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Work Description 

The Improvement Coach is responsible for providing on-site QI coaching to Department of Health personnel working at DoH facilities.  This will involve technical guidance to DoH staff to develop, implement, monitor and adapt all QI Projects at a facility and/or sub-district level.   Additionally, Coachers will be required to assist in the developing of Quality Improvement capacity within all internal Aurum staff working on the same grant, as well as assist them with implementing quality improvement projects. 

Technical Work Responsibilities 

• Ability to apply a variety of quality improvement methodologies according to an identified problem 
• Ability to use, analyse and display data for improvement purposes  
• Ability to conduct and teach root cause analysis  
• Ability to use and teach methodologies that can generate change ideas 
• Abilit to apply a systems perspective to work through proficient workflow processes and their analysis  
• Coordination and management of all QI Projects within a District 
• Liaise with Internal and External Customers/Stakeholders 
• QI record keeping 
• Human capital management 
• Coaching and mentoring 

Duties:

Continuous communication with IA and Senior IA and District Managers 

• Continuous communication with DOH Management where necessary  
• Assisting at Cluster Meetings 
• Attending DoH Meetings relevant to QI 
• QI site visit scheduling, coordination and oversight 
• Assisting IA at Learning Sessions 
• Analysis of data to determine if change is an improvement  
• QI Tracker support on the ground 
• Developing new change ideas at a Facility level 

Documenti ng QI success stories 

• Provide all facilities have up to date QI tools up on the wall 
• Coming up with new innovative ideas that can be shared with Mentors and Facilitie
• Developing QI capacity among Aurum Mentors and Area Managers 
• Continual self-development and keeping up to date with latest developments in the field 
• Conducting ongoing feed-back sessions with Mentors and Managers 
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures according to prescribed procedures and legislation 
• Report all unsafe activities to Senior Management/Human Resources 
• Adhere and maintain decision making authority as allocated to the position   

Requirements

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree, or relevant Quality Improvement at NQF level 7
• 4 year's experience working directly in quality improvement 

Experience 

• At least 4 year's experience working directly in quality improvement 
• At least 4 years experience in implementing quality improvement projects, preferably, Model for Improvement  
• Ability to work with data for improvement purposes 

Requirements 

• Proficient personal computer skills 
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa 
• Basic computer skills  
• Advanced computer skills  
• Driver’s license 
• Own car 
• Minimal overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required 
• Willing to work overtime 

Closing date 28 June 2024

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Work Description

The Lay Counsellor is responsible for providing HIV/AIDS testing and counselling. The Lay Counsellor also renders psychosocial support counselling and continued adherence support for participants.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• HIV testing and counselling (HTC)
• Couples counselling
• Gender Based Violence counselling
• Provide a linkage from diagnosis to HIV care and treatment
• Provide adherence counselling and patient education for:  

  -        Initiation and continued adherence support for patients on ART 

  -        Patients on medication for treatment of drug-sensitive TB and multi- drug resistant TB, TB prevention and contact tracing

• Facilitation of community-supported models of ART delivery
• Identification of process inadequacies and recommendations
• Utilise the specified counselling method (Next Step counselling) and recommend an effective counselling strategy in accordance with the relevant legislation and policies
• Inform line management of any suspicion of social/self-harm
• Hand over positive clients who are not ready for initiation to Case Facilitator
• Provide information and counsel on PrEP initiations

Requirements

Education

• Grade 12
• HIV/AIDS Counselling and Testing Certificate

Advantageous

• Relationship Counselling Certificate
• Gender Based Violence Counselling Certificate

Experience

• 2 years’ HIV testing and counselling
• 2 years’ HIV and TB community education and mobilisation

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s Licence

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Description

Aurum will be pursuing USAID’s “Western Cape Provincial Care and Treatment Activity. The conceptual goal of this activity is to support healthy lives for the population of South Africa by achieving and sustaining HIV epidemic control through locally-led solutions that enable access to equitable health care. USAID aims to reach this goal by achieving the following strategic objectives:

•  Close the gaps to HIV epidemic control.
• Sustain health gains through strengthened, improved, and resilient health systems; and
•  Leverage community, civil society, traditional structures, and private sector partnerships to improve and sustain service delivery and client outcomes.

Aurum is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) to lead a high-quality, results-oriented response to the Activity, and achieve the objectives and expected results of the programme. S/he will provide overall strategic and managerial leadership of the activity in collaboration with the Western Cape provincial DOH as a key partner, and all other major stakeholders, bringing a strong perspective and vision to achieving the goal and objectives of the Activity. 

The role will report directly to the Managing Director Public Health Division – Aurum South Africa and will be based in the Western Cape Province.

Responsibilities:

• Accounting officer for overall management and performance of the programme
• Provide technical and programme leadership, oversight and overall planning, coordination and management of all project activities, budget, risk management, M&E and including those of sub-partners and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee staff and sub-partners to ensure quality of activities and products developed under the project.
• Coordinate the design of project management and reporting procedures and related documents.
• Ensure professional development and supervision of program staff for optimal delivery against project objectives.
• Oversee technical outputs of partner organisations through regular field visits, and facilitate work planning and regular technical meetings for all consortium partners.
• Act as the principal liaison with the Agreement Officer Representative (AOR), USAID office, South African Government counterparts, especially the Western Cape Provincial DOH and other relevant NGO partners and stakeholders.
• Build and manage strong relationships with the Western Cape Department of Health, local partners, private sector and ensure Aurum visibility and support is always relevant and according to project objectives.
• Establish routine stakeholder engagement opportunities for project coordination and reporting.
• Foster collaborative working relationship across all aspects of the project.
• Oversee the project’s implementation according to plan; monitoring, evaluation and learning; and reporting and financial accountability to USAID.
• Promote sustainability of project activities with effective networking, coordination, and linkages to other programs, partners, and counterparts, capacity building of project staff, and institutional strengthening of implementing partners and community-based organizations
• Be the decision maker related to technical, financial management and resources allocation and human resources issues related to the project.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as medicine, public health, social sciences, or management (business or project).
• A minimum 10 years' progressive responsibility and experience in leading large and complex donor funded Public Health programs of similar scope, and a value of at least USD$10 million
• Strong knowledge and experience of US Government rules and regulations about project human resource, procurement, contracting, financial management, and reporting processes and systems.
• Proven ability to develop and manage collaborative relationships with senior donor and government officials, and with executives of NGOs, CSOs, CBOs, and the for-profit business community to advance health objectives.
• Demonstrated experience successfully leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams to achieve health results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to plan, organize, and manage resources for successful completion of projects.
• Demonstrated excellent written, presentation and communication skills in English.

Closing Date 26 July 2024

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Work Description

The Management Accountant is responsible for timely, effective, accurate planning and production of monthly management account packs for the Global Fund project. Key responsibilities include variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and the preparation of various funder reports and disbursements requests. Additionally, the Management Accountant is responsible for monitoring effective service delivery to the Global Fund project and support program implementation by ensuring that all financial resources are available.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Compliance with internal policies & procedures, external funder regulations as well as applicable legislative requirements.
• Oversee budgeting and financial management of the project.
• Prepare monthly project forecasts to identify potential cost over/under spending.
• Identify reasons for over/under spending and implement corrective measures.
• Support management in decision-making activities.
• Demonstrate the ability to prepare narrative and ad-hoc funder reports.
• Assist with the monthly preparation of financial reports.
• Prepare month-end reports, including labor, debtors, and system reconciliation.
• Ensure that expenditures are correctly coded with the appropriate project codes and budget lines.
• Review the general ledger and bank statements to ensure proper allocation, reimbursement, and capture of expenses in Sage and Microsoft D365 accounting systems.
• Process correction journal entries after reviewing the general ledger.
• Assist the Financial Accountant in capturing payments in the Sage accounting system and perform all reconciliations for review and approval by the Finance Manager.
• Ensure that all transactions align with PFMA and grant conditions.
• Prepare accruals, liabilities, and commitments based on contracts and the purchase order register.
• Identify areas for process improvement initiatives.
• Provide operational financial support.
• Prepare data for input into financial systems.
• Assists with asset management.
• Assists with training and development of support staff
• Assists with management of administrative staff
• Conduct effective stakeholder management.

