Assistant Director: Clinical Tb Care

Published: 23 July 2025

📋Job Overview

Looking to kickstart your career in public service while making a real impact in your community? Here’s an exciting opportunity to join the Department of Health as an **Assistant Director: Clinical TB Care** in Pretoria! This role is your chance to contribute to the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and HIV, two critical health challenges in South Africa.

As an Assistant Director, you will play a vital role in strengthening the integration of TB and HIV services across the country.

Your daily tasks will involve providing essential technical support to provinces as they implement effective treatment and prevention strategies. This means organizing and conducting training sessions for health care providers, including nurses, to ensure they have the skills needed to manage TB cases effectively. You’ll also monitor the implementation of TB management programs and support districts in developing their training plans, keeping communication open and collaborative.

This job matters because it directly contributes to improving health outcomes for communities across South Africa. By enhancing the capabilities of health care providers and ensuring that essential medicines are always available, you will help save lives and promote healthier futures. Your efforts will support national campaigns aimed at ending TB and closing the gap in healthcare access, making a genuine difference in the lives of many.

For young South Africans eager to enter the public service sector, this position offers an incredible opportunity for stability, professional growth, and valuable experience. You’ll gain hands-on training and the chance to work closely with dedicated professionals in the health field. Plus, being part of a government job means you’ll be contributing to something bigger than yourself—transforming public health and making your mark on society.

If you’re passionate about health care, community service, and making a difference, this Assistant Director role is the perfect stepping stone into a fulfilling career in the public sector. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a meaningful mission while building a rewarding professional path!

📋 Job Details

💰 Salary: R468 459 per annum, (plus competitive benefits)
📍 Location: Pretoria
📧 Applications: Not provided
❓ Enquiries: Dr L Mvusi Tel No: (012) 395 8816 13 ANNEXURE C DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING (Central Johannesburg TVET College) (COASTAL KZN TVET College) (Maluti TVET College) OTHER POSTS

📝Requirements

A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 qualification in Health Science or Social Science as recognized by SAQA. Post graduate qualification in public Health will be an advantage. At least three (3) years’ experience in health programme management, training or facilitation, clinical management of TB and/ or HIV patients, stakeholder management working in public health care environment. Knowledge of HIV & AIDS and TB field, policy development, government rules and regulations. Knowledge and understanding of South African public health system, TB programme and applicable policies and legislation. Good communication (verbal and written), project management, decision making, analytical, stakeholder management, organizing and computer skills (MS Office package). 12

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Strengthen integration of TB and HIV services. Provide technical support to Provinces on the implementation of the appropriate model for TPT and care at District, Facility and Community levels. Organise and conduct training. Provide technical assistance to Provinces and Districts in the development of their training plans. Conduct TB management training for nurses and other health care providers on the treatment of TB infection. Conduct support visits to priority Provinces and Districts to monitor programme implementation. Ensure uninterrupted supply of medicines used for the treatment of TB infection. Conduct an investigation of stock-outs in pharmacies and depots. Implementation of the end TB and closing the gap campaigns. Provide technical support on the implementation of the campaigns at provincial and district levels.

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