Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives. Good health and quality of life is what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and provide support to those who needs it most. We are looking for a District Technical Assistant who will be responsible for the implementation of either Anova’s APACE’s QI; CLI; TB or PMTCT related activities in line with 959595 HIV/TB strategy at District, sub-district & facility level. The successful incumbent will also lead health system strengthening efforts of the respective programmes in close collaboration with the Department of Health and other relevant stakeholders.Duties:Strategic planning through working with appropriate Anova teams, and/or external stakeholders (including DOH).Feedback to facilities and Anova managers, facilitate implementation of recommendations.Support performance monitoring systems to ensure efficient operations; reliable indicators are defined, collected, and analysed routinely.Work closely with Anova teams, and external stakeholders to keep data processes at high standard to adequately reflect the program.Ensure facilities have all the relevant national and provincial guidelines, protocols, algorithms, and IEC materials.Support innovative projects that can be implemented to improve performance of the QI, CLI, TB, or PMTCT programme.Work with SD teams to identify facilities that would be used as “best practice models” for the purpose of learning, as well as write appropriate documentation to share learning.By using quality improvement methodology identify gaps, recommend corrective actions, and monitor through appropriate actions, including facility site visits.Promote QI, CLI, TB, or PMTCT through mentorship and support, to enable adequate implementation activities.Ensure training/mentorship based on identified gaps aligned with latest guidelines and protocols. Appropriate focus areas and targets to be identified and agreed with the SD managerComplete, compile, and submit the relevant reports (monthly, quarterly and adhoc) as identified by line manager and as required by funders.Prepare weekly plan for specific activities focusing on certain priority areas identified from the reports, timeously.Follow performance management process of Anova through timeous submission of all relevant documentation.Job requirementsDiploma with PHC (Nursing Clinician) registration with the SANCRegistration with the relevant South African Council or Professional BodyAt least five (5) years’ experience with TB, PMTCT and HIV/AIDS control programs or other health issuesAt least three (3) years’ experience working in technical leadership, oversights, design, and implementation of TB, PMTCT and HIV/AIDS programmesDemonstrated technical knowledge and leadership in programme management, strategic planning, and policy experienceAbility to communicate technical and policy issues clearly and effectivelyGood knowledge of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART), TB, PMTCT and Chronic Medication and guidelinesDemonstrated openness and flexibility in responding to changing work priorities and environmentStrong interpersonal and teamwork skillsGood presentation and communication skillsGood report writing skillsProficiency with MS OfficeA valid driver’s licenseClosing date: 20 May 2024In our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.Anova Health Institute is a provider of essential health services and therefore has a mandatory vaccination policy. Should your application be successful, you will be required to submit your proof of vaccination before commencing employment in the role.Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of submitting their application should assume that they have not been successful.Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be paid agency fees should their candidate be placed at Anova. 2 people have applied for this job. 160 people have viewed this job.#J-18808-Ljbffr