District Coordinator X1 needed at Think South Africa

Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Supervise and lead the Professional Nurse Mentors, Professional Nurses; NIMDR Nurses, and program staff based at DOH facilities.
• Support technical aspects of the Program, including TB Mortality Audits; Cohort Reviews and Clinical Audits.
• Work in close collaboration with THINK and DOH staff to support finding people with undiagnosed TB through activities including TB screening, FAST, TUTT and LF-LAM implementation.
• Work in close collaboration with the THINK and DOH staff to implement an effective TPT Program.
• Support the Decentralisation of DR-TB treatment to all sub-districts.
• Oversee the implementation of the DR-TB and DS-TB linkages to care, adherence support and household contact tracing across the districts.
• Support other project management activities as the needs of the project evolve.
• Work with District Management in the writing of reports.
• Establish and implement reporting systems for program staff and follow up on reports.
• Review of facility-level reports from the DQM with the M&E manager/ coordinator.
• Co-ordinate and lead regular staff meetings with program staff.
• Work closely with M&E Coordinator to ensure output targets are reached and address issues.
• Work closely with key stakeholders including the District DoH TB Management teams, facility management and community structures in the implementation and feedback of THINK project.
• Coordinate and participate in community engagement events.
• Conduct training for THINK and DOH staff as required.
• Participate or represent the project in conferences. 
• Support, train and mentor programme staff based at supported DOH facilities.
• Provide direct supervision to all subordinates.
• Ensure THINK vision, mission and values are reflected in all job outcomes.
• Comply with all THINK rules and regulations and policies and procedures.
• Be passionate about making the difference and add value to THINK.
• Ensure THINK vision, mission and values are reflected in all job outcomes.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing or a related health discipline.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• 3-5 years of experience as a project manager in the health field, preferably with direct involvement in community or district health projects.
• Primary Health Care (PHC) experience.
• Demonstrable experience in donor funded health projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in health project management software tools and reporting systems.
• Ability to understand and navigate the health regulatory environment of the district.
• Experience working with diverse communities and understanding their unique health needs.
• Familiarity with TB, HIV/AIDS, or other major health programs in the district.
• Skills in data analysis and interpretation using health analytics tools.
• Problem-solving approach with a focus on healthcare solutions.
• Strong leadership qualities with an emphasis on motivating and inspiring teams.
• Dedication to upholding ethical standards and professionalism.