Director: HIV/AIDS Prevention Strategies needed at National Department of Health

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 and a NQF 7 qualification in Health Science as recognized by SAQA. A postgraduate qualification (NQF 8) in Health Sciences or Public Health will be an advantage.
• At least five (5) years’ experience at Middle Management/Senior Management within HIV and AIDS programmes, including prevention strategies. A good track record of managing strategic programmes/projects of national scope. 

DUTIES :

• Provide oversight and strategic leadership on the implementation of HIV prevention strategies in line with the strategic plan of the National Department of Health. Ensure availability of all Prevention Guidelines.
• Manage prevention programmes including HTS, STI’s, PEP and PrEP, Youth HIV prevention programmes and Advocacy Communication and Social Mobilisation (ACSM).
• Ensure timely, accurate, quality, financial and programmatic reporting in relation to the Directorate: HIV Prevention Strategies. Develop and implement communication strategies in relation to HIV Prevention Strategies. Ensure mainstreaming on nuanced and culturally appropriate prevention messages and campaigns. Manage key stakeholder relationships.
• Create effective cordial and appropriate links with all critical internal and external stakeholders in HIV prevention, including PEPFAR, UNAIDS, Research Institutions, SABCOHA, DBSA and the DPSA. Manage risk, audit and personnel.