Technical Assistance & Data Management Director

Tulane International; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Technical Assistance & Data Management Director to lead efforts in enhancing community-based programs for vulnerable children and adolescent girls. This role involves developing standardized monitoring systems, providing technical guidance, and fostering strategic relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public health, particularly in PEPFAR-funded initiatives, and will excel in leadership, communication, and data management. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field while working collaboratively with diverse partners and contributing to vital research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master-level education in public health or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in public health and technical advisory roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for monitoring systems and guidance.
• Develop strategic relationships with stakeholders and publish findings.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Data Management

Monitoring and Evaluation

Collaboration Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Master's in Public Health

Master's in Informatics

Master's in Public Policy

Master's in Social or Behavioral Science

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 will encompass providing technical leadership for the development of standardized monitoring systems and associated guidance and trainings for South African PEPFAR-funded implementing partners providing 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 contribute to Tulane’s leadership in this sphere through strategic relationship development with local and international stakeholders and publications in peer-reviewed journals and other fora. High levels of technical expertise, longstanding experience with PEPFAR global monitoring and evaluation guidance for OVC & AGYW, and outstanding leadership and communication skills are required.

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

Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter describing their appropriateness for the position to.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master-level or higher training in public health, informatics, public policy, social or behavioral science or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years experience working in one or more areas of public health, such as HIV and AIDS (including OVC), child health or survival, or monitoring and evaluation.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a technical advisory role for large-scale family and community-based programs.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience serving in a technical advisory role for a PEPFAR-funded activity, with a focus on improving the wellbeing of OVC and HIV prevention among AGYW and data management.
• Demonstrated role in strengthening coordination and linkages between clinical and community stakeholders, and operationalizing integrated service delivery models.
• Demonstrated experience applying PEPFAR technical guidance for performance and outcome monitoring, reporting and data management.
• Experience collaborating closely with USG donors, local programme and research implementing partners.
• Experience with applied monitoring and evaluation, including routine program monitoring systems, longitudinal surveys, operations research, and qualitative research.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY:

• Expert knowledge of USAID guidelines, recommendations, standards and requirements for HIV-related programs implemented by community-based partners.
• Demonstrated written, presentation, communication and organizational skills in English.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate on peer-reviewed academic journal publications as well as ‘gray’ literature.
• Ability to prioritize among multiple tasks and work independently in order to meet deadlines under pressure while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to provide project administrative leadership including successful proposal writing, planning and budgeting, subcontract/scope of work development, and presenting at professional meetings and trainings.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large teams and effectively coordinate with a range of stakeholders including government, community and other civil society organizations, and the private sector.
• Advanced command of database management programs.