Assistant Director : Clinical TB Care

National Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority in South Africa is seeking an Assistant Director for Clinical TB Care stationed in Gauteng. The successful candidate will enhance the integration of TB and HIV services, provide training, and support province-level implementation of health initiatives. Candidates should possess relevant health qualifications and experience in program management within a public health context.

Qualifications

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 qualification in Health Science or Social Science as recognized by SAQA.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in health programme management, training, or clinical management.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen integration of TB and HIV services across various levels.
• Conduct training for nurses and healthcare providers on TB patient management.
• Monitor programme implementation through support visits to key Provinces.

Skills

Health programme management

Training or facilitation

Clinical management of TB

Stakeholder management

Education

Grade 12 certificate

NQF 6 qualification in Health Science

Post graduate qualification in public health

Job description

Job title : Assistant Director : Clinical TB Care

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : July 21, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 qualification in Health Science or Social Science as recognized by SAQA. Post graduate qualification in public Health will be an advantage.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in health programme management, training or facilitation, clinical management of TB and / or HIV patients, stakeholder management working in public health care environment.

DUTIES :

• Strengthen integration of TB and HIV services. Provide technical support to Provinces on the implementation of the appropriate model for TPT and care at District, Facility and Community levels. Organise and conduct training.
• Provide technical assistance to Provinces and Districts in the development of their training plans. Conduct TB management training for nurses and other health care providers on the treatment of TB infection.
• Conduct support visits to priority Provinces and Districts to monitor programme implementation. Ensure uninterrupted supply of medicines used for the treatment of TB infection.
• Conduct an investigation of stock-outs in pharmacies and depots. Implementation of the end TB and closing the gap campaigns. Provide technical support on the implementation of the campaigns at provincial and district levels.