Job Description

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Job Advert Summary

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.



Provides overall management, administrative and other support for the community oriented primary care, targeted universal TB testing (TUTT) and high transmission area (HTA) projects in the Western Cape area including managing stakeholders, partners, staff and ensuring targets are met and project progresses according to plans in collaboration with DOH, NPOs and other stakeholders

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Minimum Requirements

Registered Professional Nurse / clinical qualification Project management or health management qualification At least 5 years management experience Advanced MS Office skills Valid Code 08 Drivers licence and own transport Clear criminal record
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Duties and Responsibilities

Manages the Projects and activities within the assigned district, sub-structure and sub-district

Collaborates with the Department of Health, and key stakeholders in government and the community in the different sub-districts Collaborates with Global Fund activities taking place within the scope of the project Liaises with District Coordinator, and other coordinators to ensure all projects and activities of the organisation in the project are functioning optimally Carries out activities as defined in the sub-district business plans Identifies resources in the supported sub-districts Supervises and provides guidance to the HTS services in the scope of the project Manages all aspects of the project and ensures effective delivery of services in line with targets

Ensures collaboration between the project, DOH funded programmes (CBS and facility counsellors) as well as CDC/PEPFAR programmes

Monitors that smooth referral processes are in place from testing services according to protocols Ensures that the project is integrated where relevant and is in alignment with other TB HIV Care activities Ensures that testing teams' record keeping and linkage to care are carried out according to SOPs Closely works with monitoring and evaluation (M&E) to ensure that staff participates on the data review and usage meetings for positive and effective implementation of lessons learned

Networking

Maintains a healthy and positive relationship with the sub-structure managers, sub-district coordinators and facility managers Works closely with other funded organisations working in the identified wards Develops partnerships and working relationships with community structures, NPO's community leaders, political representatives and Provincial Government representatives

Administration and Other Duties

Keeps appropriate records of work contacts Provides monthly reports to the DOH as required Participates in meetings of DOH and TB HIV Care as required Ensures documentation of all activities and presents these as required in forums, NPO consultative meetings and internal meetings Collates all leave (annual, sick, maternity, unpaid, family responsibility, study) forms from district coordinators and ensure submission to the HR unit Ensures the Coordinators complete the Staff Movements tool and submits it to HR by the 10th of each month and that all information captured on the Staff Movement tool is accurate Collates all transport claim forms, ensures that it is authorized and submits to payroll for processing by 7th of month * Assists with basic training