Clinical Programme Co-ordinator

GROWING KWAZULU-NATAL TOGETHER

POST: Clinical Programme Co-ordinator (District Care and Support - Adherence Facilitator)

COMPONENT: EThekwini District Office

NO OF POSTS: 02

REFERENCE NO: ETH DO 7/2024

OTHER BENEFITS: 13th Cheque (Bonus), Medical Aid (Optional), Housing allowance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Senior Certificate/Grade 12.
2. Diploma/Degree in Health/Social Sciences/General Nursing & Midwifery.
3. A minimum of seven years’ appropriate/recognizable experience as General Nurse.
4. Current registration with SANC in General Nursing and Midwifery. 2024 SANC Receipt.
5. A valid driver’s license.

ADVANTAGE

Computer literacy with a proficiency in MS Office Software applications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

1. Knowledge of Public health sector experience in adherence to care and treatment.
2. Knowledge of District Health systems strengthening, TB and HIV programmes.
3. Sound knowledge of National DoH Adherence Guidelines and of Integrated Access to Care and Treatment policies and procedures.
4. Knowledge of community structures and local government structures.
5. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
6. Coordination and Facilitation skills for coaching, training and development.
7. Good interpersonal skills.
8. Analytical skills.
9. Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
10. Ability to work under pressure.
11. Strong client service focus.
12. Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines within tight time frames.
13. Staying up to date with services, policies, and regulations.
14. Excellent record-keeping, analytical skills, and report writing skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1. Participate in the Development of the District Health Plan, Operational and HAST business plan.
2. Coordinating community mobilization for linkage and retention in care activities.
3. Monitor and support eLABS and Results for action, viral load management.
4. Support the utilisation of the adherence cadres that are already operating and engagement with other Departments and other stakeholders.
5. Promote the delivery of services offered to different groups with the aim to enhance quality, efficiency and client satisfaction.
6. Ensure that the facility develops a system for tracking and tracing clients who do not attend their club meetings and follows up within seven to fourteen days to determine whether they have collected their medication.
7. Ensure that the service needs of clients are met and linking them to the appropriate resources and providers.
8. Develop a stakeholder directory of adherence care and support service agencies and providers for referral processes.
9. Facilitate health talks and health education in the facility’s waiting room, informing patients of available options for differentiated care.
10. Ensure that the Adherence club schedule is made available to the facility including venues and dates shared with decanting Clinicians for cohorting purposes.
11. Ensure continuous utilization of an adherence plan for individuals and support groups.
12. Support the implementation and functioning of the Literacy classes and adherence clubs.
13. Evaluate the quality of all adherence, care and support services and identify areas that need improvement.
14. Coordinate implementation of CCMDD programme.
15. Support the implementation and utilization of SyNCH.
16. Compile reports to inform the coverage and uptake of patients (HIV, TB and NCDs) decanted to Facility Pick up Points (Fac PuPs), Adherence Clubs and External Pick up Points (Ext PuPs).
17. Compile weekly, monthly, and Quarterly performance reports.

Enquiries: Ms. E.S. Mbambo, Deputy Director Clinical & Programmes, EThekwini District Office, Contact No. 031 273 5281 Extension 5313

ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO:

Hand delivery or Posted to The HR Manager, 4000 or emailed to EthekwiniDistrictHealth.HRJobApplication@kznhealth.gov.za

CLOSING DATE: 29 November 2024