Since 1996, the program has produced over 3100 graduates distributed countrywide in South Africa in all provinces, and for ease of management, beginning in 2025 CAASA will undergo a process of restructuring. The program aims to develop provincial structures with provincial leadership of the organisation in line with the objectives of CAASA at provincial level.

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Provincial Structure Development Program for CAASA

Program Name: CAASA Provincial Empowerment Initiative (CPEI)

Objective:
To establish strong provincial leadership structures that will independently implement CAASA’s objectives at the provincial level while maintaining alignment with the organization’s national vision.

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Program Overview

Phase 1: Strategic Planning and Preparation (2025)

1. Needs Assessment and Stakeholder Engagement

   • Conduct a comprehensive survey of alumni distribution across provinces to identify existing leadership and resources.

   • Engage with key stakeholders, including provincial health departments, NGOs, and community leaders, to understand regional healthcare priorities.

2. Constitutional Amendments

   • Update CAASA’s constitution to formally recognize provincial chapters and define their roles, responsibilities, and reporting structures.

3. Provincial Committees Formation

   • Form interim provincial committees comprising volunteer alumni representatives to oversee the initial rollout.

4. Leadership Training

   • Organize leadership workshops for provincial representatives to ensure they are equipped with skills in governance, project management, and advocacy.

Phase 2: Establishment of Provincial Structures (2025-2026)

1. Elect Provincial Leadership

   • Conduct democratic elections in each province to appoint a Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, and other necessary roles.

2. Provincial Office Setup

   • Identify regional offices or shared spaces for provincial chapters to operate effectively.

3. Policy Alignment and Action Plan Development

   • Develop a standardized provincial action plan aligned with CAASA’s national objectives, customized to local needs.

   • Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for each province.

4. Resources

   • Establish fund raising initiatives at provincial level.

   • Allocate funds and resources to provinces based on population size, alumni distribution, and healthcare needs.

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Phase 3: Implementation and Monitoring (2026-2030)

1. Decentralized Program Management

   • Provincial chapters independently implement CAASA’s objectives, focusing on:

     • Community health outreach.

     • Alumni mentorship and networking.

     • Localized research initiatives.

     • Collaboration with provincial health departments.

2. Provincial Leadership Forums

   • Host annual provincial forums to share best practices, successes, and challenges, encouraging inter-provincial collaboration.

3. Regular Reporting and Feedback

   • Provincial leadership submits quarterly reports to the national office on activities, progress, and challenges.

   • Develop a dashboard to monitor provincial performance against defined KPIs.

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Phase 4: Long-Term Sustainability (2030 and Beyond)

1. Strengthen Governance Structures

   • Transition provincial leadership roles to include succession planning and continuity mechanisms.

   • Introduce a rotational leadership model to foster inclusivity and engagement.

2. Provincial Autonomy

   • Gradually increase provincial chapters’ autonomy in fundraising and decision-making while maintaining national oversight.

3. Integration with National Health Systems

   • Partner with provincial health departments to embed CAASA alumni in key roles within the public health system.

4. National Coordination and Growth

   • Use successful provincial models to expand CAASA’s reach and develop new initiatives based on provincial learnings.

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