MCH Coordinator - OR Tambo at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position: 

The primary role of the MCH Coordinator is to coordinate maternal and child health in the district and ensure relevant support is provided to the DOH focal person responsible for MNCWH. The incumbent will collaboratively work with the DOH focal person to develop and monitor implementation of the MCWH plan.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelors’ degree/diploma in Nursing Science, health or equivalent
• Accredited post-graduate qualification in neonatal care or advanced midwifery will be an advantage  
• 5 years’ experience in the HIV AIDS and STI programme data as well as supervisory or management background
• Valid registration with SANC or any other recognised registration body
• Ability to communicate in isiXhosa and English or another South African language
• Valid code 08 driver’s licence
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Identify training gap related to MNCWH
• Ensure training satisfaction of all stakeholders
• Strengthen improvement of quality clinical care for women and children
• Effective functioning of the routine health information systems for MNCWH
• Strengthen capacity of the health system to support quality MCH care
• Ensure competency of clinical staff
• Support service delivery at district hospitals and CHC level and expand the range of services to provide defined package of care
• Support implementation of ISHP and WBOT
• Support implementation of Adolescent and Youth friendly services (AYFS) and Youth Zones

Skills and Competencies    

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge and understanding of Nursing Standard of Practice and code of ethics
• Interpersonal understanding
• Interpersonal skills
• Analytical thinking
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Sound judgement
• Critical thinking skills
• Reporting and statistics