ASSISTANT MANAGER PHC

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the HIV/AIDs and TB(HAST) programme in the district
• Implementation of the strategies aimed at behavioural change in reducing infections and retention of patients to care
• Implement HAST programme according to the strategic plans
• Provide programme technical and clinical support to the health care facilities and stakeholders
• Implementation of all HAST programs in the district and monitors thereof
• Management of HAST multidisciplinary team and stakeholder coordination
• Analyze and manage HIV/AIDS and TB to strengthen programme implementation
• Undertake clinic, hospital support visits and audits to ensure programme compliance
• Lead health and wellness events that seek to influence behavioural change

Requirements

• Basic R25 qualifications i.e Diploma/Degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse plus a post–basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with SANC
• A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse
• At least 6 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience after obtaining the 1-year post basic qualification
• At least 3 years of the period referred to must be appropriate/recognizable experience at Management level
• Valid driver's license
• Computer literacy
• Training in HIV/AIDS management i.e NIMART & wide experience in HAST programme
• Travelling extensively and work extra hours
• Strong ability to build and work as a team member
• Good communication skills and intersectoral collaborations
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Ability to analyze data and quality assessment
• Appropriate financial management