COMPANY INFORMATION
Company
HST Careers
Division
HSS
Health Systems Trust is an innovative non-profit organisation working to strengthen ongoing development of comprehensive health systems in southern Africa
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
District
uMgungundlovu District Municipality
JOB SPECIFICATION INFORMATION
Title
Facility Team Leaders (2)
Description
The Health Systems Trust (HST) wishes to appoint two Nurse Clinicians as Facility Team Leaders to supervise implemented interventions at facility and community level in support of the South Africa Sustainable Response to HIV and AIDS (SA SURE Pro) Project. SA SURE Pro aims to strengthen local capacity in the districts served by the project to provide sustainable HIV- and TB-related care and treatment. The positions are based in uMgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal Province. The incumbents will provide technical, mentorship and direct HIV and TB services to patients at Primary Health Care (PHC) clinics in compliance with the project’s HIV/AIDS and TB services and reporting requirements. They will also support community-based organisations (CBOs), Ward-based PHC Outreach Teams (WBPHCOTs), and all outreach services. These are fixed-term contract positions, renewable subject to continuation of funding
Key Responsibilities
• Supervision and leadership of facility-based staff and Outreach Teams • Support to Facility Managers in tracking performance against daily targets for HIV and TB case-finding, treatment linkage and continuity of care • Monitoring performance against targets and mentorship of HST direct service delivery (DsD) facility staff and Outreach Teams • Support and monitoring of the implementation of patient-tracking and referral systems • Ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures, guidelines and processes by supervising activities • Supporting and assessing facilities and Outreach Team staff to build capacity in and strengthen HIV and TB service delivery • Organising outreach activities, and planning daily activities in the facility and in the community • Assessing data and information for planning, mapping of outreach activities, supply-chain management, and decision-making • Conducting baseline assessments – Independent Quality Control (IQC), Stepwise Process for Improving the Quality of HIV Rapid Testing (SPI-RT), viral load suppression, skills audits, e.g. Nurse-initiated Management of Antiretroviral Therapy (NIMART), Adult Primary Care (APC), TIER.Net audits, Ideal Clinic benchmarking, pharmacy assessment, Central Chronic Medicine Dispensing and Distribution (CCMDD), HIV Testing Services (HTS) missed opportunity audits, Site Improvement Monitoring System (SIMS), Adolescent- and Youth-friendly Services (AYFS), prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) cascade – to develop quality improvement plans and implement corrective actions • Conducting HTS in the facility and co-ordinating Outreach Teams’ HTS activities for hard-to-reach populations • Conducting ART initiation in the facility and co-ordinating Outreach Teams’ Universal Test and Treat (UTT) activities in the community • Supporting the training and mentoring programme in line with the project’s clinical strategy, and supporting the facility in analysis of their own performance data • Strengthening links between the Community Health Workers and the facilities • Building and maintaining partnerships with all internal and external stakeholders, including district Departments of Health, community bodies and civil society groups • Supporting the establishment and capacity-building of the PHC Clinic Committee • Facilitating timeous submission of reports (DsD, Siyenza, index case contact testing, outreach, AYFS, case management, IPT, CCMDD, Synchronised National Communication in Health [SyNCH]) • Marketing CCMDD pick-up points in communities • Supporting the roll-out of National Adherence Guidelines, and implementation of the district plans for differentiated care • Supporting the establishment of support groups and adherence clubs, and overseeing the CBOs implementing these programmes from the facility.
Key Attributes
• Skills to build and maintain relationships with multiple stakeholders • Previous work experience in NGOs or funded programmes will be an advantage • Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) would be an advantage • A strong work ethic and ability to work in a pressurised environment • Ability to work with minimal supervision and be deadline-driven.
Education Required
Diploma
Qualification Required
• A diploma or degree in Nursing Science • A diploma in Clinical Nursing Science (Health Assessment, Treatment and Care), previously known as Primary Health Care • Certificates in Nurse-initiated Management of Antiretroviral Therapy (NIMART) • A valid driver’s licence.
Experience Required
• Three years’ experience in PHC and health information management • Five years’ experience in working with HIV and AIDS, and TB within the South African public health system • Understanding of UTT and quality improvement processes and concepts, and HIV clinical management (NIMART) competency • Work experience in provider-initiated HIV counselling and testing, including index contact testing, is essential, and in HIV self-screening would be an advantage • Extensive knowledge of HIV prevention, treatment, care and support programmes • Familiarity with the South African public health system, including national and provincial policies and management structures • Experience in and knowledge of supervising and mentoring to provide support to staff working at the same facility • Community development experience would be an advantage
Remuneration
A salary package commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications and in line with HST’s Job Grading System will be offered.
Other Job Details
• Interested applicants must complete their application online at: https://careers.hst.org.za/ • Applicants are to ensure that their online applications are completed in full, and that comprehensive CVs are uploaded with the online application in order to be considered. • Your CV must be saved with a filename reflecting your name and surname. • No applications sent via e-mail will be considered for the job, as all applicants must submit their applications online at the provided link. PLEASE NOTE: • All personal information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). • Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents. • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. • All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks. • If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. • HST reserves the right to not fill this position.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 10 October 2022 Health Systems Trust subscribes to diversity and inclusivity, which is informed by the Company’s Employment Equity Plan. Based on this, African males and people with disabilities who meet the job specifications (including but not limited to the required skills, knowledge and education), are encouraged to apply.