Job Advert Summary
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 Facility Team Lead will be responsible for overall facility performance and an anchor to ensure all program deliverables are successfully achieved through allocation of LOE to support QI, Case Management, Viral monitoring, CLI, eLabs and RTCQI etc. Supports DoH in terms of CLI aspects at SPI-RT Level 3 and 4 facilities according to a routine schedule (Level 3 light touch support - each facility will have engagement minimum once a month; Level 4 surveillance support - each facility will have engagement minimum once a quarter; SEAD will provide technical assistance to QI mentors in this capacity; Level 2 and below facilities are directly supported by SEAD, the technical assistance partner for CLI).
The project aims to institutionalise and strengthen local capacity through provision of technical, mentorship and direct service delivery support to TB and HIV services when required and interacts with Ward Based PHC Outreach Teams (WBPHCOT) and Community Based Organisations (CBO) as required.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing Sciences in health sciences
- A diploma in Midwifery
- A qualification in Primary Health care (PHC) or clinical assessment will be an added advantage
- A diploma in HIV Clinical Management and /or NIMART
- Certified training in Adult Primary Care (APC)
- QI trained and fully understands the methodology and its application
- 5 years relevant experience in the health sector managing/implementing HAST programs with knowledge of HIV and TB treatment cascade
- 2 years in managerial / supervisory experience
- Familiar with SAG health system at national, province and district levels
- Ability to communicate in IsiXhosa and English or another South African language
- Valid code 08 driver’s licence
- Clear criminal record
Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervision of facility-based staff to ensure all program deliverables are fully achieved
- Conducts skills audit exercise to identify training gaps.
- Market CCMDD external pick-up points in communities
- Focuses intensely on QI, Case Management, general CLI, viral monitoring through eLabs and suppressions, RTCQI,
- Works collaboratively with Outreach Team Lead to ensure bidirectional referral, linkage and retention in care
- Tracks facility and outreach performance against set TB and HIV clinical cascade indicators and advise accordingly on improvement strategies
- Leads the development of QIPs working collaboratively with Facility Manager and Team to introduce change ideas followed by close monitoring of such intervention
- Ensure staff understands the contents of standard operation procedures and implements accordingly
- Ensures synergy between facility and outreach teams through sharing of daily activities
- Conduct mapping exercise to understand the disease burden and deploy outreach teams including Community Health Workers (CHWs) accordingly
- Conducts Siyenza site facilities with representatives of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and visits to Phuthuma sites with officials from the Department of Health
- Support and monitor the implementation of patient-tracking and referral systems
- Supports mentoring facility and outreach team in data analytics, use and decision making as informed by their own performance
- Accommodates and cooperate with Civil Society representatives visiting facilities in line with facility and community monitoring functions
- Works with Facility Manager to effectively establish and coordinate functionality of facility and clinic committees