The service provider is expected to work closely with NDOH and WHO and do the following:
- Provide guidance and technical support to SA National department of health in activities that will promote safe and effective VMMC programming
- Works with DOH in strengthening oversight in the implementation of quality VMMC services
- Support development of VMMC policy and guidance
- Supports NDOH in ensuring high quality standards for the VMMC services, including monitoring of adverse events
- Assist and support preparations for the VMMC EQA at provincial, district and site levels, and support implementation of recommendations from the EQA, and share lessons learnt
- Support the provision of quality health services to men and boys across the life course, within the VMMC programme
- Assist and support with the follow-through of site-level performance improvement plans where appropriate
- Support timely compilation of the required technical and project reports with regards to activities carried out by the WHO office within VMMC programme
- Any other duties as assigned by the South African HIV technical officer
Eligibility Criteria
- A Degree in Health Science, or equivalent with a master’s in public health
- Minimum 3 years’ experience implementing public health programs and working with various stakeholders
- 2 years’ Experience and knowledge of HIV and VMMC programming
- 2 years’ Experience working with the Department of Health
- Knowledge of quality assurance (QA) principles in general
- Demonstration of good writing skills
- Demonstration of understanding of VMMC policy in SA
- Expert knowledge of English
