Job Opportunities at The Aurum Institute

Description
Work Description 

• The Clinical Advisor is responsible for providing clinical advice and strategic direction to the to the support district/s and the appropriate internal and external clinical staff.  They will building capacity among HCW to strengthen the TB HIV response and ensure clinical governance standards at all times.  The position will assist the District manager and DoH HO in ensuring the quality of the technical assistance provided to DoH is of the highest quality.  He/she will further be responsible for the training in developing, managing and implementing various knowledge and skill acquisition strategies for several cadres of health care providers within the field of HIV and TB management. 

Technical Work Responsibilities 

• Provide clinical guidance and strategic direction to District manager and District HOD on clinical governance and training on HIV and TB clinical care  
• Assist with curricula development and resource material within the field of HIV and TB management 
• Assist with the implementation and adaption of training strategies for health care providers  
• Set of the necessary clinical for a to ensure adherence to national guidelines 
• Apply appropriate adult teaching methodologies 
• Perform clinical/mortality audits and regular site visits 
• Contribute to development of operational plans  
• Liaise with internal and external customers/stakeholders 
• Document challenges and successes for future utilization in the scaling up of interventions 

Duties:

• Liaise with all Internal Customers and External Customers and Suppliers when necessary towards the achievement of organizational and departmental goals 
• Maintain close relations with the district and sub-district public sector services and contribute to their operational plans where relevant 
• Conduct meetings with Aurum as well as clinic staff 

Support the HOD of training: 

• Provide clinical guidance on HIV and TB clinical care to HOD training  
• Provide clinical guidance on HIV and TB clinical care to Aurum-supported facilities and community programmes 
• Assist with developing, managing and implementing various training and mentoring strategies Assist with developing and managing an internal CPD programme for various cadre of health care workers 
• Mentor other clinicians on clinical procedures and protocols relating to HIV and TB care, in accordance with the national mentoring framework
• Assist with conceptualising and coordinating the development of various resource materials  
• Facilitate case discussions and refresher training 
• Apply adult education methodology 
• Provide formal mentoring to relevant stakeholders to ensure skills transfer 
• Perform clinical audits to ensure adherence to guidelines and best practice 
• Document lessons learnt and develop quality improvement plans 
• Work with the Aurum and public sector management teams to ensure health systems are in place to support good clinical care 
• Adapt training and mentoring skills to different models of health systems 
• Keep up to date with developments in the field
• Conduct knowledge and skills analysis 
• Form and maintain close working relationships with various specialists within Aurum and other organizations to ensure curricula appropriateness and correctness 
• Conduct other duties as reasonably assigned 
• Developing and delivering progress reports, proposals, requirements, documentation and presentations 
• 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 
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals 
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures according to prescribed legislation 
• Report all unsafe activities to Senior Management/Human Resources 
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals 
• Adhere to decision making processes 

Requirements
Education 

• A medical degree and registration with HPCSA 

Advantageous 

• Diploma in TB or HIV management 
• Certificate in Project Management  
• Advanced Paediatric HIV and TB management experience 
• Experience in management of DR TB 
• Data analytics and understanding of TB HIV indicators  

Experience 

• At least 4 years’ experience in provision of ART and management of complex TB HIV co-infected patients 
• Experience in mentoring on clinical management and practice 
• Rural health experience advantageous 
• Experience in developing training resource material and training aids to assist implementation   
• Good stakeholder engagement and management experience 
• Ability to do presentations to management and leadership within DoH and internally 
• A proven ability to be creative in knowledge transfer methodologies 
• Experience in Quality Improvement methodology advantageous 
• A track record of being able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a willingness to learn about other medical disciplines 
• Extensive experience in TB and HIV/AIDS treatment and care 
• Curriculum development experience 
• Training peers and other cadre of health care workers 
• Training Resource Development  

Requirements 

• Advanced computer skills including MS Powerpoint, Teams, Outlook, Excel and Word 
• Driver’s licence 
• Own car 
• Minimal/Moderate overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required 
• Willing to work overtime 

