Project Manager (Primary Health Care) - WRHI - Gop

Main purpose of the job:
To support the facility team in supporting DoH to strengthen health systems for quality HIV and TB services and to implement 909090 strategies, monitor programmatic and staff performance, and support all Wits RHI related activities
Location:
Pretoria – Tshwane – Gauteng
Key performance areas:
Continuous assessment for health system strengthening needs
Support and create an enabling environment to perform QIPs as needed
Develop a project plan and timelines for addressing the identified needs and priorities in conjunction with counterparts
Engage stakeholders and implement 909090 programs in the facility with all relevant stakeholders
Support the DOH in improving ART services including Pediatric diagnosis, care and treatment, reproductive health including family planning, general adult HIV treatment and chronic care, HIV wellness programs, Tuberculosis screening and care, Nurse-initiated and managed ART
Ensure adherence to DOH guidelines
Monitor and review the implementation and progress of the program work plans in conjunction with relevant stakeholders
Review challenges and achievements
Compile and disseminate weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to the Sub-District Manager
Evaluate progress of implementation plans
Screen patients for HIV in all service points at the clinic
Examine and treat HIV infected patients
Treat opportunistic infections diagnosed
Prescribe appropriate treatments
Provide ART and prophylaxis according to DoH guidelines
Identify and refer patients with ART failure or complications
Support counselors in adherence issues on patients
Review difficult cases with Medical officers or program manager
Facilitate services such as down- and up-referrals
Assist with SOPs that will improve the running of the clinic e.g. bi-directional-referral SOP
Treat patients with HIV and other concomitant diseases or refer where appropriate
Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
Supervise and manage duties of subordinates
Perform and facilitate performance developments and assessment of junior staff in the facility
Identify substandard performance by team members and coordinate interventions to improve performance
Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organization
Monitor performance of team members with respect to strategic goals
Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as conferences, workshops, etc.
Required minimum education and training:
Professional Nursing degree or diploma