Job Description

Work DescriptionThe Clinical Advisor is responsible for providing clinical advice and strategic direction to the to the support district/s and the appropriate internal and external clinical staff. They will building capacity among HCW to strengthen the TB HIV response and ensure clinical governance standards at all times. The position will assist the District manager and DoH HO in ensuring the quality of the technical assistance provided to DoH is of the highest quality. He/she will further be responsible for the training in developing, managing and implementing various knowledge and skill acquisition strategies for several cadres of health care providers within the field of HIV and TB management.Technical Work ResponsibilitiesProvide clinical guidance and strategic direction to District manager and District HOD on clinical governance and training on HIV and TB clinical careAssist with curricula development and resource material within the field of HIV and TB managementAssist with the implementation and adaption of training strategies for health care providersSet of the necessary clinical for a to ensure adherence to national guidelinesApply appropriate adult teaching methodologiesPerform clinical/mortality audits and regular site visitsContribute to development of operational plansLiaise with internal and external customers/stakeholdersDocument challenges and successes for future utilization in the scaling up of interventionsDuties:

• Liaise with all Internal Customers and External Customers and Suppliers when necessary towards the achievement of organizational and departmental goals

Maintain close relations with the district and sub-district public sector services and contribute to their operational plans where relevantConduct meetings with Aurum as well as clinic staff * Support the HOD of training:Provide clinical guidance on HIV and TB clinical care to HOD trainingProvide clinical guidance on HIV and TB clinical care to Aurum-supported facilities and community programmesAssist with developing, managing and implementing various training and mentoring strategies * Assist with developing and managing an internal CPD programme for various cadre of health care workersMentor other clinicians on clinical procedures and protocols relating to HIV and TB care, in accordance with the national mentoring framework * Assist with conceptualising and coordinating the development of various resource materials

• Facilitate case discussions and refresher training
• Apply adult education methodology
• Provide formal mentoring to relevant stakeholders to ensure skills transfer
• Perform clinical audits to ensure adherence to guidelines and best practice
• Document lessons learnt and develop quality improvement plans
• Work with the Aurum and public sector management teams to ensure health systems are in place to support good clinical care
• Adapt training and mentoring skills to different models of health systems
• Keep up to date with developments in the field
• Conduct knowledge and skills analysis
• Form and maintain close working relationships with various specialists within Aurum and other organizations to ensure curricula appropriateness and correctness
• Conduct other duties as reasonably assigned
• Developing and delivering progress reports, proposals, requirements, documentation and presentations

Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures according to prescribed procedures and legislationReport all unsafe activities to Senior Management/Human ResourcesAdhere and maintain Decision making authority as allocated to the positionParticipate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals * Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures according to prescribed legislation

• Report all unsafe activities to Senior Management/Human Resources
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Adhere to decision making processes

Education

• A medical degree and registration with HPCSA

Advantageous

• Diploma in TB or HIV management
• Certificate in Project Management
• Advanced Paediatric HIV and TB management experience
• Experience in management of DR TB
• Data analytics and understanding of TB HIV indicators

ExperienceAt least 4 years experience in provision of ART and management of complex TB HIV co-infected patientsExperience in mentoring on clinical management and practiceRural health experience advantageousExperience in developing training resource material and training aids to assist implementationGood stakeholder engagement and management experienceAbility to do presentations to management and leadership within DoH and internallyA proven ability to be creative in knowledge transfer methodologiesExperience in Quality Improvement methodology advantageousA track record of being able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a willingness to learn about other medical disciplinesExtensive experience in TB and HIV/AIDS treatment and careCurriculum development experienceTraining peers and other cadre of health care workersTraining Resource Development

• Requirements

Advanced computer skills including MS Powerpoint, Teams, Outlook, Excel and WordDrivers licenceOwn carMinimal/Moderate overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if requiredWilling to work overtimeClosing Date 19 August 2024Please Note:Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checksThese appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilitiesWhilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development

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