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Job title : Technical Advisor: Clinical
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : October 19, 2024
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Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Technical advisor aimed to provide skills transfer to DoH and Anova counterparts and build local capacity to achieve health system strengthening at the facility level.
- To implement improvement strategies that will improve 909090 programme, SA NDOH NSP for HIV/TB/STI (2017- 2022) plans.
- To form a part of a multi-disciplinary team in implementation of improvement strategies and to inspire DoH team to lead in all quality improvements strategies.
- Support the development and implementation of facility 909090 plans in line with Sub-District 909090 plans.
- Train and mentor facilities in completion of TRAP tools and preparations of Sub-District Phuthuma meeting. Monitor the implementation of facility Phuthuma activities and review facility Phuthuma performance indicators and develop improvements plans for non-performing indicators.
- Participate in preparation and during USAID visit at the supported facility and follow up on facility USAID action items.
- Lead the developments of QIP’s through a stakeholder engagement in the facilities to improve the PMTCT programme, TB/HIV co-infection, Paeds and Adults ART management including HIV case finding strategies, linkage to care, VL management and DMOC in supported facilities.
- Use facility data to evaluate QIP’s implemented in the facilities and develop further improvements as a change idea.
- Conduct file audits (Paeds, Adults, PMTCT and TB) to identify clinical management gabs and provide mentorships.
- Support the ideal clinic implementation in the facilities (including conducting baseline, status determination, printing of temporary signage, conducting patient waiting surveys and develop QIP’s).
- Conduct facility baseline skills audits and provide training on gabs identified. Update skills audit database for teams in the facilities via our training centre.
- Train DoH and Anova clinicians on updated clinical guidelines and mentor mentee on NIMART until competency and complete portfolio of evidence.
- Train DoH and Anova on QI methodologies and the model on how to implement QI for DoH ownership.
- Develop and provide tools for design, implementation, and monitoring of QIP’s.
- Supervise and oversee Anova DSD Professional Nurse and Enrolled Nurse working in supported facilities.
- Team leader for Anova roving team.
- Establish & maintain good working relationships with all key stakeholders within & outside of Anova.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Tertiary qualification (Degree) in a health-related field.
- Registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council.
- Clinical Assessment Treatment & Care (Nurse Clinician).
- NIMART trained and certified competency.
- Certificate in PC 101/Adult Primary Care and IMCI.
- Quality Improvement Advisor Course or other training in QI methodologies.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in working as a professional nurse including work in TB/ HIV/AIDS environment.
- Previous management/supervisory experience (an advantage).
- Ability to communicate in local languages (an advantage).
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within allocated district.
- Quality Improvement Advisor course or other training in QI methodologies.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of national public health priority programs.
- Must have knowledge of and documentation of best practices.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior managers, DOH, partners and funders.
- Supervision and project management skills could serve as an advantage.
Advantageous Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Strong leadership skills
- Flexible & resilient
- Have good attention to detail
- Deadline driven
- Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
- Good team player with good time management
Management and Leadership Skills:
- Organisational Management and Principles (Basic)
- Programme Management (Basic)
- Project Management (Basic)
- Risk Management (Basic)
- Planning and Organising (Complex)
- Problem solving (Complex)
- Gathering and analysing information
- Coaching (Basic)
- Networking (Basic)
- Strategic Perspective (Basic)
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