Project Team Leader X 1- - East London, South Africa - Maternal Adolescent and Child Health Institute

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Maternal, Adolescent & Child Health Institute NPC, (MatCH) is a non-profit organization supporting public sector health services.

MatCH implements donor funded projects to improve HIV and TB outcomes through providing technical assistance and direct service delivery support.


MatCH Institute NPC is looking to fill the following Position under the APACE Grant.

Location:
Buffalo City Metropolitan District (Eastern Cape Province)


Duration of Contract:
fixed term ending 30 September 2023


Project Team Leader x 1- (Ref: 452)

Main purpose of the job


The incumbent will support the District Programme Manager to implement a comprehensive HIV prevention and Treatment programme for priority populations and community HIV testing services in the District.


Key performance areas

  • Coordinate programme activities and oversee day to day programme implementation at facilities.
  • Participate in development of best practices and enhancement of HIV Prevention program activities.
  • Liaise with Subgranted organizations on program implementation activities.
  • Ensure that Priority Targets are met.
  • Assist in programme monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
  • Participate in program audits and other quality improvement activities.
  • Provide necessary training, support, mentorship, and advice to ensure provision of quality service delivery to paediatric, adolescent, and adult HIV program.
  • Develop and implement appropriate systems and procedures pertaining to HIV Prevention, HIV/TB care and Treatment services.
  • Provide technical support and operational solutions to MatCH supported interventions.
  • Facilitate site specific training on Clinical Assessment, Treatment and Care.
  • Working and dealing with district and local health authorities.
  • Supervise, support and mentor team members to ensure optimal performance and maintenance of sound labour relations.

Required minimum education and training

  • Diploma in General Nursing or equivalent
  • NIMART Certificate

Professional Body registration

  • Registration with the South African Nursing Council

Minimum work experience \

  • 2 years' working experience as a Nurse Advisor
  • 4 years' working experience in the Primary Health Care environment in the public sector

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

  • Experience working in HIV prevention programs
  • Postgraduate qualification in HIV Management
  • Midwifery and PHC certification
  • Previous experience in National Core Standards/ Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM) project Mentorship
  • Knowledge and understanding of strategy
  • Excellent communication, resourcefulness, and supervisory skills
  • Ability to handle a varied, busy, and pressurized workload
  • Previous management, training and mentoring of staff and ability to handle
conflict

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Ability and willingness to travel
  • Available to commence work immediately

Education:


  • Diploma (required)

Experience:


  • Nurse Advisor work: 2 years (required)
- primary health care work: 4 years (required)


License/Certification:
- registration with the South African Nursing Council (required)

Application Deadline: 2023/04/17

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