(Department of Social development centered)
Published: 02/09/2024
MKUmbrella NPO
Position: Technical advisor x1 (DSD)
Project: Integrated School Health
Location: All Districts of Limpopo, South Africa
Application Deadline: 29/09/2023
About MKUmbrella NPO
The Makhuduthamaga Home Community Based Care Umbrella NPO (MK Umbrella) is based in Limpopo Province, Sekhukhune District, and Makhuduthamaga Sub-district. It was founded in 2004 as a mentoring, monitoring, coordinating and capacitating organization. MK Umbrella has 18 years in operation through following various programs. The MK Umbrella operate in four Sekhukhune sub districts namely; Makhuduthamaga, Fetakgomo Tubatse, Ephraim Mogale and Elias Motswaledi within Sekhukhune District. The organization’s mail objective is to: Give Protection, Security, Hope, Medical Assistance, Counseling and other support to all people within Sekhukhune District regarding STI/HIV/AIDS and other related disease and their conditions through the Home-Based Care Network of member NGO’s, CBOs, and Lay Counselor’s in various health facilities as well as outreach program with the vision to Provide primary health care services in the community.
Job Title: Technical Advisor for Limpopo School development Project
(Department of Social development centered)
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Guidance:
- Provide expert advice on the design, development, and implementation of the School Social development Project.
- Ensure that social development interventions in schools align with the national social development strategy, particularly those outlined by the Department of Health.
- Identify Social development priorities and challenges specific to the school setting and develop tailored solutions.
- Policy Alignment:
- Ensure all Social development programs and activities are compliant with relevant policies from the Department of Social development and the Department of Basic Social development.
- Collaborate with governmental bodies to integrate new social development policies and standards into the school social development system.
- Capacity Building:
- Lead the training of school staff, social development workers, and community members on school social development practices, including social development, sanitation, and mental health.
- Strengthen the capacity of local social development facilities and schools to deliver sustainable social development services.
- Program Development and Support:
- Support the development of social development programs addressing nutrition, mental health, sexual and reproductive health, hygiene, and other critical social development needs in schools.
- Advise on the integration of social development services such as immunization, social development screenings, and emergency social development services within the school setting.
- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
- Develop a framework for monitoring and evaluating the impact of social development interventions on student well-being and academic performance.
- Collect and analyze social development data to guide project decisions and report to stakeholders, including the Department of Social development and other partners.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Building:
- Facilitate partnerships between schools, social development facilities, and community organizations to promote a comprehensive approach to student health.
- Engage parents and the community in social development initiatives to ensure long-term support and engagement.
- Research and Innovation:
- Conduct research on emerging trends in school social development and incorporate innovative solutions into the project.
- Recommend new technologies or practices that can enhance social development service delivery within schools.
- Qualifications:
– A master’s degree in social development, social development Management, or a related field.
– Additional qualifications or experience in social development, particularly school health, would be advantageous.
- Experience:
– At least 5 years of experience in implementing social development programs, preferably in school or community settings.
– Proven experience working with government social development programs or policies, particularly in the context of South African Social development services.
- Skills:
– Leadership and Management: Strong ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects, including government, schools, NGOs, and community organizations.
– Communication and Advocacy: Excellent ability to advocate for school social development programs and communicate complex social development information to non-experts.
– Research and Data Analysis: Experience in research methodologies and the ability to analyze social development data to improve program outcomes.
– Problem Solving: Ability to identify and address challenges related to social development service delivery in schools, including resource constraints, infrastructure, and community engagement.
- Key Competencies:
– Strong understanding of national social development policies, especially those related to child and adolescent social development in South Africa.
– Experience in working with government bodies, such as the Department of Health, on public social development initiatives.
– Capacity to design, implement, and monitor social development and intervention programs tailored to school environments.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including the following documents:
- A detailed CV highlighting relevant experience.
- A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how your skills and experience align with the role.
- Contact information for at least two professional references.
- Any relevant certifications or academic transcripts.
How to Apply
Please send your application to amref.communications@mkumbrella.org with the subject line “Technical advisor Application”
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact:
Names: Mrs. Mamogobo. CS
Cellphone: 076 779 4535
WhatsApp: 083 363 8831
Closing date: 11/09/2023
NB: MKUmbrella NPO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.