CLINICAL ADVISOR X1 HIV LIFT PROJECT

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

District

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality

Job Specification Information

Title

CLINICAL ADVISOR X1 HIV LIFT PROJECT

Description

Health Systems Trust (HST) seeks to appoint a Clinical Advisor for the HIV LIFT Project in eThekwini. The project strengthens local capacity for sustainable HIV testing, linkage to care, and retention through an AI-powered Chatbot and Social Network Recruitment strategy. The Clinical Advisor will support Department of Health (DoH) staff and oversee the project’s roving team, providing mentorship, training, and supervision to ensure achievement of programme targets. This is a fixed-term contract, renewable based on performance and funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, training, and mentorship to DoH facility and community- based staff. • Supervise the HIV LIFT roving team, ensuring adherence to work plans and performance standards. • Support integration of the AI Chatbot and Social Network Recruitment strategy into routine HIV services. • Monitor quality of HIV testing, linkage, and retention data, and promote use of information for planning and improvement. • Strengthen referral and linkage systems between facilities and community outreach teams. • Represent HST at facility, sub-district, and district meetings, ensuring alignment with DoH priorities. • Build and maintain strong relationships with facility and district stakeholders. • Identify operational challenges and escalate for resolution and system improvement. • Ensure compliance with reporting requirements and responsible management of HST resources.

Key Attributes

• Analytical and quality improvement skills • Effective organizational, management and facilitation skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) • Comprehensive knowledge of and skills in PHC level HIV service provision including assessment, classification, treatment, referrals, illness prevention, health education, follow-up, linkage to and retention in care. • In-depth understanding of the South African health system, including the policy and management structures at facility, district, province and national levels • Strong leadership, facilitation and mentoring skills, including the ability to influence change and build strong relations with various stakeholders. • Knowledge of the District Health Information System (DHIS) and TIER.Net • English language proficiency, both verbal and written. Travel • The incumbent must have a valid driver’s license, and be willing and able to travel as required.

Education Required

Matric

Qualification Required

• A relevant Nursing degree or diploma with Midwifery • Diploma in Primary Health Care or any related specialty • Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) • Nurse-initiated Management of Antiretroviral Therapy (NIMART) certification • A certificate in HIV Management is recommended.

Experience Required

• Three to five years’ experience in HIV/AIDS, STI and TB (HAST) management • Extensive knowledge of clinical guidelines for HIV management • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of M&E and quality improvement approaches • One year of experience in mentoring, coaching and supervising facility staff • Three to five years’ experience of working in a donor-funded environment/non- government project-based organization • Experience working with the DoH

Remuneration

A salary package commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications and in line with HST’s job grading system will be offered.

Other Job Details

APPLICATION AND ENQUIRIES • Interested applicants 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. • 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: 19 December 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, Indian 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.