MEDICAL OFFICER

Company information

Company

HST Careers

Division

HSS

Health Systems Trust is an innovative non-profit organisation working to strengthen ongoing development of comprehensive health systems in southern Africa

Province

KwaZulu-Natal

Job Specification Information

Title

MEDICAL OFFICER

Description

The Health Systems Trust (HST) wishes to appoint a Medical Officer for the National Department of Health Global Fund Tuberculosis (TB) Project in eThekwini district. The role of the Medical Officer is to provide clinical oversight on the management of DS- and DR-TB patients including comorbidities with HIV, Covid-19, chronic lung diseases, and diabetes. This includes capacity building, clinical audits, ADSM and supporting digital CXR teams. The Medical Officer will work closely with district and sub-district TB or HAST Managers and provide reports to their direct supervisor. This is a fixed-term contract position, renewable subject to availability of funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a district operational plan with clear timeframes, outputs and responsibilities • Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation assessments against project objectives • Collaborate with service area and district TB managers and support the development of district TB programme plans and ensure alignment with project plans • Compile project reports and ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities (monthly, quarterly and final reports) to district management and programme supervisor. • Supervise the district team and provide technical leadership to improve the quality of TB services, programme performance and outcomes. • Improve quality of TB care by providing training and mentoring of facility staff on clinical care. • Conduct clinical audits in selected health facilities • Support the mobile chest x-ray teams with chest x-ray reading • Support the TB pharmacovigilance programme • Strengthen the referral systems within the district to ensure continuous uninterrupted care of patients • Strengthen the management of patients with co-morbidities • Support the implementation of the CCMDD programme and inclusion of TB medicines in the formularies • Conduct mortality audits as required • Strengthen patient screening and testing in hospitals and patient flow processes • Support the implementation of and monitor adherence to the National TB Infection Control and Core Standards • Strengthen TB contact screening and testing • Provide clinical advice to Health facility staff on the management for difficult or complex TB or adverse events

Key Attributes

• Sound knowledge on TB/HIV epidemics, management, data tools and systems • Sound leadership, interpersonal and people management skills • Ability to build, lead and motivate effective teams. • Effective delegation to and development of project staff • Strong project management skills • Ability to think strategically, proactively identify barriers and risks, and optimise use of resources at hand • Analytical and innovative thinking and problem-solving skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages • Excelling verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work under pressure • Valid driver’s license • Good conflict resolution skills • Time management skills • Stakeholder management skills • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Education Required

Matric

Qualification Required

• Appropriate qualification (MBChB or MBBS) that allows registration as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA • Proof of current HPCSA registration.

Experience Required

• At least 5 years’ experience working in the public health sector • At least 3 years’ experience in large scale project management • Experience in clinical TB and/or HIV management • Experience in DR-TB is an advantage • Experience in mentoring, coaching and team leadership positions is an advantage • Experience in provision of health worker training is an advantage • Experience in stakeholder engagement • NGO experience is an advantage

Remuneration

The salary for this position based on Global Fund requirements is R980,917.00 to R1' 329, 026.16 as the Total Cost to Company

Other Job Details

APPLICATIONS/ENQUIRIES • Interested applications must complete their application online at: https://careers.hst.org.za/ • Applicants are to ensure that their online applications are completed in full, and that comprehensive CVs are uploaded with the online application in order to be considered. • The applicant’s CV must be saved with a filename reflecting their name and surname. • No applications sent via e-mail will be considered for the job, as all applicants must submit their applications online at the provided link. PLEASE NOTE: • All personal information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). • Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents. • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. • All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks. • If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. • HST reserves the right to not fill this position. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 21 November 2025, at 16h30 Health Systems Trust subscribes to diversity and inclusivity, which is informed by the Company’s Employment Equity Plan. Based on this, African males and people with disabilities who meet the job specifications (including, but not limited to the required skills, knowledge and education), are encouraged to apply.