Requirements

Education

• A Finance-related Degree with NQF Level 7

Advantageous

• A Business degree/Diploma
• In depth knowledge of the Global Fund Rules and Regulations
• PFMA/MFMA Rules and Regulations
• A CA (SA) or CIMA qualification or studying towards CA/CIMA

Experience

• At least 2-3 years experience in an NGO grant funded sector or 2-3 years related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience in a financial environment as a Management/Cost Accountant
• Experience with Global Fund/National Department of Health (NDoH) Funding
• Experience with NGO Health Sector Funding
• Experience in dealing with NDoH/National Treasury
• Experience in dealing with AGSA Audits
• Experience with MS D365 ERP as well as SAGE financial systems
• Knowledge of Sage and Microsoft D365 accounting systems
• Excellent time management

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Advanced computer skills
• Drivers Licence
• Own Car
• Moderate overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required.
• Willing to work overtime.

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Description

Aurum will be pursuing USAID’s “Western Cape Provincial Care and Treatment Activity. The conceptual goal of this activity is to support healthy lives for the population of South Africa by achieving and sustaining HIV epidemic control through locally-led solutions that enable access to equitable health care. USAID aims to reach this goal by achieving the following strategic objectives:

• Close the gaps to HIV epidemic control.
• Sustain health gains through strengthened, improved, and resilient health systems; and
•  Leverage community, civil society, traditional structures, and private sector partnerships to improve and sustain service delivery and client outcomes.

Aurum is seeking an expert in community stakeholder liaison and community-based HIV/TB support services to guide and lead activities leveraging community structures (including Traditional Health Practitioners), civil society, PLHIV-led organizations, and private sector partnerships to improve service delivery and client outcomes and to address the social determinants of health that support client retention in care. S/he will ensure a high quality of community-based services and seamless linkage with health facilities for improved continuity of care.

The role will report directly to the project Chief of Party and will be based in the Western Cape Province.

Responsibilities:

• A seasoned expert in the field with an experience and understanding of working with diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including NGO partners and Government Institutions of South Africa at all levels.
• Understanding of the South Africa Health care delivery system, the dynamics, and complexities of different levels of the health system
• To improve case finding and advocacy for access to offered package of services by expanding access to traditional and non-traditional facility- and community based and providing innovative platforms for engaging and access to care.
• Strengthening support networks for community-based services, e.g. HTS for priority populations with age-appropriate and targeted approaches for children, AGYW and men (e.g., targeted home-based testing, mobile testing, self-screening, index testing for
• Leverage other critical entry points for HIV case finding (e.g., HIV testing services for rape survivors, integrated HIV and TB case finding in communities
• Strengthen referrals from HIV testing points to HIV care and treatment.
• Support health information systems to improve referral and tracking of HIV/TB cases in the community.
• Expand workplace testing to reach more men.
• Support COP with coordination and managing of local demand creation and community partners that Aurum may partner with in the Western Cape.  

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• A tertiary degree in Public Health, Social Work, Health Administration or Business administration with a focus on public health, behavioural and social sciences, social work, or related field
• An honours and master's degree will be additional advantage to the programme.
• A minimum seven years’ experience with progressively increasing responsibility in designing, implementing, and managing large development activities involving multiple partners.
• Three to five years’ experience supporting the management of international donor-funded health programs, preferably PEPFAR specific.
• Demonstrated specialized knowledge and expertise in designing and implementing HIV community support service delivery activities in developing countries.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and experience of the health care delivery system, the linkages between facility and community, and the network of community-based civil society organizations in South Africa, preferably in the Western Cape Province.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with senior government officials, dignitaries, executives of NGOs, FBOs, CBOs, the for-profit business community, and senior members of the donor community.
• Demonstrated written, presentation and communication skills in English.
• Must speak the dominant local language.

