HEAD OF LEARNING INFLUENCE NETWORKING KNOWLEDGE (LINK) at HEALTHCARE SECTOR - HIV

About the position

Paediatric-Adolescent Treatment Africa (PATA) is a network of healthcare provider teams in Africa, dedicated to ensuring optimal prevention, treatment, care, and support for children and adolescents at risk of, or living with HIV. As an Africa-wide network, with active projects and representation in 12 countries, we are excited to embark on implementing our new Strategic Plan (2024-2030).

This brings new opportunities to grow our network, share lessons, build capacity and advocate for services that are rights based, people -centered and delivered by healthcare provider champions on the frontline of the HIV response. Reporting to the Executive Director, and as a member of the Strategic Management Team, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth of the network and elevating the organisation's profile in line with the objectives and within the scope of expansion through new networks and thought leaders.

Your duties will include oversight of Communications, Linking and Learning team, as well as working closely with the technical/ programmingand M&E teams.

Key responsibilities:
LEADERSHIP
? Lead the development of the Network building strategy on how to deepen
representation and influence.
? Explore new strategies on facilitating active participation of network members in line
with current activities.
? Grow a strong cadre of Frontline Healthcare Provider Champions, who are supported
and capacitated to represent the network in global, regional, and national working
groups, and identify opportunities and linkage for them to voice theirperspectives,
and to showcase success and less successful experiences.
? Provide strategic support within the Management team to realize the 2024-2030
Strategy and align with building capacity in core strategic areas and operations.
? Oversee the work of external consultants and suppliers when required.

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY
? Strengthen and expand the Linking and Learning platforms, processes and
relatedknowledge sharing opportunities to the current network.
? Develop and enhance the existing online Linking and Learning Hub to be more
interactive and responsive.
? Oversee the delivery of Linking and Learning Events, Annual Summits and incountry
forums, team accountability, and drive the design, data gathering and operational aspects.

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

• Oversight of M&E team to ensure systems are in place to collect relevant data aligned with the PATA strategy and projects, meet reporting requirements andthat evidence is utilised to make programme improvements and inform ouradvocacy.

ADVOCACY and COMMUNICATIONS
? Lead development and implementation of the advocacy and communicationsstrategy and
lead the crafting of key messaging that represents the voice of thenetwork.
? Provide direction and strengthening of organizational branding, marketing,
communications, and digital content to advance organizational visibility and profile.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
? Master's degree in public health or related social science field.
? At least 8 years of experience in network building, linking, and learning and advocacy in the non-profit health sector.
? Proven senior management experience in managing strategy and supporting
organizational development that includes, project management, building partnerships,
and engaging stakeholders, managing staff and service providers.
? Demonstrated experience in maintaining on-line learning platforms, active communities
of practice, events and trainings, with knowledge of IT applications to support on-line
learning, engagement and training.
? Experience in capacity strengthening and training of healthcare providers and community
based or led organisations
? Experience in developing easily comprehensible and culturally relevant training materials
for healthcare providers (print and on-line) using plain and readily understandable
language.
? Experience in knowledge management, operational research, and the utilization of data
for service improvements and advocacy.
? Knowledge in HIV programming with knowledge in delivery of child and adolescent
focused programming across the HIV cascade.
? Experience in building and managing partnerships with government, civil society, and
other relevant stakeholders.
? Regional work experience in Africa.

If you meet the above criteria, please send current CV and income level to
Pat Stewart - Anchor Executive Recruitment

For further information, the comprehensive job outline and requirements will be found as well on [URL Removed] under the REference PSA 781

Desired Skills:

• Executive level Management skills and experience essential

Desired Qualification Level:

• Masters

About The Employer:

Well-established non-profit organisation working in Africa to support and upskill healthcare workers caring for children and adolescent HIV patients.