District Coordinator (uMzinyathi,Zululand&aMajuba ) Fixed Term based on Funding X3

Purpose of the position

• To ensure the effective implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of Adolescent and youth Program AYP interventions with a special focus on the comprehensive package of sexual health services, TB, STI screening, diagnosis, HIV prevention, treatment and continuity of care.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing General, Midwifery, Community nursing, Psychiatric nursing or equivalent
• Minimum of three years' experience working in Primary Health Care setting, coupled with a minimum of 2 years management experience
• Facilitation and capacity building experience
• Extensive experience in HIV/AIDS, STI and TB treatment and care
• A minimum of 3 years' experience working with key and priority populations will be an advantage
• Excellent knowledge of HIV, TB, SRH and STI, prevention approaches and DOH screening guidelines
• An in-depth understanding and knowledge of legislative requirements, acceptable practices and procedures.
• MS Office proficiency
• Ability to work non-traditional hours which may include weekends from time to time
• Willingness to travel as and when required

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all implementation of the key and priority populations interventions in the district
• Identify all training needs for all staff categories
• Submit reports to program directors
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
• Attend all relevant meetings as well as facilitate monthly and ad hoc staff meetings
• Responsible for onsite supervision and completion of supervisory tools
• Compile and submit monthly reports to program directors
• Identify champions for different portfolios
• Conduct performance session with all staff
• Monitoring of monthly staff timesheets
• Working closely with the Human Resource department in following all protocols
• Implementation of the key and priority program as guided by SAGoSA guidelines.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures according to prescribed procedures and legislation
• Report on all unsafe activities to Senior Management/Human Resources
• Adhere to all Company Management SOP's, Guidelines and Agreements
• Adhere to and implement NDoH and THC SOPs and guidelines
• Guides and support all staff in implementing key and priority services to beneficiaries
• Facilitate complex case discussions with multi-disciplinary team at SR level as needed
• Responsible for operational planning and oversight
• Manage Service Delivery Indicators and Quality Improvement Initiatives
• Setting of organizational goals, objectives and interventions for quality service delivery.
• Produce inventory for all equipment received and report to NACOSA Programme directors on quarterly basis
• Implementing and maintaining Quality assurance programmes
• Monitoring the implementation of corrective measures to rectify deviations and mitigate risk
• Checking and reinforcing first aid skills and understanding emergency procedures and linkages to care.
• Monitoring the report of Child Abuse, GBV sexual assault and overseeing linkage to care
• Providing health education on Family Planning, healthy lifestyles and social responsibilityUnderstand the M & E process and indicators
• Ensure tool optional is updated and submitted to THC team monthly

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Facilitation Skills
• Computer literacy and IT skills
• Problem-solving
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Reporting and statistics