Assistant Director: Barrier Method at National Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 qualification in Biomedical Technology / Health Science.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in STI and condom programme training as well as in addressing condom-related complaints and quality issues.

DUTIES :

• Coordination of barrier method sub programme activities. Facilitate and coordinate male and female condom projections in provinces, coordinate distribution of condoms from contracted suppliers, ensure alignment with National HIV and STI prevention strategies.
• Provide support to provinces in coordinating LMIS, condom and barrier methods training and re-orientation. Provide technical support on condom protection and distribution systems, strengthen provincial capacity for programme implementation, provide support and capacity building as well as development of protocols and guidelines.
• Monitor and report on the implementation of the condom programme in the provinces, including key intervention sites. Provide guidance on the interpretation and application of national directives, liaise with relevant stakeholders, including HTA structures and partners. Monitor, facilitate, and communicate to provinces on matters relating to barriers methods.
• Facilitate development and review of condom marketing strategies and policies, coordinate the annual STI/Condom week campaign. Monitor evaluation of barriers method sub programme. Monitor batch testing results from SABS, conduct site visits to provincial PDSs and warehouses, evaluate programme performance and recommend improvements.