Clinical Expert Nurse (HIV/TB/Paediatrics) x 1 – (Ref: FY26-KCD-07)

Maternal, Adolescent & Child Health Institute NPC, (MatCH) is a non-profit organisation supporting public sector health services. MatCH implements donor funded projects to improve HIV and TB outcomes through providing technical assistance and direct service delivery support. MatCH is looking for a suitably qualified candidate to fill the following position under a project aimed at Achieving and Sustaining HIV/TB Epidemic Control in the KwaZulu Natal Province

Location:King Cetshwayo District

Type of Contract: Fixed Term Contract ending 31 December 2026

Closing date for submission of applications: 5 July 2026 (applications received after the submission deadline will not be considered

Main purpose of the job

The incumbent will provide leadership for clinical services for HIV and TB including for paediatric populations for a cluster of facilities as part of a multidisciplinary team. This will include supporting ART initiation, regimen optimization, AHD package, and TB/HIV integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services for HIV and TB according to the National and Provincial Department of Health (DoH) policy, guidelines and standard operational procedure
• Provide technical assistance to optimize and improve the clinical management of HIV/TB care including for paediatric patients including differentiated service delivery and optimized regimens
• Support the integration of HIV/TB services
• Provide on-site mentorship and training to health care workers on quality improvement and clinical care
• Conduct files audits and clinical reviews and develop remediation plans to address any gaps identified
• Provide weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on clinical services
• Identify and document good facility practices from implemented Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) activities
• Conduct transition readiness assessments and develop action plans
• Participate in the facility's bi-weekly and monthly review meetings

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

· Diploma in Nursing

· SANC registration

· NIMART Certificate

· 4 years relevant experience in a public health setting

· Valid Driver’s License

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

· Experience in a donor funded organisation and PEPFAR funded programmes desirable

· Post graduate degree

· Certificate in HIV management and dispensing

· Training in Primary Health Care and Integrated Management of Childhood illness

· Experience working in a multidisciplinary team

· Ability to work in a high-pressure environment

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office

· Attention to detail

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Willingness to travel

When applying please upload copy of your latest updated CVs ,copies of applicable qualifications and registrations

MatCH Institute NPC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 30 days of the advert's closing date*.*

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Previous respondents to this advert are encouraged not to reapply

Non-South African Citizens or non-Permanent Residence Holders must be in possession of valid paperwork authorising them to work in South Africa.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Are you in possession of a NIMART certificate
• do you possession a Diploma in Nursing?
• Are you available to commence work immediately ?

Education:

• Diploma (Preferred)

Experience:

• public health setting working : 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• registration with The SANC (Required)
• driver's license (Required)

Work Location: In person