Project Coordinator (12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Wits Health Consortium) (Fixed Term Contractor)

Job Title: Project Coordinator (12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Wits Health Consortium) Start Date: 2026-08-12 - 2026-08-20 Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contractor JHB003990 Sectors: Medical Healthcare Location: KwaZulu Natal , Durban Salary: (Market related, Negotiable) Brief: administration skills|biomedical technology|computer literate|degree|healthcare|hpcsa|immediately|kwazulu natal|kzn|ngo|npo|nursing|organisation skills|project coordinator|project management|public health|sanc|unemployed Background: Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics Detail: Main purpose of the job: To effectively support operations, leadership, implementation and coordination of the surveillance activity Location: KwaZulu Natal Key performance areas: Responsible for the coordination and management of all administration and logistical aspects of the project Co-ordinate and submit appropriate reports timeously Oversee the implementation and coordination of the of surveillance activity Oversee the management of facility project staff Supervise the training of Facility Project staff as needed Communicate with Stakeholders, and Senior Project team around management issues Liaise with necessary shared services at WHC to ensure efficient support required Liaise with Laboratory personnel and respond to and help resolve queries Liaise with Suppliers when necessary regarding contracts Required minimum education and training: Degree in appropriate discipline (Public Health / Biomedical Technology/ Nursing, or closely related Science) Required minimum work experience: Minimum 2 years’ Project Coordinator or Project Management experience in a Healthcare environment Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities: Experience working in a Donor funded organization, Sub Recipients, and NGOs Knowledge of Microsoft Office Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team Strong skills in project management and coordination Strong administrative skills and experience Attention to detail Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) Able to trouble shoot independently Knowledge of HIV/AIDS care, health systems and laboratory experience related to HIV testing requirements Must have a driver’s license and own vehicle Registration with the HPCSA / SANC is desirable A degree of flexibility and willingness to travel to up to six facilities located across the eThekwini District, uMgungundlovu District and Ugu District The environment may at times be busy and need excellent management skills Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, Managers, and Stakeholders TO APPLY: Only if you mee t the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV and a cover letter (maximum one page) and applying with two contactable references Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful Closing date: 20 August 2026 Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date Please note: WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position show more... For more information please contact: Rita Manga Apply