Closing date: 26 July 2024

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Description

Aurum will be pursuing USAID’s “Western Cape Provincial Care and Treatment Activity. The conceptual goal of this activity is to support healthy lives for the population of South Africa by achieving and sustaining HIV epidemic control through locally-led solutions that enable access to equitable health care. USAID aims to reach this goal by achieving the following strategic objectives:

• Close the gaps to HIV epidemic control.
• Sustain health gains through strengthened, improved, and resilient health systems; and
•  Leverage community, civil society, traditional structures, and private sector partnerships to improve and sustain service delivery and client outcomes.

Aurum is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (COP) to oversee the day-to-day administrative and operational aspects of the project including logistics, procurement, and financial management; and provide technical support on health systems strengthening activities in the province.

The role will report directly to the project Chief of Party and will be based in the Western Cape Province.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overall operations of the programme and reporting to the Chief of Party.
• Oversee the daily administration, logistics, procurement, and financial management (including budgeting, expenditure control, cash flow, timesheet recording) of the project in accordance with USAID, Aurum, and industry regulations.
• Develop and manage operational team priorities, work plans, and budgets, ensuring activities are delivered on-time, within budget and in accordance with USAID and Aurum policies and procedures.
• Develop systems and tools for successful management of the programme, and SOPs as relevant for all project teams and sub partners with standard workplan and reporting templates.
• Support the COP in developing annual work plans and in submitting high quality progress and financial reports to USAID.
• Support the COP in working with diverse stakeholders such as USAID, government counterparts, partner NGOs, and other key stakeholders in the province.
• In the absence of the COP, serve as acting COP to oversee project planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Provide technical guidance on project activities to strengthen governance and leadership, human resources for health, supply chain, and health information management and use in the Free State public health system.
• Provide technical guidance in building service delivery networks and collaboration between the Free State public health system and other government departments, civil society, and the private sector.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote transfer of essential health systems strengthening skills to local public health, NGO, and private sector role players.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in business administration, project management or related field.
• 8+ years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility in overseeing and managing administrative, financial, grant/donor fundings and operational aspects of large, complex development activities in South Africa.
• Strong knowledge and experience of South African Government health delivery systems and structures, particularly regarding human resource, supply chain, and health information management, and ideally in the Western Cape province.
• Strong knowledge and experience of using financial, project management and other systems required in managing operations.
• Experience working in complex environments and managing diverse teams to deliver impact.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with senior government officials, dignitaries, executives of NGOs, CSOs, CBOs, the for-profit business community, and senior members of the donor community.
• Demonstrated written, presentation and communication skills in English.

 Closing Date: 26 July 2024

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Description

Aurum will be pursuing USAID’s “Western Cape Provincial Care and Treatment Activity. The conceptual goal of this activity is to support healthy lives for the population of South Africa by achieving and sustaining HIV epidemic control through locally-led solutions that enable access to equitable health care. USAID aims to reach this goal by achieving the following strategic objectives:

• Close the gaps to HIV epidemic control.
• Sustain health gains through strengthened, improved, and resilient health systems; and
•  Leverage community, civil society, traditional structures, and private sector partnerships to improve and sustain service delivery and client outcomes.

Aurum is seeking a technical advisor to lead activities related to the delivery of HIV/TB prevention, care and treatment services in public health facilities and community structures, ensuring a high quality of services and seamless linkage between facility and community support services.

The role will report directly to the project Chief of Party; and will be based in the Western Cape Province. 

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and provide expertise for the design and implementation of high-quality HIV/TB prevention, care, and treatment support strategies for the project, adapting global and regional technical resources and tools as needed for the local context.
• Identify technical assistance needs and resources among public sector, community, and other private sector providers in delivering HIV/TB prevention, care, and treatment services.
• Working with the Chief of Party and project management team, lead, coordinate and manage the performance of HIV/TB clinical and related technical staff toward achieving the project’s deliverables and targets.
• Liaise with USAID, other USG-supported HIV/TB projects, Western Cape Department of Health (DOH) and any other relevant entities to assure complementarity and collaboration in project activities, efficient use of resources, and timely delivery of HIV & TB prevention, care, and treatment interventions.
• Design and oversee a quality assurance program for clinical and related technical aspects of the project.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote transfer of essential HIV and HIV/TB related program management and technical skills to local resources within the province in collaboration with the DOH, local NGO and private sector organisations.
• Liaise and share lessons with other HIV/TV technical specialist in the organization as necessary.

