Current Opportunities at TB HIV Care

• Responsible for implementing and monitoring the Case Management Model (CMM) through adherence support for ART patients until they are eligible for decanting to any of the differentiated models of care.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 certificate
• Enrolled nurse qualification will be an added advantage (most suitable for pediatric streams)
• Able to communicate in English and isiXhosa is an advantage
• At least two (2) years’ relevant experience in counselling and testing
• Adherence counselling
• Basic HIV testing and counselling Index case training
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Capture details of clients on ART for less than one year and newly initiated patients on ART on the CMM excel spreadsheet, and plot all due appointments
• Capture clients with high viral loads, pediatric clients, pre-ART clients and pregnant women
• Phone clients and conducts daily linkage to a CHW or any appropriate community person for those who missed their appointment; pay a visit to clients who missed their appointments, patients who are not virally suppressed, and patients needing additional care
• Issue routine reminders according to the schedule of appointments by sending SMS reminders
• Responding to messages from clients and crafting an appropriate and professional response
• Refer patients for enrolment in support groups according to the patient’s preference

Skills and Competencies    

• Good communication skills
• Coordination skills
• Liaison skills
• Networking
• Problem-solving skills
• Knowledge management
• Planning and organising

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Purpose of the position:

• To capture incoming clinical data on clients rendered service from the facilities, mobile and outreach teams; Maintain electronic database for data submitted; Check data correctness, completeness, consistency and data verification by liaising with relevant staff, conduct quality control of the study forms.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 / matric 
• 2-years experience of data capturing, reporting and maintaining database
• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of Good Clinical Practice
• Understanding of privacy and confidentiality specifically as it relates to human subject’s research
• Familiarity with the public health sector and Tier.Net
• Proficiency in English and isiXhosa/any local language
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Capture quantitative and qualitative data into database and spreadsheets. 
• Capture data collected in context of clinical service delivery into a specific database on daily basis and ensure safe keeping of client files and confidentiality (refer to POPI ACT). 
• Assist with all data back-filling needs for study and program
• Perform data quality checks and follow up with any discrepancies as appropriate
• Refer to data quality principles (i.e. accurateness, completeness, timeliness, reliability & integrity of data) to conduct daily duties at all times.
• Conduct quality control (QC) of study forms (i.e. verifications, calculate error rates)
• Respond to queries relating to data as needed for the study and programme
• Prepare/update forms and materials for study data collection
• Conduct data mop up in all databases and populate reports. Accurately file study paper forms and store in a lockable cabinet in a designated office at the site.
• Perform regular backups of database at centralized servers
• Make sure databases are encrypted, password protected and accessible only by appropriate study staff and site manager
• Responsible for ensuring that a reliable paper trail exists for all data
• Ensure that access to hard copies of data is seamless.
• Ensure all the study samples are labelled accurately and shipped to the NHLS/NICD
• Ensure data capture tools are accurately completed
• Verify data from paper forms with data captured in an electronic database
• Verify monthly totals by counting paper reporting tools

Skills and Competencies    

• Communication skills – verbal and written 
• Analytical 
• Problem solving skills 
• Database management 
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork 
• Planning and organizing 
• Initiative

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Purpose of the position:

• Responsible for overall facility performance and an anchor to ensure all program deliverables are successfully achieved through allocation of LOE to support QI, Case Management, Viral monitoring, CLI, eLabs and RTCQI etc.  Supports DoH in terms of CLI aspects at SPI-RT Level 3 and 4 facilities according to a routine schedule (Level 3 light touch support - each facility will have engagement minimum once a month; Level 4 surveillance support - each facility will have engagement minimum once a quarter; SEAD will provide technical assistance to QI mentors in this capacity; Level 2 and below facilities are directly supported by SEAD, the technical assistance partner for CLI).
• The project aims to institutionalise and strengthen local capacity through provision of technical, mentorship and direct service delivery support to TB and HIV services when required and interacts with Ward Based PHC Outreach Teams (WBPHCOT) and Community Based Organisations (CBO) as required.         

