Head of Child Public Health

We’re looking for someone who can analyse data, do reporting with great attention to detail and has a track record of understanding project reporting and project budgeting. Your role is pivotal in supporting and executing the Trust strategy, monitor and report the progress of its projects, oversee the budget, identify processes and asses prospective projects in Child public health.

The successful person will be the main liaison at The Childrens Hospital Trust on all Child public health projects. Lead conversations with stakeholders and work closely with all internal departments at the Childrens Hospital Trust.


The successful person will be responsible for but not limited to,

Facilitate the development and review of prospective projects for funding

• Actively engage with stakeholders in the child health sector to understand priority and emerging needs within child health
• Guide project concept and business case development
• New project research and design, prepare presentations for new project proposals and budgets - Coordinate and actively participate in the Project Review Committee review process
• Support the preparation and presentation of motivations for project support to Exco and Board of Trustees.

Monitor, Evaluate and report on CPH projects receiving funding from the Trust

• Support implementation partners in the planning and implementation of the project, where necessary
• Work together with Project Leads, Finance and Procurement managers to ensure project progress and expenditure reports are completed according to schedule
• Report on programme implementation to CEO, management team, Project Review Committee and Board of Trustees
• Review and update project information on the project management system (milestones, risks, budget/expenditure, beneficiaries)
• Review project allocations on analysis of funds/ SharePoint dashboard

Fundraising support

• Working with the Donor Relations team and the CEO to prepare project documents needed for fundraising.
• Facilitate understanding of projects amongst CHT staff to ensure accurate fundraising and donor reporting

Budget responsibilities

• Review budgets and project expenditure reports

• Provide feedback on child health project income and expenditure for CHT income reports

Required skills, experience and qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management or similar
• Tertiary qualification in Child Public Health will be an added advantage
• 5+ years of experience in project management as a Project Manager and reporting writing.
• Critical thinker
• Have a proven track record of troubleshooting and problem solve independently
• Highly skilled with advanced proficiency in MS office 365 programs, SharePoint and working with databases
• Strong relationship building and communication skills is essential
• Experience of working in a nonprofit or fundraising environment will be an added advantage.
• Highly experienced in report writing
• Strong ability to analyse project data and report accurately
• Excellent time management with ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects, work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent collaboration skills - can work well with navigating various stakeholders and teams.
• Ability to thrive in an environment with a high level of autonomy and responsibility

Please note:

• Preference will be given to applicants in surrounding areas of Cape Town.
• If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

Posted on 23 Jul 16:05, Closing date 20 Sep