ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING ART PROGRAMMME

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 694 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department seeks an Assistant Manager Nursing for the ART Programme in Johannesburg. The role requires nursing qualifications and substantial experience in HIV/TB management. Key duties include implementing the UNAID strategies and ensuring quality healthcare service delivery. Ideal candidates should have strong management, communication, and analytical skills, as well as proficiency in health information systems. Applications are submitted online with a comprehensive CV and valid certifications required.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Basic qualification accredited with SANC.
• Minimum of eight years of nursing experience after registration.
• Five years in Clinical HIV/TB Programme management.

Responsibilities

• Implement APP indicators and the 95x95x95 UNAID strategy.
• Monitor ART programme performance and provide technical advice.
• Conduct training for HIV/TB/PMTCT and related programs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Planning and organizing

Interpersonal relations

Experience in HIV/TB program management

Education

Diploma/degree in Nursing accredited with SANC

Qualification in Nursing Administration or Health Service Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

DHIS and other health information systems

Job description

ASSISTANT MANAGER NURSING ART PROGRAMMME

• Reference Number : REFS/024356
• Directorate : (HAST)
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 693 096.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Mmakobo Gaegake- Cell Phone No- 082 926 0232

Requirements :

• Basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. A Qualification in Nursing Administration or Health Service Management of at least 1 year duration and is registered as such by Council (SANC). A minimum of eight (8) years’ experience appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Five (05) years must be directly in the Clinical HIV/TB Programme environment with experience in PHC management including ART initiation and HIV-TB collaboration patient management and Diploma in PHC will be added advantage. At least three (03) years of the period referred to above must be experience at management level.Good knowledge of Microsoft office applications, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. NIMART Training Certificate and Valid driver’s license is essential . In-depth knowledge and understanding of National HIV/TB ,CCMDD & DMOC Programme. Knowledge of legislation governing the public sector, including the Public Finance Management Act. Knowledge of quality improvement and M&E implementation approaches/strategies and plans. Experience/knowledge in working with DHIS and/or other National, routine health information systems and knowledge of DHIMS Policy including TIER.NET application systems. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the implementation of THIS. Analytical thinking verbal and written communication skills. Planning and organizing skills. Presentation, facilitation, and people management skills (Batho Pele principles). Conflict management. Good interpersonal relations and communication skills. Supervision and control of subordinates. Excellent data management skills.

Duties :

• Effective Implementation of the APP indicators including the 95x95x95 UNAID strategy at all sub district and facility level. Focus support activities on all the 3-95s for adults, children, adolescents, and pregnant women. Identify barriers to ART initiations, TROA growth ,Retention rates & Viral load monitoring and apply corrective measures to address the existing gaps. Scale up IPT /TPT/3 HP initiation & monitor completion rates, intensify Case Finding strategies, Identify. barriers impeding ART programme performance & provide Technical Advice on how to address those gaps. Monitor the implementation of the NAS strategy and ensure decanting targets are reached. Conduct NIMART, and any other HIV/TB/PMTCT and related trainings that supports the current needs of the department of health as the need arises. Collaborate and facilitate the development of the District HAST programme Business plan. Effective monitoring of budget allocation to ensure that resources are adequately implemented at all levels. Improving access of ART and implementation of the DMOC Programme. Perform all other duties delegated by the supervisor/manager. Liaise with the Gauteng HAST Directorate, Local Government, different levels of health. organizations, community structures, Civil Society, JAC, NPOs including Global fund, USAID and CDC District partners to improve service delivery. Conduct monthly and quarterly reviews for performance monitoring, Participate and support the District Nerve Centre approach. Take part in the Gauteng Province turnaround Strategy, Primary Heath Care re-engineering activities. Display High level of organizational, initiative, and problem-solving skills. Coordinate and facilitate effective, efficient and sustainable financial planning and control of conditional grant for HIV/TB/STI integration.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Johannesburg Health District

Closing Date : 09-01-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a basic qualification accredited with SANC in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing)?

Do you have a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.