ABOUT THE JOB

Directorate: HIV AIDS STIs and TB (HAST) Programme 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will be responsible for the following activities but not limited to: develop with NTP and other implementing partners strategies for improving the quality of HIV, STIs and TB; Strengthen clinical knowledge and experience in the management of HIV, STIs VMMC and TB; Assist the National TB Control Programme in implementing strategies to prevent TB/ MDR TB; Initiate and provide technical support and training to district-based management teams and service providers to implement and monitor TB/ MDR TB treatment programs; Build capacity of project staff, Department of Health (DOH) counterparts and collaborating NGOs in the implementation of interventions to prevent, diagnose and treat HIV, STIs VMMC and TB / MDR TB; Ensure correct patient management and review clinical decisions while strengthening expertise among health care professionals for HIV, STIs VMMC and TB/DR TB care; Work with the DOH to assist in the implementation of HIV, STIs and DS and MDR TB monitoring and evaluation tools; Work with Local Government, NGOs and Developmental District Partners to implement innovative treatment support and monitoring tools through Health technologies; Assist to design / implement targeted operations research to assess and improve implementation of HIV, STIs, VMMC DS and MDR TB programs; Provide regular monitoring and evaluation reports to the District HAST Programme. Reports: Provide monthly and quarterly status reports to the District HAST Programme.: Clinical and Diagnostic Services; Provide activity-based reports per the project guidelines to the Team Lead: Clinical and Diagnostic Service. Work with DoH, CoJ, and Developmental Partners at Sub District and District Management teams. Improve health systems in support of good clinical practice in Province, District, Hospitals, CHC’s, and PHC Clinics. Guide implementation of DoH HAST treatment protocols. Keep abreast of the developments in the HIV, STIs VMMC DS, and DR TB programme areas. Facilitate and monitor HIV, STIs, VMMC DS, and DR TB for internal and external stakeholders as may be required. Contribute to operational planning activities. Liaising and negotiating with the private sector to improve the health status of communities. Perform all other duties delegated by the Supervisor / Manager. Participate in the training and clinical mentorship of health providers.

EXPERIENCE

10 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner of which 5 years must be working experience in HIV, STIs, VMMC ART Management, TB control, TB/HIV, and DR TB Clinical Management. Master’s degree in public health or equivalent qualification would be an advantage. Knowledge of advanced, complex case management would be an advantage. Knowledge of government guidelines and protocols for HIV, STIs, VMMC TB, and DR TB management; Experience in training, clinical mentoring, and supervision; Proven skills in program management including institutional capacity building and systems development; Must be a team player with excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills; Flexibility to work at several geographically dispersed sites. Good Computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word; A valid driver’s licence. Must be willing to travel extensively. Knowledge of PFMA legislation and Government policy on HIV, STIs, and TB. Knowledge of DHIS, TIER.NET, EDRweb and report writing skills. The Clinical Manager role is to provide support for the implementation of a country-wide scale up of community and facility-based VMMC and TB/MDR TB treatment programs. 

QUALIFICATIONS

An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner