Director: HAST Programmes Implementation & MMC, HIV Prevention REF NO: G52/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

SALARY : R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (an all-inclusive SMS salary package) 

CENTRE : Head Office: Pietermaritzburg 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Matric Certificate (Grade 12). Plus, an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Clinical Health Sciences. Plus, Registration with Health Professions Council. Plus, 5 years of experience at a middle / senior managerial level. Plus Extensive (5 – 10 years) experience in HIV, AIDS, TB, STIs. Plus, Valid Driver’s License. Plus, Computer literacy. Additional Requirements: Project management certification or equivalent qualification. Plus, Financial management certification/qualification/accreditation. Plus, Post graduate qualification (Certificate, diploma or degree) in Public Health.
• Competencies: Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Competencies: Knowledge: The incumbent of this post will report to the Director: Strategic Health Programmes. The ideal candidate must: Extensive clinical knowledge and experience regarding the management of the HAST diseases within the health service context. Knowledge and skills in HIV and STI Prevention, Treatment, Management, Care and Support programme.
• Extensive knowledge and skills regarding integrated policy development in a highly complex environment. Extensive knowledge of best practices and the ability to customise such practices to suit local needs. Specialised knowledge and skills related to the clinical management of TB and HIV collaboration and STI. The ability to identify the determinants of the disease falling outside the functional domain of the department and to effectively empower the Principals to leverage corrective action by relevant institutions.
• Extensive Project Management skills. Training, facilitation, mentorship, and coordination skills. Proper Financial and Resource Management. Negotiation and Problem-solving skills. Data analytical, sharing and use skills. Basic research skills and or ability to formulate research questions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

DUTIES :

• Based on the identified “gaps” develop integrated health policies inclusive of treatment protocols, referral arrangements, quality assurance, norms, standards and monitoring arrangements to enable Institutions to effectively and efficiently manage the prevalence of HIV, AIDS, STIs and TB through the primary health care approach. Through the co-opting of specialists from all relevant health care disciplines, ensure that prescribed clinical protocols will promote a holistic and integrated approach in the management of HIV, HTS, PMTCT, ART, MMC, HTA, STI, PrEP and Comprehensive condom program.
• Programme/ Project Management: Based on relevant disease profiles, facilitate processes for the resourcing and allocation of external resources Institutions. To oversee and manage the policy development inclusive of processes to secure/manage specialized resources (both internal and external). Interact with internal stakeholders (more specifically the General Managers responsible for operational implementation) to facilitate the effective and efficient implementation of intervention strategies and policy within the area of operation. Ensure that activities of the Unit are well coordinated and integrated with the objectives of other components of the Cluster.
• Technical Advice and Support: Provide technical advice to the Principals on policy matters and develop innovative policy solutions related to the area of operation. Represent the Department in technical for a (both national and provincial) responsible for the development of a comprehensive response to HIV, HTS, PMTCT, ART, MMC, HTA, STI, PrEP and Comprehensive condom program. Provide technical advice to the Department on strategy and policy matters and policy solutions related to the area of operation. Provide technical input during national policy design phases with the development of well-defined departmental mandates, enabling the Principals to effectively and efficiently participate in the operations of the National and Provincial Health Councils.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitoring and evaluate the overall performance of the policy component with a view to identify implementation berries created by strategy and policy imperatives and where appropriate coordinates and manage processes to unblock the identified berries. Monitor and evaluate the delivery of programmes throughout the province and ensure that strategic goals and objectives are being. Monitor efficient distribution and use of resources allocated to the Unit and Programme delivery.