Project Manager – Community Health Initiative
Location: Sandringham, Johannesburg
Position Type: Mid-Management
Purpose of the Job
The Chevrah Kadisha is embarking on a meaningful community health project. Rooted in the values of dignity, compassion, and inclusion, this initiative seeks to deliver impactful, coordinated care through a community-based approach.We are looking for a motivated and capable Project Manager, with excellent communication skills, to oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of this important initiative. This role requires someone who is highly organised, operationally minded, and passionate about creating meaningful change.
Role and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Implementation
- Translate the strategic objectives of the health project into a phased implementation plan.
- Coordinate timelines, priorities, and milestones for effective delivery.
- Establish processes for oversight, risk management, and internal reporting.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Work closely with partner organisations, service providers, and relevant forums to strengthen collaboration and awareness.
Operational Coordination
- Align project activities with existing care structures.
- Support the integration of tools and systems that enhance access and service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with basic governance and ethical standards.
Resource Management
- Work within available resources to ensure cost-effectiveness and sustainability.
- Contribute to reporting and evaluation efforts for internal learning and accountability.
Monitoring & Evaluation
- Track project progress against key objectives.
- Gather feedback to inform ongoing improvement.
- Assist in the development of future service enhancements
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Project Management Certification highly advantageous
- Proven experience in project management, preferably in a healthcare, NGO, or community development setting.
Preferred Skills
- Strong coordination and organisational abilities.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Knowledge of basic operational or administrative systems in health or social care contexts is an advantage.
- Committed to improving the well-being of underserved communities.
- Collaborative and adaptable in dynamic environments.
- Proactive and solutions-oriented.
- Comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds and sectors.