Position: District Coordinator x2
Opportunity Type: Fixed Term Contract
Start Date: 1 January 2021
Location: Ethekwini/Umkhanyakude
Application Closing Date: Subject to candidate availability
THINK is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by TB and HIV. As a health delivery and research organisation, THINK engages with the local community, government consortia, and international funders to provide care for over 100,000 people in KwaZulu-Natal and carry out cutting-edge clinical research that has already contributed to changing treatment guidelines internationally and locally.
THINK is looking for a self-motivated, reliable and passionate person to join the eThekwini/uMkhanyakude THINK Office team as District Coordinator to support the programme staff in the implementation of the THINK USAID project in KwaZulu Natal. They will work closely with the management team namely Chief of Party, TB Technical Team Leader and M&E Advisor to ensure project interventions are implemented according to the work plan.
Responsibilities
Oversee DR-TB linkage to care and adherence support programme across the district.
Support the development of tools and activities to ensure programme activities are carried out according to the plan
Participate in the recruitment and training of programme staff
Support, train and mentor programme staff based at Doris Goodwin TB Hospital and in the sub-districts
Co-ordinate and lead regular staff meetings with programme staff
Establish and implement reporting systems for programme staff and follow up on reports
Work closely with M&E officer to ensure output targets are reached and address issues as they arise.
Work closely with the District DoH, DoH Hospital management and staff, clinic Operational Managers and TB nurses as well as community structures in the implementation and feedback of THINK project interventions.
Requirements:
Qualified Professional Nurse, Degree in medical science or relevant discipline
Experience in project managing
Evidence of coordination/organisational and management skills
Good knowledge of TB and HIV diagnosis and treatment
A valid Code B Driver’s License and own transport
Fully computer literate
Good communication skills
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for appointment soonest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date. THINK reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or to extend the above date in order to facilitate further searches. Furthermore, THINK reserves the right not to make an appointment. Internal applicants will get preference for shortlisting.
Applications are only accepted if received via the online portal found at: