KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement sub-district project workplans aligned with the district macro-plan and project requirements/workplan.

Mentor and coach DoH staff on implementation of National Department of Health (NDoH) health initiatives, strategies, policies and guidelines.

Contribute to sub-district achievement of the 95-95-95 targets for HIV epidemic control through coaching and mentorship in performance management.

Provide technical assistance and monitor interactions between the sub-district team members ensure synergy between work-streams.

Participate in strategic project meetings and weekly reviews with technical and

programme leads to give feedback on workplan progress and outputs.

Build and maintain relationships with other stakeholders (the DoH; Departments of Social Development, Education, Arts and Culture, and Agriculture; District and Local AIDS Councils, Operation Sukuma Sakhe structures, other District Support Partners, District and sub-district Health Management teams; donor technical leads).

Attend strategic networking meetings with partners and district structures when requested by the Project Manager.

Conduct site visits with DoH and stakeholder counterparts to perform assessments of progress on implementation plans and quality improvement plans (QIPs).

Facilitate and support the DoH and HST teams in identifying performance gaps through data analysis, and develop QIPs at facility and sub-district level.

Review QIPs and weekly performance monitoring reports from Clinical Advisors, and provide feedback on QI progress and performance to project management, as well as feedback to Clinical Advisors on opportunities for improvement.

Manage Clinical Advisors, providing support through mentorship and coaching for continuous quality improvement and achievement of project deliverables in line with the project workplan.

Support Nerve Centre meetings and the quarterly review process in the district.

Share good practice among clusters, HST and district teams, and contribute to relevant HST publications/documentation when requested.Ensure that all project reports are completed and submitted in accordance with workplans and funder contracts, and disseminate reports to district and programme management and facilitate feedback timeously.

Strengthen integration of antiretroviral therapy (ART) management into community-based services by HST, partners and DoH teams.

Support implementation and/or strengthening of Community Health Workers and Ward- based Outreach Team linkages and referral systems for improved health equity and equal access for patients beyond the facility-based services.

Identify skills gaps in the allocated sub-districts, and create and implement a skills development plan for individuals in the DoH and HST teams.

Adhere to HST’s financial policies and procedures to maximise cost-effectiveness, managing efficient and responsible use of HST resources and assets (including human resources), and ensuring sustainable allocation of resources for maximum return on investment.

Review log-sheets against workplans, progress reports and tracker reports for compliance with policy.

Contribute to financial expenditure review reports and monthly monitoring of district expenses and assets through monthly reporting of any lost or damaged items.

Apply good governance principles and management of deliverables in the allocated sub- districts to mitigate reputational risks that would affect HST’s ability to sustain operations and secure funding, and report all risks to HST management timeously.

Ensure that individual performance reviews are conducted every six months with all staff in the sub-district, completing the 360-degree review.

Manage staff conflict and disciplinary issues in line with HST policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• A relevant Nursing degree (with specialisation and/or a Primary Health Care qualification)
• A postgraduate qualification in Project Management and/or Nursing Management will be an advantage.
• A Certificate in HIV Management is recommended.

The incumbent must be trained in at least one of the following areas:

• Health systems: Demonstrable knowledge of health system strengthening, including the World Health Organization ‘building blocks’
• Leadership and management: Relevant HIV management training, with experience in management
• Clinical care: Understanding of quality improvement processes and concepts
• Monitoring and evaluation: A good understanding of the importance and role of health information systems in health system strengthening

Experience

• At least four years’ management experience.
• Proven project management abilities, with experience in the design, administration, management and implementation of public health programmes, including mentoring, coaching and supervision of staff and reporting.
• A background in HIV/AIDS, STIs and TB (HAST) management, monitoring and evaluation, and quality improvement, with in-depth understanding of the South African public health system, including the policy and management structures at national, provincial, district, sub-district and facility levels and working with DoH staff.
• Knowledge of the District Health Information System (DHIS) and TIER.Net.
• Experience working in a donor-funded environment/non-governmental project-based organisation.
• Exceptional analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision, and as part of a multidisciplinary team, in a deadline-driven environment.