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Description

• The SQIA will provide technical assistance and oversight to the grant leadership with regards strategic design and implementation of all grant QI projects and strategies. They will oversee the QI capacity building of both internal staff as well as Department of Health colleagues.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Quality Improvement Strategy
• Provide leadership in operational, system and process improvement, utilising continuous improvement methodologies to support decision making
• Proactively engage with staff and DoH colleagues, to identify opportunities for improving implementation of quality improvement initiatives
• Oversee the continual monitoring and adaptation of activities to ensure improved outcomes
• Report on improvement initiatives  
• Coach teams on topics related to continuous improvement and quality
• Ensure the spread of all tried and tested changes
• Oversee the development of best practises stemming from QI initiatives
• Oversee high-level coordination and manage relationships with stakeholders involved in district TB QI projects and foster collaboration between provinces
• Representation on the relevant national QI committees and fora
• Support the development/revision of guidelines, clinical and management training modules, tools, SOPs to guide baseline assessments, and ongoing monitoring and supervision of QI initiatives.

Requirements
Education

• Medical degree, nursing diploma/degree or degree/diploma in any related field.
• A minimum of 5 years-experience as a quality improvement and/or quality standards development and assessments advisor or a recognised Diploma or Degree in Quality Improvement /Assurance

Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience in managing and leading the QI strategy and staff
• Improvement Advisor Qualification ideal
• Extensive experience in implementing QI approaches within the South African Healthcare system at facility, sub-district, district and provincial level
• Evidence of being able to use and analyse data for improvement and reporting purposes
• Vast experience in teaching QI methodology and evidence of ability to develop teaching aids
• Understanding of the South Africa health care delivery system with at least 2 years experience in the field of TB
• Experience in healthcare industry with a specific focus on quality standards and assessments and most current Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance

Requirements

• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, recording, routine database activity, word processing, spread sheet, and graphics
• Advanced software skills Computer literate: Efficient in Microsoft office, Excel, PowerPoint and SPC software
• Understanding of the South Africa health care delivery system
• Demonstrate knowledge of synthesizing information and presentation, knowledge of evaluation designs in HIV programmes
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Own Vehicle
   

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Description

• The District Manager is responsible for the effective leading and management of the district team in line with the project objectives, budget and timelines. This includes overseeing, planning, management and implementation of activities by the members of the team, the day-to-day management of all operations and interactions within the project. This position requires a deep understanding of the public health system, public health knowledge, quality improvement knowledge and experience, as well as excellent analytical, interpersonal, organizational, communication skills and the ability to exercise own discretion,, and the ability to strengthen good relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Support the integration of TB/DR TB, HIV and NCDs
• Conduct TB/DR TB, HIV and NCDs training needs assessments at the health facilities
• Conduct training related to TB/DRTB, HIV and NCDs management, both clinical and managerial with the intension of improving TB treatment outcomes in the designated facilities
• Collaborate with Community Teams/CBOs to facilitate continuity of care and improve TB/DRTB, HIV and NCD treatment outcomes
• Provide mentoring and technical assistance in the implementation and operationalization of the projects TB/DRTB, HIV and NCDs interventions at health facility level
• Liaison with External and Internal Stakeholders towards achievement of operational goals
• District operations management
• Apply project management knowledge and principles
• Provide guidance to regional management teams to ensure effective and efficient implementation of District operational plans
• Drafting of District operational reports
• Budget management and cost control (with support from Aurum Finance)
• Human capital management – managing diversity among team members

Requirements

Education

• Degree in Health / Social Sciences/Public Health or other relevant field
• Certificate in Project Management or other management field

Advantageous

• Registration at HPCSA

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a medical healthcare environment with at least 2 years’ senior management experience
• Experience in implementation of  HIV/AIDS and TB/DR TB clinical and community care
• Business management and/or budgeting and financial management experience
• Project management experience

