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 Sub-District Technical Assistant to support the implementation of TB/HIV/PMTCT/QI related activities in line with 959595 HIV/TB strategy at sub-district & facility level. This will include serving as an expert resource on TB/HIV/ PMTCT/QI to both Anova and Department of Health Clinical Staff, Sub-Partners and to Sub-District Managers in ensuring that programmatic activities and goals are achieved. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Provide clinical support and technical advice on TB program to DoH and internal staff. Plan, facilitate and monitor the implementation of TB support activities across the sub-district. Identify facilities that are not reaching the MER TB indicator targets and initiate QIPs across the sub-district. Provide technical support and monitor IPC (Infection Prevention and Control) program at facility level and develop QI strategies for gaps identified. Provide technical support to the sub-district on the implementation of TPT guidelines. Identify training needs and support multidisciplinary staff training on TB/HIV guidelines, policies, and protocols. Support and Facilitate CLI (Clinical Lab Interface) Activities Submit monthly /quarterly CLI reports. Identify training needs on CLI related issues to prevent and decrease specimen rejection rate. Assist the clinical advisory team in providing on-site support. Assist with Quarterly PMTCT Folder Audits Coordinate the dissemination of relevant provincial guidelines, protocols, algorithms, and IEC materials. Identify additional training needs at facilities and organize the relevant trainings. Support innovative projects that can be implemented to improve performance of the TB/HIV/PMTCT programme. Identify facilities that would be used as best practice models for the purpose of learning. Work with M&E teams to ensure performance monitoring systems are operating effectively. Conduct facility site visits to monitor and identify gaps Work closely with SD manager and the district TA team to recommend corrective actions for these gaps. Collaborate with other partners to maximise partnership strengths for successful implementation of programme goals. Compile and submit the relevant technical assistance workload tool to Area Managers timeously. Compile and submit monthly & quarterly regular TB/HIV/PMTCT/QI reports for Anova, Funders and DOH as required. Submit TPT Report by 3rd of each month to ME Manager and copy AM Ensure that supported sites programme indicators are reported timeously to Anova, the DoH and donors. Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required Nursing degree or diploma Valid registration with HPCSA and SANC At least 5 years post community service clinical experience for Nurses At least 3 years experience managing PMTCT and HIV/TB patients. WC NIMART authorised/ NIMART trained and mentored Knowledge of latest HIV/TB/PMTCT guidelines. Flexible and resilient to change Ability to communicate technical and policy issues clearly and effectively to multidisciplinary team Valid drivers license Closing date: 15 November 2024 In accordance with 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. Preference will be given to persons with disabilities. 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. For more information on Anova visit our website:
