Human Resource Generalist

Tower Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Technical Assistance & Data Management Director to lead initiatives aimed at protecting vulnerable children. This role involves developing monitoring systems, guiding PEPFAR-funded partners, and enhancing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public health, particularly in HIV/AIDS and child health, and will play a pivotal role in shaping community-based programs. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a significant impact in the lives of adolescents and young women through innovative strategies and high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public health, particularly in HIV/AIDS and child health.
• Experience advising on PEPFAR-funded activities focused on OVC wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for developing standardized monitoring systems.
• Enhance leadership through strategic stakeholder relationships and publications.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Data Management

Monitoring and Evaluation

Project Management

Education

Master’s degree in Public Health

Master’s degree in Informatics

Master’s degree in Public Policy

Tools

Database Management Programs

Job description

Tulane International seeks a Technical Assistance & Data Management Director.

The Technical Assistance and Data Management Director will contribute to Tulane International’s successful execution of the “Protecting Highly Vulnerable Children – Research, Monitoring and Quality Improvement Activity.” Work includes providing technical leadership for developing standardized monitoring systems, guidance, and training for South African PEPFAR-funded partners involved in community-based programming for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and DREAMS programming (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe) for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). The candidate will also enhance Tulane’s leadership through strategic stakeholder relationships and publications in peer-reviewed journals and other forums. High technical expertise, extensive experience with PEPFAR monitoring and evaluation, and strong leadership and communication skills are required.

Location: Position can be based in Cape Town or Durban. Relocation costs are not provided.

Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter explaining their suitability for the role to:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree or higher in public health, informatics, public policy, social or behavioral sciences, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of experience in public health areas such as HIV/AIDS (including OVC), child health/survival, or monitoring and evaluation.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a technical advisory role for large-scale family and community programs.
• At least 5 years of experience advising on PEPFAR-funded activities focused on OVC wellbeing, HIV prevention among AGYW, and data management.
• Experience in strengthening coordination between clinical and community stakeholders and operationalizing integrated service delivery models.
• Experience applying PEPFAR technical guidance for performance monitoring, reporting, and data management.
• Experience working closely with USG donors and local program and research partners.
• Experience with monitoring and evaluation methods, including routine systems, longitudinal surveys, operations research, and qualitative research.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES:

• Expertise in USAID guidelines and standards for HIV programs by community partners.
• Strong written, presentation, communication, and organizational skills in English.
• Ability to lead and collaborate on academic publications and gray literature.
• Capacity to prioritize tasks, work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain high quality and attention to detail.
• Proven project leadership, including proposal writing, planning, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage large teams and coordinate with government, civil society, and private sector stakeholders.
• Advanced skills in database management programs.