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing Sciences in health sciences
• A diploma in Midwifery
• A qualification in Primary Health care (PHC) or clinical assessment will be an added advantage
• A diploma in HIV Clinical Management and /or NIMART
• Certified training in Adult Primary Care (APC)
• QI trained and fully understands the methodology and its application
• 5 years relevant experience in the health sector managing/implementing HAST programs with knowledge of HIV and TB treatment cascade
• 2 years in managerial / supervisory experience 
• Familiar with SAG health system at national, province and district levels
• Ability to communicate in IsiXhosa and English or another South African language
• Valid code 08 driver’s licence
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Supervision of facility-based staff to ensure all program deliverables are fully achieved
• Conducts skills audit exercise to identify training gaps.
• Market CCMDD external pick-up points in communities
• Focuses intensely on QI, Case Management, general CLI, viral monitoring through eLabs and suppressions, RTCQI,
• Works collaboratively with Outreach Team Lead to ensure bidirectional referral, linkage and retention in care
• Tracks facility and outreach performance against set TB and HIV clinical cascade indicators and advise accordingly on improvement strategies
• Leads the development of QIPs working collaboratively with Facility Manager and Team to introduce change ideas followed by close monitoring of such intervention
• Ensure staff understands the contents of standard operation procedures and implements accordingly
• Ensures synergy between facility and outreach teams through sharing of daily activities
• Conduct mapping exercise to understand the disease burden and deploy outreach teams including Community Health Workers (CHWs) accordingly
• Conducts Siyenza site facilities with representatives of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and visits to Phuthuma sites with officials from the Department of Health
• Support and monitor the implementation of patient-tracking and referral systems
• Supports mentoring facility and outreach team in data analytics, use and decision making as informed by their own performance
• Accommodates and cooperate with Civil Society representatives visiting facilities in line with facility and community monitoring functions
• Works with Facility Manager to effectively establish and coordinate functionality of facility and clinic committees

Skills and Competencies    

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Computer literacy and possess IT skills
• Knowledge and application of QI approaches
• Problem solving
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Reporting and statistics

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Purpose of the position:

• To provide a comprehensive community health service which includes HIV testing and counselling services linked to screening and diagnosing clients for TB/STIs with the TB contacts track & tracing. The provision of treatment, clinical care and case management to HIV & TB clients and ensure successful same day ART initiation with retention and adherence in care. For TB contact/s screening for TB, identify asymptomatic & symptomatic clients with same day start of TPT and completion of treatment. To start TB treatment on diagnosed DS-TB results with adherence and completion of treatment. The screening of Covid-19 and refer appropriately on symptomatic clients.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor's degree (B Cur Nursing) from four-year college or university
• Experience in HIV counselling and testing in public health services
• 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• SANC registered
• NIMAART trained
• Valid code 08 driver’s licence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office package
• Ability to communicate in IsiXhosa and English or another South African language
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Coordinate and conduct outreach programmes and HTS services in the community, workplace and farms
• Provide an enhanced appropriate package of treatment care and support of clients diagnosed with HIV, TB, STI’s, covid-19 case management and other health related conditions
• Provide technical assistance in HIV counselling and recording
• Collaborate with community role-players in engaging scaling up of TB/HIV service provision
• Maintain relations with C&T and other NGO’s/ stakeholders working to support the programme
• Appropriate referral of all the necessary health related conditions needing further management

Skills and Competencies    

• Good communication skills 
• Stakeholder management
• Decision making skills
• Problem solving skills
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Planning & organising

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Purpose of the position:

• To provide counselling services and become an integral part of the broader comprehensive care and treatment counselling team in a non-clinical site and/or community that links the community into care. The HAST Counsellor Driver will also transport teams and equipment to and from different locations.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12/Matric)
• Valid Code 10 Driver’s Licence with PDP (Professional Driving Permit)
• 3 years’ driving experience
• Accredited training certificates: Basic HIV information course, Intensive Counselling course and Adherence Counselling course
• Finger prick certificate
• Ability to communicate in IsiXhosa, English or another South African language

