• Reference Number : refs/021215
• Directorate : HEALTH PROGRAMMES (HAST)
• Number of Posts : 4

• Package : R520 560 p.a. (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Assistant Director: HAST Tel: 060 539 0087

Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 7 years of appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Primary Health Care certificate will be an added advantage. Knowledge of the HIV and AIDS, STI’s and TB policy guidelines and ability to integrate all HIV and TB related. A valid driver's licence. Computer literacy. Leadership, written and verbal communication skills programmes. Knowledge of health-related and Government’s policy on HIV, STI and TB. Knowledge and understanding of TIER.NET and Web DHIS reporting system. Knowledge in NAS and initiated Anti-Retroviral Therapy (NIMART)including PC101 training.

Duties :

• Responsible for the implementation of comprehensive management of the Ante Retroviral treatment in sub-districts to reduce mortality and morbidity due to HIV and TB. Ensure ART drug stock availability in all health facilities, Hospitals and Mobile Units. Ensure equitable access to quality HIV/TB Diagnostic, Treatment, and care services. Monitoring and evaluation of the ART Programme. Strengthened Operation Phuthuma and the Nerve centre Facility to support the district. Supervise and provide support to HTS Sub District Lay counsellor and mentors. Enhance partnerships and collaboration with key stakeholders in the HIV/TB management. Implementation and monitoring of ART and TB programme aligned to the 95x95x95 UNAID strategy. Implementation of ART and TB initiation regimes in both children and adults, treatment of side effects/adverse

Notes :

• Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 form, fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. (Please refer to the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. On the Z83 the Department where the position was advertised it should state the Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications, service certificates and other relevant documents on application but must submit 151 a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated to specify the following: All experience should be in chronological order indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, service certificates, and other relevant documents on or before the interview and candidates in possession of a foreign qualification will be required to furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks- Provide at least 3 of which one must be immediate supervisor, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, and employment verification. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. The Department reserves the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sedibeng District Health

Closing Date : 23-08-2024

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.