Job Description: Lead the Grow Great Champions Programme, a campaign to galvanize South Africa towards a national commitment to zero stunting. The Programme Lead will provide strategic direction to Community Health Workers (CHWs) and support their role in improving maternal & child health outcomes.

The Programme Lead will be responsible for:

Strategic direction of GGC, including establishment of a virtual community of practice and roll out of a digital app and resource hub (CHW Connect).
Design of knock-on strategies to influence CHW mobilisation around reducing stunting.
Direction and oversight of onboarding, training and resourcing of GGC-supported CHWs to provide quality nutrition, health and social support interventions in the home.
Work with the communications team to ensure a pro-active and effective communications strategy related to GGC.
Provide support to and management of GGC staff, consultants, service providers and suppliers.
Provide financial oversight of GGC approved budget.
Contribute to the successful implementation of the overall Grow Great campaign, including the achievement of the initiative's targets.

The successful applicant will have:

Registered health professional/master's in public health.
Previous experience working within the public health system and with community health workers.
At least 5 years programme management experience including monitoring and evaluation, digital health, budgeting, and performance management.
Willing to travel.
Ability to work non-traditional hours and travel regionally as required.
Strong work ethic and ability to prioritize and multi-task.
Experience working in a team context.
High performance mindset.
Ability to self-direct.
Excellent time management and communication skills.
Commitment to the values & mission of Grow Great.
Staunch commitment to social justice.
Based in Midrand, Johannesburg.

Please submit a 1-page cover letter & CV to by Friday, March 3, subject line Programme Lead - Grow Great Champions .

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