Key Performance Areas:

The incumbent is assigned the following responsibilities that are performed according to the programmatic and organizational needs and agenda:

• The DIC Manager/NIMART Nurse leads the MSM & TG HIV prevention program at the site level with the support of the Program Manager (PM). 
• S/He must implement and supervise the clinical management of HIV/TB/STI clients within at DICs or outreach in line with the national and provincial Department of Health (DOH) HIV, TB and STIs policies, guidelines and protocols  
• S/He will be required to provide health services at DICs or outreach or linkage to DOH facilities as applicable, including ART and PrEP initiation and other relevant comprehensive services
• Work closely with the PM and HR to ensure timeous, sound recruitment, and induction/ training of program staff based on training needs identified
• Ensure MSM &TG programme description and implementation plans are clearly communicated, and staff roles and responsibilities assigned in line with program objectives
• S/He will proactively support all capacity building activities and workshops for HIV prevention to enhance the effective implementation of planned activities needed to generate data and statistics. 
• Work closely with program staff and conduct supportive supervision at implementation sites and ensure the strategic and functional integration of all technical areas needed for smooth implementation.
• Ensure timely completion of all program technical deliverables at sites and report in accordance with program reporting requirement.
• Lead MSM & TG program monitoring, assess progress against program targets and reviews in line with objectives.
• Collaborate with the Data Quality Officer, M&E Officer and Manager to coordinate the collection, collation, reporting and analysis of program data. 
• Consolidate of scheduled/ad hoc reports, and the maintenance of program records
• Liaise with all stakeholders towards the achievement of program goals.
• Work closely with the PM and HR to conduct performance reviews and provide feedback in line with IHPS HR policies and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by IHPS senior management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) degree/Clinical Associate and current registration with HPCSA or other relevant bodies as applicable or
• Professional nurse (PN) with NQF 7 qualification in Primary Health Care (PHC) plus dispensing licence.
• NIMART trained and certified PN.
• License and current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).

Added Advantage

• Demonstrated Project Management experience
• Practical Human Resource Management experience 
• Global Fund or other similar donor experience

Experience 

• Two (2) years’ experience of working with Key Populations preferable (MSM&TG)
• At least 2 years’ experience in Project Management
• Experience in analyzing data and summarising vast amounts of data into graphs
• Minimum of 2 years progressively responsible experience in Development Program co-ordination, Key Populations, or related Public Health Project Management
• Technical experience in one or more of the following areas: Stakeholder Relations, Technical Support, Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation, Internal/External Stakeholder Communications

Job requirements

• Occasional overnight travel (up to 20%) by land or air if required
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of clinical HIV/AIDS and TB Management
• Valid Driver’s licence
• Intermediate personal computer skills, including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics.
• Efficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Willing to work overtime

Technical Competencies 

• Experience in supporting the development and implementation of program workplan, system, procedures, and policies
• Experience in managing and building capacity including training, mentoring, coaching and supportive supervision of field-based staff
• Ability to take initiatives, work under pressure and multitask with minimum supervision
• Sound problem solving and decision-making skills 
• Effective time management and coordination skills and highly meticulous with attention to detail