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Health Systems Trust is a dynamic, not-for-profit organisation that supports the development of an equitable and comprehensive health system for the provision of quality health care in South and Southern Africa.

PURPOSE:
Health Systems Trust wishes to appoint three full-time Deputy Provincial Coordinators for the CDC District Support (SA SURE) Project to strengthen local capacity in the provision of sustainable HIV-related care and treatment in Kwa Zulu Natal and the Free State. Two posts are currently available in Kwa Zulu Natal and one in the Free State.The post is a contract position linked to the duration of the project.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a one-year fixed term contract renewable subject to funding and performance.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Psychology, Development Studies, Anthropology, Public Health and/or a related field
• One (1) academic article (accepted or published) in an accredited journal
• Experience in undertaking research and policy analysis
• Experience working in any of the following areas; Women’s Rights, Gender Equality, SRHR, Sexuality and/or HIV and AIDS
• Ability to network with key organisations on any of the above issues.

Advantage:

Key Responsibilities:

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The South African Department of Health, commonly referred to in South Africa as the National Department of Health (NDoH), has prioritised improvements in the health of mothers and children through strategic health programme interventions. To improve the capacity of health districts performing poorly with regard to mother and child health indicators and to meet the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) NDoH has identified and prioritised 18 health sub-districts across South Africa as districts that need interventions for improvement.

The position is offered as a 3 month contract, with the possibility of extension, subject to funding availability. The position is located in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal

Duties:

The Desmond Tutu TB Center (DTTC) in collaboration with the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease and TREAT TB has embarked on an OPERATIONAL RESEARCH ASSISTANCE PROJECT, involving research projects in all 9 provinces.

The research project in KwaZulu-Natal requires a Research Assistant. The person will be based in Westville, KZN

The study sites are MDR-TB Initiation sites in KZN.

The project aims to:

Explore the reasons for the low rates of MDR-TB treatment initiation in public health facilities in Kwa-Zulu Natal.

Job Purpose:

To assist the Principle Investigator in all study aspects

Duties:

(Six-month temporary Contract Appointment)

The Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC), in collaboration with the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease and TREAT TB, has embarked on an OPERATIONAL RESEARCH ASSISTANCE PROJECT, involving research projects in all 9 provinces.

The research project in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) requires a Field Worker. The person will be based in Westville, KZN.The study sites are MDR-TB Initiation Sites in KZN.

The project aims to:

Explore the reasons for the low rates of MDR-TB treatment initiation in public health facilities in KwaZulu-Natal.

Job Purpose:

To assist the Principal Investigator in all study aspects.

(Six - month Temporary Contract Appointment)

The Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC), in collaboration with the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease and TREAT TB, has embarked on an OPERATIONAL RESEARCH ASSISTANCE PROJECT, involving research projects in all 9 provinces.

The Data Clerk position is offered as a six-month contract, with the possibility of extension, subject to availability of funding. The position is based in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal.

The project aims to:

Explore the reasons for the low rates of MDR-TB treatment initiation in public health facilities in KwaZulu-Natal.

Duties:

The latest edition of the KwaZulu-Natal HIV-911 Directory of HIV-Related Services is now available. The directory contains information on 2 297 organisations actively involved in HIV, TB and STI-related prevention, treatment and support in the province. It also includes information on organisations providing socio-economic, legal and psycho-social support programmes. Service provider information is categorised by municipality and type of service offered. The database is updated on an annual basis .

There are a number of ways to access the HIV-911 referral network:

Online Directory:www.hiv911.org.za

Up to half a million African babies die on the day they are born, and every year 1.16 million babies die in the first month of life while another one million babies are stillborn. In addition, about 250 000 women die of pregnancy-related causes every year in Africa. The majority of these deaths are preventable. However due to factors such as critical shortage of health professionals and essential materials and infrastructure, ineffective intervention programmes as well as the impact of the HIV and AIDS epidemic, the Africa continent continues to lose millions of babies and mothers every year. Hence, there is a need to strengthen the health systems in many African countries through effective maternal and child health (MCH) intervention programmes.