To develop and implement a sustainable, coordinated, integrated and comprehensive health system at all levels, based on the Primary Health Care approach through the District Health System, to ensure universal access to health care.
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Matric Certificate; plus A National Qualification, Diploma/Degree in Health or Social Sciences or in related/relevant field as recognized by SAQA; plus, Registration SANC, HPCSA or equivalent body.
3-5 years’ experience as a Clinical Programme coordinator or manager in HAST services; Postgraduate Qualification in Management or Public Health and experience in psycho-social support will be an added advantage. applicants are submitting Z83 and CV only
DUTIES :
Coordinate activities that promote clients’ advocate advocacy, explain the available options to the clients, keep records of the services offered and work closely with the District HAST Coordinator. Monitor coordination of community mobilization for linkage and retention in care activities. Champion eLABS and Results for Action where applicable as well as viral load management in general as the province struggles with viral load completion at 12 months. Monitor implementation of adherence activities whether from department or from social development partners. Promote the delivery of services offered to different groups with the aim of enhancing quality, efficiency and client satisfaction.
The goal is to place the recipient of care at the center of service delivery while maximizing health system efficiency. Coordinate and manage the communication of end customer deliveries, including scheduling, transportation, delivery equipment for the HAST programme adherence, care and support. Ensure that the districts support health care facilities, develop tracking and tracing clients who do not attend their club meetings and follow up within seven - fourteen days to determine whether they have collected their medication.
Develop a stakeholder directory of adherence care and support service agencies and providers for referral processes, Ensure development of the district adherence communication plan, which will guide health talks and health education in the facility’s waiting room, informing patients of available options for Differentiated Care are conducted. Monitor that the club schedule is made available to the facility, and that club venues and dates are shared with decanting Clinicians for cohort purposes Ensure continuous utilization of an adherence plan for the individuals and support groups. Monitor implementation of the AGL and SOPs, identify gaps for districts to intervene.
Evaluate the quality of all adherence process care and support services and identify areas that need improvements. Compile report to inform the coverage and uptake of patients (HIV, TB and NCDs) decanted to Facility Pick Up Points (Fac PuPs), Adherence Clubs and External Pick-up Points (Ext PuPs).
Matric Certificate; PLUS, An undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7 or Diploma (NQF6) in Nursing, Medicine (MBChB) PLUS Registration SANC, HPCSA or equivalent body.
3-5 years’ experience as a HAST or Child health Clinical Programme coordinator or manager; Three to Five (3 to 5) years’ experience after registration with professional body in Maternal, Child and Women’s Health Programme/ Clinical Programme coordinator.
Postgraduate Qualification in Management or Public Health and will be an added advantage. applicants are submitting Z83 and CV only
DUTIES :
Develop & review policies for child survival covering HIV/TB, pneumonia, diarrhoea, EPI & IMCI. Facilitate programs and implement WHO guidelines for paediatric HIV/TB, management of pneumonia, diarrhoea, EPI immunizations & IMCI protocols. Identify gaps and challenges in the implementation of the programmes, develop the necessary remedial actions; provide specialist knowledge are necessary and facilitate research to address the technical aspect relating to child health. Interpret National policy and legislative requirements related to paediatric/adolescent HIV/AIDS and TB management and facilitate effective policy implementation through district guidance, efficient and integrated implementation in Kwa Zulu Natal Province.
Develop norms and standards and treatment protocols which allow institutions to as far as possible, manage the impact of HIV&AIDS pandemic through provision of ARVs and TB treatment to eligible patients, especially in children and adolescents. Input on the development, updating, and implementation of HIV&AIDS care, treatment, and support services, policies, and standards that are sensitive to quality of care and equity of service throughout the province. Monitoring and Evaluations: monitor indicators for HIV/TB, pneumonia, diarrhoea & EPI to child mortality audits, registers (CHIP, DHIS).
Develop appropriate tools with the required indicators to monitor the progress in the implementation of the policy framework viz. Child mortality audit meetings, and facility monitoring and evaluation tools e.g. add register, chip, DHIS. Monitor HIV vertical transmission rates; TB co-infection rates in pregnant teens. Ensure all pregnant teens (10-19yrs) screened for TB at clinics (report quarterly). Provide expert technical assistance and capacity building including support for the design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of HIV interventions to ensure implementation of DMOC for children and adolescents.
Facilitate processes to secure additional resources to effectively meet the impact of the pandemic for paediatric/adolescent HIV/AIDS and TB management. Develop guidance, tools, case studies, models, and other materials related to paediatric/adolescent HIV/AIDS and TB programming to promote learning across the province, and to share Department of Health`s expertise with external stakeholders. Coordinate and facilitate provincial training and mentoring of the department and its counterparts on all the Paediatric and Adolescent HIV/AIDS and TB management related subjects.
