Director: Drug Resistant TB – TB and HIV (REF NO: NDOH 38/2024) at National Department of Health

CENTRE : Cluster: Tuberculosis Management, Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS : 

• An appropriate NQF 7 qualification in Health Sciences and/or Occupational Health. 
• A valid registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa. 
• MBCHB degree (NQF 8) / postgraduate 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 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.