Job Description:
We are looking for a Medical Officer to provide technical, capacity building and health system strengthening support to enhance DoH's ability at facility level to manage the treatment of HIV and related services to the public. The candidate must be able to provide expert technical expertise in the implementation of 90-90-90 strategy for TB/HIV/PMTCT, and to lead health system strengthening efforts of the HIV / Tuberculosis and PMTCT programme in Cape Town in close collaboration with the Department of Health and other relevant stakeholders. The candidate must also direct the implementation of the project's health systems strengthening and quality improvement plan and oversee capacity building efforts in quality improvement activities for Anova and DOH staff in the supported district. The Clinical Advisor will be a member of a clinical / technical support team and will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide site support for the implementation, improvement and expansion of HIV and related public health care services.
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Job Responsibilities:
Support DoH in implementation and roll out of effective, efficient District strategic HAST programs in line with 909090 and NSP (2017 – 2022) goals
Formulate and implement innovative research ideas in line with Anova's objectives, gaining consent from Exco prior to embarking on research
Support the district and sub-district in planning and conducting ongoing and quarterly programmatic reviews (HIV, DIP, PMTCT, TB, and Ideal Clinic etc.)
Provide clinical advice to Department of Health (DoH) and Anova staff on HIV, TB, PMTCT & Pediatric management
Supports development of systems to track and monitor indicator and programs performance for effective facility and sub-district QI planning
Building and maintaining team spirit and cohesion
Identify barriers to service delivery through strategic planning and made recommendations
Identify innovative projects that can be implemented to improve performance of the PMTCT, pediatric TB and HIV programme and ensure that all project deliverables are met in a high quality, cost effective and timely fashion
Engage and support managers at the facility and regional level
Provide technical assistance for programs design and planning in your cluster; assessing current health system's needs, and implementing activities to support project reporting requirements and routine projects management for your support cluster/district
Compile monthly & quarterly regular reports for Anova, Funders and DOH as required on the program
Job Requirements:
Flexible and resilient to change
Diploma in HIV management advantageous
Good Clinical Practice Certificate advantageous
Technical, specialist or analytical skills acquired through tertiary education or the equivalent experience
Expected to come up with suggestions on improved practices
Trained NIMART mentor
Expected to make first line attempt to solve problems
Able to relate to technical and or functional instructions or queries
Able to give technical guidance to between 1 to 5 junior staff
Sound work ethic
5 years' experience in comprehensive HIV management
Friendly and able to engage people
Registered as a Medical Practitioner (MBCHB) with HPCSA
Job Details:
Company:Anova Health Institute
Vacancy Type:Full Time
Job Location: Western Cape
Application Deadline: N/A
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