme activities, share best practices through case studies and publications, and prepare presentations, analyses and reports for donor, stakeholder engagements and to inform local, regional and global policy and increase the evidence base.
• Participate in global and local disease team discussions/ meetings to ensure coordination and leverage cross-country collaborations and best practice sharing from the regulatory point of view
• Manage and establish relationships with the Do H, suppliers, and partner organisations. Ensure alignment and coordination of activities across government and partner stakeholders, including other CHAI programmes in South Africa, to achieve successful programme execution. Engage with stakeholders across sectors to strengthen TB care.
• Identify strategic areas for programme expansion and contribute to business development by drafting concept notes, proposals, and seeking additional funding.
• Assist the TB Access Programme Manager with key deliverables and other ad-hoc requirements as needed.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Public Health or other related disciplines, with a minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience in a private or public sector setting with increasing levels of responsibility and experience
• Ability to navigate complex governmental and organizational processes and favorably influence decision-making in a professional and collaborative manner;
• Advanced problem solving, analytical, and quantitative skills, including significant experience working in Excel (modelling) and Power Point, and presenting findings and recommendations;
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with a demonstrated ability to work independently on complex projects and solve challenging problems, in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Strategically minded, able to think creatively around long-term program objectives and the detailed steps necessary to achieve these goals;
• Candidates with experience in management consulting, supply chain, and/or the pharmaceutical or medical device and diagnostics industry are preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task with a strong commitment to excellence, both internally and externally, and with limited structural support;
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills;

Attributes:

• Advanced problem solving and analytical skills, including significant experience in modelling and building models (using Excel or other modelling tools)
• Strategically minded, able to think creatively around long-term program objectives and the detailed steps necessary to achieve these goals
• Entrepreneurial mindset and demonstrated ability to perform consistently at a high level in unstructured, high-pressure situations
• Exceptional diplomatic and interpersonal skills, and ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders in a challenging, multi-cultural environment
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to navigate complex governmental and organizational processes and favourably influence decision making in a professional and collaborative manner
• Willingness to travel as and when required