Project Manager

University Of Cape Town; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cape Town seeks a Project Manager for the RESCo Project to enhance community-oriented emergency care. The role involves coordinating activities with various stakeholders and requires a Master of Public Health along with significant project management experience. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a background in community health projects. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact health outcomes in diverse communities.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in management of projects.
• Experience in implementing community-based health projects.
• Background in resource-constricted communities.

Responsibilities

• Guide selection and collaboration with pilot RESCo communities.
• Support and lead DMOC design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Hold quarterly meetings for community site progress.

Skills

Project management

Community engagement

Oral and written communication skills

Emergency care experience

Strategic planning

Capacity building

Education

Master of Public Health or equivalent

Job description

Project Manager – RESCo Project

The Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Family, Community and Emergency Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, seeks to appoint a Project Manager for the “Redesigning Emergency care to Serve Communities” (RESCo) project.

RESCo is a collaboration between the UCT Division of Emergency Medicine and the Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness (WCGHW) to develop community‑oriented emergency care in pilot communities using action research to work with community stakeholders to design, implement, and evaluate differentiated models of care (DMOC).

The RESCo Project Manager will coordinate community stakeholder activities and ensure the project stays on track.

Qualifications

• Master of Public Health or equivalent graduate qualification (completed or submitted for examination).
• 3 years’ demonstrable experience in management of projects.
• 3 years’ experience in implementing community‑based health projects.
• Background and demonstrable experience in resource‑constricted communities in the Western Cape Province.
• Experience in community engagement and capacity building.
• Ability to work independently and be self‑driven.
• Basic understanding of operations of community‑health, EMS, and emergency centres.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience within the emergency care field, either in prehospital environment or in‑hospital (within emergency centres).
• Ability to travel regularly between project sites, with reliable independent transport.
• A valid South African driver's licence.
• Existing working relationships with Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Emergency and Clinical Services Support (ECSS), and community‑based organisations.
• Experience in strategic planning, administration, and oversight.
• HPCSA registration as an emergency care provider (e.g., Basic Ambulance Assistant or Paramedic).

Responsibilities

• Guide selection and collaboration with pilot RESCo communities and community stakeholders.
• Build connections between communities and RESCo individuals.
• Support, execute, lead, and provide feedback on DMOC design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Hold quarterly meetings for RESCo community sites to share and discuss in‑ and out‑of‑hospital progress.
• Communicate between RESCo communities and stakeholders as needed.
• Schedule and prepare semi‑annual updates to the RESCo steering committee.
• Assist with the analysis and write‑up of RESCo communities’ progress.
• Coordinate activities with the Healthy Futures South Africa project team.
• Travel to study sites, including George, Saldana Bay and Heideveld.

Application Requirements

• Motivational letter addressing the requirements of the position.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Three referee names including their title, name, position details, relationship to you, email address and telephone number.
• Highest qualification.
• ID / Passport.

Additional Information

The annual cost of employment, including benefits, is between R and R.

References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency and pre‑placement medical assessments.

Any enquiries for the position should be addressed to Ms Tracy Moore. Closing date: November (year omitted).

Equity and Diversity

• UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets.
• Preference will be given to candidates from under‑represented designated groups.
• Our Employment Equity Policy is available at UCT. UCT reserves the right not to appoint.