Job Description

Right to Care is looking for suitable Program Coordinator to be based in KwaZulu Natal (uThukela District)

• Implement Voluntary Male Circumcision Programme (VMMC) at facility level in accordance with provincial and SA national guidelines
• Maintain and respond to QA assessments
• Chair/attend staff district and facility meetings
• Management of VMMC related adverse events effectively
• Compile and submit standardised progress report to line Manager as per a need
• Conduct In-service training and mentorship of the MOVE team at the sites
• Clinical guidance to management.
• Manage and coordinate Gps in the districts to ensure provision of quality service
• Participate in internal and external quality assurance assessments and assist the site with quality improvement activities in response to QA results.
• Hold regular meetings for VMMC MOVE team to monitor progress and provide mentorship.
• Management and coordination of the MMC Clinical, demand creation and social mobilisation team.
• Conduct meetings as needed with MMC Clinical and demand creation teams to determine progress, any issues and any suggested improvements
• Conduct continuous staff appraisal and development to increase capacity and project outcomes.
• Identify training needs of staff and create training plan to address these needs.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to Demand Creation Officers and Social Mobilisers regarding demand creation programme performance
• Create and manage locum data base, and staff as per the needs of the program.
• Ensure management of staff Time and Attendance policy.
• Supervise all clinical staff and ensure adherence to VMMC SAG/WHO standards.
• Mentor and supervise project staff and ensure correct induction and knowledge of RTC policies.
• Create and manage locum data base, and staff as per the needs of the program.
• Report any challenges and developments to your immediate Line Manager, all site decisions to be communicate and approved by your Line Manager.
• Report all vehicle incidents/accidents and ensure documentation of reports to your line manager
• Familiarise self with rules and regulations of the Health Act and other relevant legislation.
• Familiarise self with Right to Care standards, policies and procedures.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience

• Clinical Associate Degree/ Bachelor Clinical Medical Practice and VMMC Training course
• Two years experience in Public Health setting.

Desirable Required Qualifications and Experience

• Clinical Associate Degree
• Post graduate qualification in either of the following: HIV/ AIDS/ TB/ STI
• Training and experience in Medical Male circumcision
• 2-year experience in surgical setting