23 February 2012

Public Health Association of South Africa

Represents the interests of the public health community in South Africa. It promotes greater equity in health for all South Africans by advocating equitable access to effective health care and the basic conditions necessary to achieve health.

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Training and Education Coordinator [Cape Town]

by the editor

The President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) Fellowship Programme offers an exciting opportunity for a Training and Education Coordinator to be placed with Mothers2Mothers for a twelve month paid fellowship.

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

The fellows job description consists of the following:

  • Support the design, development and implementation of new curricula and training tools including coordinating and monitoring of field-test activities
  • Conduct desk research and produce summary reports and presentations on assigned topics
  • Ensure accurate collection and reporting of training-related data
  • Assist in preparation of training and education reports and presentations for donors and other stakeholders
  • Manage electronic and print resource libraries
  • Other duties consistent with technical expertise as required

Degree Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in public health, social sciences, instructional systems design or related field
  • Masters degree in public health, social sciences, instructional systems design or related field
  • Monimum of 3years experience in training or health education with experience with HIV and Aids and/or PMTCT education preferred
  • Exposure to adult learning theory, peer education principles, psychosocial support models and development of materials for low literacy audiences preferred
  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Excellent command of English (verbal and written)
  • Proven skills in time management, problem solving and multitasking
  • Proven ability to work as a team member within multidisciplinary teams
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including advanced formatting in MS Word (working with master documents)

Personal Requirements:

To apply for this position you must have completed a Masters Degree or have completed 80% of your Masters course work. South African citizenship or permanent residence is essential.

For more information please contact: Leanne Camara PEPFAR Fellowship Programme Tel: +27 12 816 8305/6 OR +27 12 816 9000Fax: +27 086 567 0289 E-mail: fellowship@foundation.co.za OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO APPLY ONLINE www.fellowship.foundation.co.za

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