Key Performance Areas:

• Lead and manage the recruitment, selection and induction of site level Peer Navigators across districts in collaboration with HR and the DIC managers.
• Train, mentor and supportively supervise Peer Navigators based on capacity building needs identified, working closely with the biomedical and M&E teams. 
• Oversee weekly/ monthly peer navigators’ activity planning and reporting.
• Support the development of site level implementation schedules and promote standardised peer navigator protocol across districts.
• Foster correct application of proven MSM & TG interventions including SNS, micro-planning and cohort management.
• Work closely with the biomedical team to ensure adherence to national guidelines and SOPs for HTS, PrEP and ART
• Assist peer navigators to identify and report on human rights violations.
• In collaboration with the M&E team, ensure correct application of data collection and reporting tools, accurate documentation and timely reporting of the peer navigators’ activities.
• Participate actively in MSM & TG programme and IHPS management meetings and regularly report on progress.
• Convene weekly team meetings to review performance, identify performance gaps, develop quality improvement plans and provide technical support as necessary.
• Conduct peer navigators’ performance reviews in line with IHPS HR policy.
• Map and maintain a database of service providers and referral networks within and across districts, in close collaboration with the DIC manager and Social Worker. 
• Represent IHPS in all relevant platforms and as assigned by IHPS Management.
• Perform any other duties as required to maintain effective IHPS operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree, Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Social Sciences, Development, Project Management or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in MSM and/ or TG programming. 
• Demonstrated project/ program management experience. 
• Experience of working in GF, PEPFAR or other donor funded projects is required.
• Deep understanding of South African Health, Welfare and Social Development Systems

Competencies

• Solid program/ project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Command of other official local languages (multilingual) would be an added advantage.
• HR management and capacity development skills incl. solid understanding of SA labour laws.
• Sound problem solving and decision-making skills
• Effective time management, organising and coordination skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Valid South African Driver’s License. 

Travel Requirements

Local travel is inherent to the position.