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
Purpose of the position:
The Site Manager will lead and manage THC's key populations programme, including site and mobile unit(s) development, subcontracted organisation(s) integration, and supervision of team members. The Manager will provide mentorship and guidance to team members on HIV management and ensure ART and PrEP services are provided. The Manager will also supervise health service interventions and coordinate research projects at the site level.
Minimum Requirements
- Degree in Nursing (BCur) or related qualification in Public Health Sciences or Social Sciences
- Post-basic training and certification in health assessment (primary health care)
- NIMART certification preferable
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience with NIMART, ART clubs, sexual reproductive health (SRH), previous experience with sex workers is desirable
- Extensive experience in managing health programmes
- Proven experience in the field of health service provision to key populations
- Dispensing licence preferable
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council or South African Council for Social Services Professions
- Possess good knowledge of HIV Management including care and treatment, TB/STI and PrEP services
- Valid code 8 driver’s licence and own transport
- Ability to communicate in English and/or isiZulu
- Clear criminal record
Duties and Responsibilities
- Engage stakeholders in Sex Worker HIV prevention project through joint meetings, workshops attending events, collaborating on Key Population projects, etc
- Establish, develop and build relationships with all key DOH officials deemed important for the successful functioning of the Key Populations/sex worker project
- Participate in district, and PHC meetings; support multi-disciplinary team approach to managing clients
- Ensure that all financial requirements are aligned with the policies and internal control processes of the organisation policies and procedures
- Assist with all HR and operations functions
- Assist with supportive supervision of all direct subordinates and indirect staff of collaborating organisations
- Attend regular staff and supervisory team meetings and provide guidance and leadership
- Situational analysis of infection control among sex workers
- Oversee community outreach services to provide health services to sex workers including provision and access to condoms (male and female) and lubes
- Scale up HIV targeted testing access hard to reach sex workers
- Ensure that TB screening is done at every HIV care visit
- Train clinical staff on infection control
- Submit periodic reports as determined by the M&E Manager for external and internal reporting
- Participate in implementation science projects which benefits the evolution of the programme
