Position title: Regional Manager
Contract type: Fixed-term contract in line with funding
Location: Eastern Cape
TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care
Purpose of the position:
The Regional Manager will lead a dynamic team that provides operational management and technical support across all aspects of the Care and Treatment (C&T) Programme. The focus is to provide direct service delivery implementation support, in conjunction with technical assistance and evaluation of health interventions. The regional manager will support and monitor HIV and TB clinical cascades to ensure integrated TB and HIV screening, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and continuity of care to strengthen the health system. The incumbent will be fluent with PEPFAR (CDC) initiatives and Department of Health objectives in order to balance funder and NDoH priorities.
Minimum requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in MBChB, B. Cur or equivalent degree/diploma plus MPH or equivalent qualification
HIV and TB clinical management
Financial management
Organisational QI methodology
Minimum of 5 years senior project/programme management level experience in a relevant programme area/field (preferably in the NGO sector)
Experience in drafting final project/programme budget and work plans for high level stakeholders
Experience in drafting final performance report at project/programme level for high level stakeholders
Experience in QI implementation and formal clinical facilitation will be advantageous
Demonstrate ability to interpret and utilise complex programmatic data at a senior management level
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office
Valid registration with SANC or HPCSA
Willingness to travel extensively, as required
Ability to communicate in isiXhosa and English or another South African language
Valid code 08 driver’s licence
Clear criminal record
Responsibilities:
Advocates for integrated TB and HIV screening, diagnosis and treatment as well as continuity of care through UTT, HIVSS, community -based ART initiation and adherence to antiretroviral therapy
Adopts targeted screening for TB and STI amongst high-risk populations
Develops and coordinates the implementation of differentiated care models to strengthen the health system and render integrated TB/HIV and STI care to achieve the global targets including 95-95-95 for TB and HIV, and 70-70-70 for STIs
Collaborates closely with districts and the province to ensure that health systems within the district address individual, family and community capacity to increase consumer awareness and behaviour change and promote health, prevent diseases, and enhance the appropriate use of health services, including mental health, youth health, HIV and AIDS, TB and non-communicable diseases
Evaluates health interventions adopting QI methodology to analyse TB and HIV screening outcomes
Supports the use of robust electronic data collection systems to assess the provision of health interventions, and sets up rapid appraisals, and in-depth evaluations
Fosters an environment in which research aspects of TB and HIV care can succeed
Supports the implementation of improvement projects and innovations in health facilities
Supports facility, district and provincial QI reporting and data utilisation, linked to operational microplanning
Ensure the team is adequately trained and resourced to meet objectives
Perform annual performance appraisals
Chair disciplinary enquiries
Provide the team with a vision and motivate and inspire team members
Coach, mentor and develop team members
Assists the programme director in drafting programme budgets and to monitor and control resource utilisation for optimal cost efficiency, value and impact.
Skills, competencies and abilities:
Excellent communication skills
Leadership
Attention to detail
Computer literacy and IT skills
Knowledge and application of QI approaches
Problem solving
Stakeholder management
Excellent organisational and administration skills
Reporting and statistics
Closing date: 10th February 2022
Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the employment equity plan and targets of TB HIV Care. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply. In the event that you do not hear from us after a month from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. TB HIV Care reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw adverts at any time without notification.