Clinical Manager Vacancy at the Johannesburg Health District

Are you looking to advance your career in healthcare and contribute significantly to the fight against HIV, AIDS, STIs, and TB? The Gauteng Department of Health has a job opportunity for a Clinical Manager (Medical Officer Grade 1) at the Johannesburg Health District’s HAST Programme.

This position is crucial in supporting our comprehensive health strategies and ensuring quality care and treatment for affected individuals.

Clinical Manager Vacancy Overview

• Reference Number: DHCM/11/2023
• Centre: Johannesburg Health District
• Directorate: HIV AIDS STIs and TB (HAST) Programme, JHB District Office
• Salary: R1,288,095 per annum
• Closing Date: 15 March 2024

Key Requirements

• Qualification: Diploma in HIV Management or relateded qualification for HPCSA registration as a Medical Practitioner.
• Registration: Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA.
  • 3 years of direct work experience in HIV, STIs, VMMC ART Management, TB control, TB/HIV, and DR TB Clinical Management.
• Advantageous Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in public health or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of advanced, complex case management.
• Skills and Knowledge:
  • Familiarity with government guidelines and protocols for HIV, STIs, VMMC TB, and DR TB management.
  • Experience in training, clinical mentoring, and supervision.
  • Program management skills including institutional capacity building and systems development.
  • Team player with excellent analytical, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word).
• Other Requirements:
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Willingness to travel extensively.
  • Knowledge of PFMA legislation and government policy on HIV, STIs, and TB.
  • Familiarity with DHIS, TIER.NET, EDRweb, and report writing skills.

Role Responsibilities and Duties:

• Implement Scale-Up Programs: Support the national scale-up of community and facility-based VMMC and TB/MDR TB treatment programs.
• Strategy Development: Collaborate with NTP and other partners to improve the quality of HIV, STIs, and TB care.
• Clinical Knowledge Strengthening: Enhance management skills in HIV, STIs, VMMC, and TB.
• Support National TB Control: Implement strategies to prevent TB/MDR TB.
• Technical Support and Training: Provide support and training to district management teams and service providers for TB/MDR TB treatment programs.
• Capacity Building: Enhance the capabilities of project staff, DOH counterparts, and NGOs in managing HIV, STIs, VMMC, and TB/MDR TB.
• Patient Management: Ensure accurate patient management and strengthen health care professionals’ expertise in HIV, STIs, VMMC, and TB/DR TB care.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Assist with the implementation of monitoring and evaluation tools for HIV, STIs, and TB.
• Health Technology: Collaborate with local government and NGOs to implement health technology tools for treatment support and monitoring.
• Operations Research: Design and implement targeted research to improve program implementation.
• Reporting: Provide regular monitoring, evaluation, and status reports to the District HAST Programme.
• Health System Improvement: Work towards improving health systems for better clinical practice across health facilities.
• Guidance on Protocols: Guide the implementation of DOH HAST treatment protocols and stay updated with developments in program areas.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate and monitor programs for internal and external stakeholders and liaise with the private sector to improve community health.
• Other Duties: Perform additional duties as delegated by the Supervisor/Manager, including clinical mentorship and supporting policy dissemination.

Application Process

• Application Requirements: Resume, cover letter. Indicate the post reference number as the subject line of the email.
• How to Apply: Submit applications via email to JhbHealth.DistrictJobApplications@gauteng.gov.za. Follow instructions for Z83 form completion.

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Do not miss this chance to make a real difference in public health. Apply now to join our dedicated team in Johannesburg! For inquiries or more information, contact Ms. Matlhodi Mogorosi at 082 857 1918.