Requirements

The Aurum Institute is a proudly African, health impact organization dedicated to researching, supporting, and implementing innovative, integrated approaches to global health.Qualifications and Experience:

• A medical qualification degree or nursing degree and postgraduate qualification in HIV (and TB) management.
• Specialized knowledge and demonstrated expertise in comprehensive HIV and HIV/TB service delivery at the provincial, district and facility/site level.
• A minimum 10 years’ experience in HIV programme management with progressively increasing responsibility in designing, implementing, and managing large HIV/TB programs within the local context.
• A minimum five years’ experience managing or supporting the management of international donor-funded health programs, preferably PEPFAR specific.
• A solid technical and administrative understanding of both public and private sector health delivery systems in South Africa.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with senior medical and government officials.
• Experience in leading and managing a technical team composed of several technical experts, and in fostering teamwork.
• Demonstrated written, presentation, and communication skills in English.

 Closing date: 26 July 2024

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Description

Aurum will be pursuing USAID’s “Western Cape Provincial Care and Treatment Activity. The conceptual goal of this activity is to support healthy lives for the population of South Africa by achieving and sustaining HIV epidemic control through locally-led solutions that enable access to equitable health care. USAID aims to reach this goal by achieving the following strategic objectives:

• Close the gaps to HIV epidemic control.
• Sustain health gains through strengthened, improved, and resilient health systems; and
•  Leverage community, civil society, traditional structures, and private sector partnerships to improve and sustain service delivery and client outcomes.

Aurum is seeking a technical expert to lead all strategic information responsibilities related to the Activity, including:

• project performance monitoring, evaluation, analytics, and reporting;
•  technical support to public health facilities and community organizations in quality HIV/TB program data management; and
•  the use of strategic information for program learning and quality improvement.

The role will report directly to the project Chief of Party and indirectly to Regional Director Strategic Information; and will be based in the Western Cape Province.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the monitoring and evaluation and reporting framework and systems development.
• Provide provincial technical leadership and support for all monitoring and evaluation management and programme data reporting activities.
• Ensure the integration of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) activities into all project components, and oversee the collection, reporting, and analysis of information on project activities.
• Ensure timely and complete reporting from all partners in accordance with approved reporting formats, especially supported health facilities and districts reporting into the national health database and reporting into USAID.
• Monitor and evaluate progress towards annual work plans and expected outputs, including selecting and monitoring progress in meeting programmatic performance indicators.
• Assist the COP in the preparation of work plans/selection of indicators and annual implementation plans with a view towards the project’s MEL requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation of all quarterly and annual project reports, ad-hoc technical reports and success stories for· USAID funding in line with the required formats.
• Collect data for annual MEL plans and use those data to in improve project performance.
• Adapt and implement tools and techniques to improve the quality and use of data for decision making.
• Support the use of data for decision-making and program quality improvement planning.
• Compile information on lessons learned and expertise within and outside the project.
• Provide support to institutional and human capacity building activities at the provincial and local levels for project activities towards strengthening public health management information systems.
• Based on the afore-mentioned capacity building plan, conduct monthly seminars, hands­ on training, mentoring, and coaching for project staff including partners.
• Liaise with relevant technical advisers and counterparts responsible for district and provincial level strategic information and monitoring and evaluation and provide technical support to improve public health information systems.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, monitoring & evaluation, demography, biostatistics, statistics, analytics, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 8 years’ work experience in designing, establishing, and managing monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring data quality, and managing data-intensive, performance-based programs, preferably of a program funded by USAID.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing a strategic information technical team.
• Demonstrated experience to identify needs for and design and implement evaluations and assessments to further program performance.
• Demonstrated ability to portray complex data sets in easy-to-understand formats including visualisations.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of South Africa health information systems and monitoring and evaluation processes as they relate to data collection for performance-based reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge and working experience in the use of mapping and other similar tools (including computer software programs) to target program interventions and resources.
• Demonstrated written, presentation and communication skills in English.

 Closing Date: 26 July 2024