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Transport the HTS team and equipment to and from different locations
• Provide education on HIV/TB/STI prevention,risk reduction planning, correct condom usage and living positively
• Promote HIV counselling and testing and condom use with screening for TB and STI
• Data Collection
• Appropriate referral of all new cases- HIV, TB and STI
• Infection Control

Skills and Competencies    

• Problem solving
• HAST Counselling
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Deadline driven

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Purpose of the position:

• Responsible for implementing and monitoring the Case Management Model (CMM) through adherence support for ART patients until they are eligible for decanting to any of the differentiated models of care.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 certificate
• Enrolled nurse qualification will be an added advantage (most suitable for pediatric streams)
• Able to communicate in English and isiXhosa is an advantage
• At least two (2) years’ relevant experience in counselling and testing
• Adherence counselling
• Basic HIV testing and counselling Index case training
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Capture details of clients on ART for less than one year and newly initiated patients on ART on the CMM excel spreadsheet, and plot all due appointments
• Capture clients with high viral loads, pediatric clients, pre-ART clients and pregnant women
• Phone clients and conducts daily linkage to a CHW or any appropriate community person for those who missed their appointment; pay a visit to clients who missed their appointments, patients who are not virally suppressed, and patients needing additional care
• Issue routine reminders according to the schedule of appointments by sending SMS reminders
• Responding to messages from clients and crafting an appropriate and professional response
• Refer patients for enrolment in support groups according to the patient’s preference

Skills and Competencies    

• Good communication skills
• Coordination skills
• Liaison skills
• Networking
• Problem-solving skills
• Knowledge management
• Planning and organising

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Purpose of the position:

• To ensure that the offices are kept clean and tidy and that the refreshment areas are stocked with refreshments and crockery at all times

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Minimum of 1 years’ related experience and training
• Ability to communicate in English and isiZulu languages

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Cleans all offices, training/meeting/boardrooms, kitchens and refreshment areas on a daily basis
• Prepares tea/coffee for office staff or visitors
• Maintains a constant supply of hot water by regularly replenishing the water in the urn
• Maintains the kitchen in a clean and hygienic condition at all times
• Spring cleans offices and meeting/public areas on a regular basis
• Checks that there is sufficient stock of all consumables in the refreshment area
• Places orders for stock of tea, coffee, milk and sugar timeously
• Keeps the tea/coffee area stocked with clean crockery and cutlery
• Maintains all cleaning equipment in good working order
• Secures all cleaning equipment and materials
• Reports all defects in cleaning equipment
• Reports all issues with respect to the cleanliness and/or maintenance of the male and female toilets
• Runs external errands from time to time

Skills and Competencies    

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Computer literacy and IT skills
• Problem-solving
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Reporting and statistics

Closing Date    
2023/06/10

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Purpose of the position: 

• To monitor and evaluate the data collected by the data capturers to ensure data integrity and accurate reporting.

Minimum Requirements    

• Diploma/certificate in health/social science or other relevant field
• Computer literacy skills in Microsoft office
• 2-3 years’ data management, data verification/quality assurance experience and /or training
• 2 years’ experience with the Tier.net
• Experience in training of data staff in a health environment
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans or any South African languages
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to KP sites

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Trains and provides mentorship to KP data staff on data flow requirements to ensure all captured and reported data is of high quality, completed and timeously reported.
• Assists in developing reporting tools.
• Coordinates the implementation of new reporting tools (electronic and paper) and provide training and ongoing support at the KP sites on data innovations and ensure standardized tools used for data collection across all sites.
• Verifies and evaluates weekly, monthly and quarterly data submitted by each KP site and help implement better ways to improve quality of data.
• Address all challenges and human errors with data capturing and reporting and ensure resolution and follow ups are performed on all discrepancies.
• Liaise with site managers on TB and HIV program data management issues.
• Monitor HTS testing and ART linkage services by analysing data from PowerBI.

Skills and Competencies    

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Computer literacy and IT skills
• Problem-solving
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Reporting and statistics