Clinical Technical Advisor needed at Anova Health Institute

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 95-95-95 plans in line with Sub-District 95-95-95 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.

Essential qualifications, skills 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.