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Director: Drug Resistant TB

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Job title : Director: Drug Resistant TB - TB and HIVJob Location : Gauteng, PretoriaDeadline : March 10, 2025Quick Recommended Links
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REQUIREMENTS :

  • An appropriate NQF 7 qualification in Health Sciences and/or Occupational Health. A valid registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa or appropriate council. MBCHB degree (NQF 8) / post graduate qualification (NQF 8) in Public Health will be an advantage.
  • At least five (5) years’ experience at a middle management level in clinical management of DR-TB, public health or occupational health settings particularly in the mines as well as management of personnel (HRM) and finances (Financial Management).
  • Knowledge of Public Health (at TB in the mines / examine workers in particular), the management of Drug-Resistant TB (DR-TB), MDR and XDR. TB and HIV co-infection. An understanding of South African Public Service, including applicable policies and legislation, particularly medico-legal and ethical issues around the control and management of TB.
  • Good problem solving and analysis, strategic capability, leadership, programme and project management, change and knowledge management, service delivery innovation, communication, computer, organisation and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work independently and with a team. A valid driver’s licence as well as willingness to travel frequently as required. SMS pre-entry Certificate is required for appointment finalization.  

DUTIES :

  • Provide support assessment of small to medium mining houses and service for ex-mine workers. Identify provinces and neighbouring countries that require interventions related to TB in the mines. Support the consultant in the implementation of situational analysis. Development and implementation of policies and guidelines.
  • Develop and update policies and guidelines for Drug-Resistant TB including Community-Based Treatment of DR-TB and co-infection with HIV. Monitor the implementation of approved policies and guidelines including in the private sector. Manage clinical management support. Establish support systems for medical practitioners.
  • Ensure inclusion of appropriate treatment regimen for TB and drug resistant TB in the Essential Drug List (EDL). Implement recommendations of the SADC declaration on TB in the mines.
  • Develop a plan for implementation of SADC declaration on TB in the mines and a tool kit to support implementation. Enable and support cross border referrals. Provide support to provinces and neighbouring countries in matters related to TB in the mines.
  • Undertake on-site supervision visits to provinces with special focus on mining areas. Management of key TB in the mine’s stakeholder relationships. Develop a framework of engagement with stakeholders. Manage resources, risk and audit queries within the chief directorate. Participate in recruitment and selection of staff, including ensuring placement of adverts and chairing of interview panels.
  • Update the framework policy document on decentralised management of DR-TB. Develop and update treatment literacy programmes for patients in the communities. Support development of IEC materials. Conduct clinical audits of DR-TB facilities. Develop operational plans for the directorate.

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