Project

On 13th Aug 2009 the Rural Health Advocacy Project was launched at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, coinciding with the launch of the Wits Centre for Rural Health. A renewed focus on access to health care in rural areas is vital in a context of worsening key health indicators in South Africa, a 34% national vacancy rate for doctors, and inequitable access to quality health care.

Closing date: 22 January 2010

South Africa Partners is implementing a five-year HHS/CDC grant funded Basic Care Package (BCP). BCP addresses the gap between diagnosis of HIV infection and receipt of ARV treatment by strengthening the continuum of care and support. The Project Director leads BCP and is responsible for achieving the project's vision and implementing its strategy by: directing the BCP staff and managing critical relationships with local and international partners and other key stakeholders in close coordination with the funding agency, community leaders, organizations, and other stakeholders. The Director has overall program and fiscal responsibility, including achieving program goals and outcomes, financial and program reporting, and ensuring compliance with all HHS/CDC and SA Partners contractual matters.