Monitor uptake of Differentiated Model of Care (DMOC) by stable patients across the province (age disaggregates for children and adolescents). Provide technical guidance to stakeholders to strengthen capacity of local health systems, partners and communities to deliver quality care, treatment and support health services in paediatric/adolescent HIV/AIDS and TB management. Liaise with research institutions with a view to influence research programmes being conducted in support of departmental initiatives to manage paediatric/adolescent HIV/AIDS and TB.
Planning, coordinating, and monitoring HIV Care and Treatment work to meet targets aimed at closing the gaps along the 95-95-95 HIV care cascade with the aim to contribute to achieving control of the HIV epidemic. Provide technical support to health workers on paediatric HIV/TB, pneumonia, diarrhoea, EPI & IMCI training. Identify gaps assess service challenges in HIV/TB, pneumonia, diarrhoea, EPI & IMCI; develop remedial actions & research. Develop human resources and provide district technical support to health workers in health districts and health facilities regarding child health issues.
Develop teen-friendly HIV/TB services (e.g., mobile clinics, peer educators). Provide technical assistance to district and facility management team. Conduct outreach support visits (on site or virtual to all districts) with priority given to districts with poorest performance. Facilitate training in all key areas of women’s health and adolescent health Programme. Oversee PrEP rollout for high-risk adolescents (track uptake).
Matric Certificate; PLUS, An appropriate Health Science Degree or Diploma (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA. Registration SANC, HPCSA or equivalent body.
3-5 years’ experience as a Clinical Programme coordinator; Postgraduate Qualification in Management or Public Health and will be an added advantage. applicants are submitting Z83 and CV only.
DUTIES :
Monitor implementation of finding missing TB cases strategy by Analysing performance against set target. Provide feedback on identified gap and coordinate support to Districts with gaps. Coordinates linkage to care of all TB positives patients including RR monthly and quarterly by ensuring that all districts receive NHLS alerts, analyses NHLS results against registered patients and follow up.
Review district performance on outcomes (interim and final TB/HIV integration, against the set target by conducting Desktop data analysis, identify gaps and coordinate support visits and training to bridge the Gap. Give feedback reports to Districts on strength and challenges identified. Develop standardized tool for monitoring and reporting on vacant, filling and allocating of TB Grant HR resources. Develop a detailed SOP/ Guide on compilation of Quarterly National TB Control Program (NTCP) Report.
Revise and finalize Drug Resistant Mortality Audit Tool. Facilitate updating of referral pathways per District according to new Decentralization plan. Facilitate and conduct Clinical reviews to ensure adherence to protocols. Coordinates DRTB and DSTB Clinical trainings and updates according to identified training needs. Coordinates community management of DRTB clinicians and Outreach Teams.
Coordinates Electronic Drug-Resistant TB WEB (EDRWEB) training and updates. Assist with the coordination of quarterly TB/DR stakeholders and Provincial Technical advisory meetings. Identify together with Districts policy barriers. Link Districts with relevant stakeholders to find innovation solutions. Liaise with Districts to assist with the linking of community-based services in the TBCB. Monitor implementation of the resolutions.
Monitor correct implementation of suspect register during facility visits. Convene TBCP quarterly meetings to monitor and provide feedback on programme management. Compile and submit Quarterly and annual Performance Progress and Dora reports timeously. Compile and submit Quarterly NTCP report to NDOH on set submission dates.
An appropriate Health Science Degree or Diploma (NQF 7) as recognized by SAQA. Registration SANC, HPCSA or equivalent body.
3-5 years’ experience in Clinical ART Programme coordination or management; HIV/AIDS short course programme management and project management will be an added advantage. applicants are submitting Z83 and CV only.
DUTIES :
Analyse national policy imperatives and facilitate implementation of the ARV programme/protocols with a view to develop/formulate integrated departmental policies to enable institutions to effectively and efficiently implement the Programme in the management of patients with HIV and AIDS prioritizing population and geographic gaps. Develop a comprehensive set of norms and standards that will enable the Department to monitor and evaluate the impact of the ARV Programme on the health status of the population.
Determine the specific resource needs for Institutions regarding ARV treatment protocols and facilitate processes to enable the MEC and the HOD to unblock such barriers as well as to mobilize additional support. Mobilize expertise and support to participate in departmental initiatives to strengthen the ARV roll-out and program sustainability.
Monitor implementation of all related program policies especially community-based program and ART treatment adherence guidelines. Facilitate implementation models of quality improvement at all management levels to address identified gaps in policy and practice. Ensure efficient utilization of all resources allocated in the ART program at all management levels.
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