Health Systems Trainer

The Community Responsiveness Programme is a Community Based Organisation, which is sub-contracted by the Health Systems Trust (HST) to provide for training public health personnel, CBOs and NGOs in sexual and reproductive health, with specific reference to HIV/AIDS.

We are seeking to appoint a Health Systems Trainer to help implement HST’s training strategy.

The project aims to work with local government councilors (including their executives) and community-based organisations in promoting sexual and reproductive health with a special focus on HIV/AIDS.

Specifically the Project is responsible for training, support and mentorship of community based organisations in the six sites. The Project Consultant will further orientate the public health personnel in male sexual and reproductive health.

The following key performance areas are applicable:

• Training of public/primary health care workers
• Training of CBO’s
• Developing and preparing a training manual
• Compiling reports
• Networking with other stakeholders
• Marketing the project and related administrative duties
• Interest working in community and prepared to work in rural areas

This is a professional post. The ideal candidate should be in possession of a Diploma/Degree or Higher qualification in either health or social work or any relevant degree/diploma. He/she must have at least three years working experience.

The ideal candidate must be computer literate, must possess facilitation skills and basic management skills; i.e. planning, organising, control, etc.

The candidate must be able to easily relate with other people, must have ability to work independently, must be creative; initiative; prepared to learn; to work flexible hours; to travel extensively around the country

Remuneration:

A salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications of between R 96,000 and R 112,000 is payable

The incumbent, with a valid driver’s licence and preferably own car, should be prepared to travel extensively.

Applications/ Enquiries:

A detailed CV with names and contact details of at least two references should be sent to

Ms. Mankuba Ramalepe,
Community Responsiveness Programme,
P.O. Box 1716,
Lenyenye, 0857 or
fax to 015- 303 0157 or e-mail Mankuba@mweb.co.za

Closing date for applications: 23th November 2001