ORGANOGRAM. Centre Director (D; PC13) Senior Manager (SM; PC12) Office Manager (M; PC9) Administrative Assistant (PC6)

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1 HR191 JOB DESCRIPTION NOTES Forms must be downloaded from the UCT website: This form serves as a template for the writing of job descriptions. A copy of this form is kept by the line manager and the job holder. Position title Job title (HR Practitioner to provide) Job grade (if known) PC 10 Academic faculty / PASS department Academic department / PASS unit Division / section POSITION DETAILS Project Manager Social Innovation (Health) Project Manager UCT Graduate School of Business Bertha Centre Inclusive Healthcare Date of compilation 25 May 2017 ORGANOGRAM Centre Director (D; PC13) Multiple Programmes Senior Project Manager (SPM; PC11) Project Manager (PM; PC10) Project Coordinator (PC; PC9) Senior Analyst (SA; PC9) Senior Manager (SM; PC12) Office Manager (M; PC9) Administrative Assistant (PC6) Financial Admin Assistant (PC7) Marketing and Communications (M; PC10) Multiple Faculty Members Senior Lecturer (SL; N/A) Analyst (A; PC8) Marketing and Communications Assistant (PC6) 13 October 2015 Page 1 of 5 HR191

2 PURPOSE To Uncover, Pioneer, Connect and Advance healthcare delivery outcomes throughout the African continent through a host of innovative health initiatives. Motivated by the Bertha Centre s commitment to enable, awaken and transform people and healthcare systems from the inside out by applying the lens and process of social innovation to healthcare systems across Africa, the role will: Uncover, acknowledge and promote high potential innovations and business models within innovative healthcare, Pioneer new mechanisms of unlocking bottlenecks to healthcare systems and healthcare innovations as well as unexplored/ untapped healthcare possibilities and potential, Connect members across sectors for the advancement of inclusive healthcare, Facilitate connections between healthcare stakeholders through gatherings, events, and individual relationship brokerage Promote the usage of research/evidence based healthcare solutions and models in the sector, Effective and efficient utilisation and management of resources, inclusive of financial and human resources. 13 October 2015 Page 2 of 5 HR191

3 Key performance areas (4 6) (What) % of time spent JOB CONTENT Activities / Objectives / Tasks (How) Results / Outcomes (Why) 1 Research & publications in relevant outcome areas & promote the usage of research/evidence based healthcare solutions and models in the sector 15% Conduct research and publish papers related to: o General research in healthcare related issues with an emphasis social innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa o Relevant social innovation ecosystems or landscapes in Africa and globally o Insights to needs, priority changes, and outcomes for social innovation and/or entrepreneurship in targeted outcome areas Case studies on high-impact / high-potential solutions and business models in Africa Work with UCT s Faculty of Health and other universities and academic institutions to promote the conduction of research projects on health innovations Promote and share research articles/ papers on healthcare innovations with healthcare sector players Lead/participate on special research projects on healthcare innovation conducted with international partners Case studies on various healthcare innovators and their innovations Publications in leading local, regional & international media Number of priority stakeholders reached through research and publications Healthcare innovation research projects pipeline Research results dissemination plan Active participation on special research projects 2 Demonstration and testing of high-potential innovations and business models within healthcare systems 40% Identify high-impact solutions that require testing and validation through a wider Bertha Centre network Design and roll out pilot initiatives and projects aimed at validating and testing highpotential solutions Lead/ promote and advocate for the roll-out of new mechanisms and solutions in the sector Lead healthcare innovation projects and activations implemented at the Bertha Centre as agreed with the Senior Management and provide regular feedback Map and database of new mechanisms and innovations developed Roll-out of new mechanisms in the sector Reports and feedback on existing and future projects 13 October 2015 Page 3 of 5 HR191

4 3 Facilitate connections between stakeholders through gatherings, events, and individual relationship brokerage 10% Connect members across sectors for the advancement of inclusive healthcare Build a collaborative network of key partnerships with healthcare innovation stakeholders locally, public and private, as well as internationally Represent the BC in healthcare sectorial forums Connect stakeholders operating in relevant outcome areas through gatherings, events and one-on-one conversations Stakeholder engagement and management strategy Stakeholder engagement platforms held (conferences, meetings etc.) Documented discussions (secretarial BC representation on various pertinent forums Number of incoming requests for connections / network support Number of target individuals, organisations, and communities engaged through programming / activities Number of connections solicited / brokered through programming / activities 4 Awareness Generation & Field Leadership Locally, Nationally, and Internationally 10% Represent the Bertha Centre in medium to low stakes settings in priority outcome areas, including: Participate and speak at leading local, regional, and international conferences Engage with relevant individuals, organisations, and communities to forge participation and partnerships in priority outcome areas Number of partnerships solicited / taken on / brokered Number of speaking engagements / presentations / conferences attended 5 Effective and efficient Resource Management and Strategic Management 20% Manage healthcare project budgets and expenditures as assigned o Budget allocation based on project needs o Track and validate expenditure against allocated budget items o Motivate for funds re-allocation as required Coordinate the submission of strong grant proposals Flag and as feasible - manage risks associated (financial, people, brand, etc.) for those projects the project manager is accountable for Effective and sound management of project finances Regular reports and feedback on implementation Effective management of high-risk incidents as these emerge Compliance with core processes within the Centre Active contribution and ownership in Centre wide decisions and tasks Perceived alignment to Bertha Centre and GSB values 6 GSB & Bertha Centre Values 5% Integrate the GSB and Bertha Centre values in every decision, execution and interaction Provide back-up support within the team as required Visibility of values being lived Awareness of how values impact everything we do and actively/visibly incorporating in daily operations as well as meeting strategic objectives 13 October 2015 Page 4 of 5 HR191

5 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Minimum qualifications Post Graduate Degree Educational & Experience Requirements An appropriate post graduate qualification (MA, MBA, MPH or other relevant qualification) Practical experience in implementing and managing projects 5 years of work experience, with a minimum of 3 years in relevant domains (social innovation, inclusive innovations in healthcare, health systems innovation, etc.) Experience working with stakeholders across sectors (including private, public, and civil society) A background in working with social innovators, governments and development institutions or using systems thinking or systems approaches would be a plus Minimum experience (type and years) Skill Requirements: Highly organized, and effective in delivering on set objectives across multiple projects and initiatives Ability to manage budgets and use funding efficiently Ability to work under tight deadlines and deliver high quality work Ability to manage multiple, often complex and/or competing priorities Ability to communicate professionally, and manage relationships with high-level partners Proficient writing skills and report writing Proficient computer skills (particularly for communications in this role) Knowledge of systems thinking in social entrepreneurship and/or social innovation in health a plus Characteristics: Passionate about supporting a systems approach to social innovation A creative team player, involved in and committed to the Bertha Centre s mission, priorities, and team Alignment with the Bertha Centre s core values, namely our commitment to being People & Community focused; Courageous & Entrepreneurial; Collaborative & Inclusive; and Considerate & Humble Willing to support Bertha Centre team members in multiple ways, sometimes beyond job description COMPETENCIES Competence Level Competence Level Adaptability and Flexibility 3 Teamwork 3 Building interpersonal relationships 3 Communication 3 Analytical thinking / Problem solving 3 AGREED BY PRINT NAME SIGNATURE CONTACT NO. DATE Job Holder Line Manager HOD 19 Sept 2016 Page 5 of 5 HR191