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s licence and own vehicle which you willing to use for work travel if required
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint required
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and write reports
• Experience in stakeholder management
• Minimal/Moderate/Excessive overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required
• Willing to work overtime
• Previous experience working on funded projects will be advantageous
   

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Description

• The Data Quality Monitor will be based at sub-district level and will ensure that key data quality dimensions such as validity, reliability, integrity, precision, timeliness, accuracy, worth, completeness, confidentiality and ethics are met for all data collected at facility and community levels. This position will contribute to the development and maintenance of the high standard of data collected and reported and assists with conducting routine data quality assessment (RDQA) or data quality audit. The Data Quality Monitor will work closely with M&E managers, Quality improvement advisors, QI officers and district health information managers to provide oversight and technical support on improving data quality to facility and community level staff as well as data capturers through facility level supervision and support visits, capacity building and data quality assurance. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to facility and community staff on the effective ways to implement and adhere to the six key stages of data management cycle (data source, data collection, data collation, data analysis, data reporting and data usage).
• Provide guidance on how the data are collected and how the raw data are assembled and analyzed; determining the most appropriate presentation formats for the data; and ensuring data use by decision makers.
• Work with the M&E managers and officers to develop and implement data quality assessment tools to ensure validity, reliability, integrity, precision, timeliness, accuracy, worth, completeness, confidentiality and ethics for the data collected at facility and community levels.
• Conduct regular data verification visits including detailed checking of reported data against source documents on a bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis, to ensure all data captured is accurate and valid.
• Ensure that data management systems and procedures are in place, implemented and adhered to, to ensure data quality.
• Oversee TB project data management reports as well as participate in data review meetings at sub-district level. 
• Conducting routine data quality assessment (RDQA) or data quality audit at facility and community level.
• Write professional reports and provide feedback on data quality issues detected.
• Review raw data from primary sources and compare with system generated reports to address any missing data, inconsistencies, discrepancies, or errors.
• Work closely with the programmatic team, by implementing systems to improve data quality.
• Perform basic data analysis with the view to provide recommendations on improvement of data quality measures and controls.
• Attend regular MERL workshops, data related meetings and training courses as required.
• To support the flow of facility level data for accurate and timeous weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reporting.
• Supervises data capturers within the Sub-district to ensure that the data captured is valid, complete and has integrity.
• Promotes data usage for continuous quality improvement through feedback, training and capacity building activities at both health facility and community levels through regular monthly and quarterly data review meetings.
• Assist data captures, facility and community staff to develop data quality management plan (DQMP) to maintain data quality standards.

Requirements
Education

• NQF level 6 or equivalent qualification in data management or statistics.

Advantageous

• A qualification in health, public health, social sciences, information technology, or related field.
• Good understanding and experience in using one of the following NDOH information management systems (District Health Information System (DHIS), Tier. Net and Electronic Drug Resistance Register (EDRWEB), and/ Patient Record and Health Management Information System (PREHIMS) or Primary Health Care Information System (PHCIS).

Work experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in data quality management, verification, conducting routine data quality assessment (RDQA) or data quality audit.
• Experience of working in donor funded projects is desirable.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Packages.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Process driven with the ability to perform duties in structured environment.
• Ability to act with integrity and honesty in the performance of all functions.
• Results-oriented, professional, accountable, and proactive.
• Demonstrated ability to drive high quality data management processes.
• Valid Driver's license.

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Description
Work Description

• The Research Nurse performs clinical procedures and administers processes essential to continually improving standards of patient care according to professional protocol.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Provide Clinical tasks
• Research-related tasks
• Administrative duties
• Liaison with internal and external stakeholders
• Review and assess data collected
• Collaborate with investigators
• Screen and recruit subjects for clinical studies

Requirements

Education

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree or 3 year Diploma in Nursing
• Registration with South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse

Experience

• At least 3 years’ experience in PHC, HIV/Aids, TB, PMTCT and STI
• 2 months’ experience in MS Office package
• Experience in Contraceptive counselling
• Experience in STI syndrome management
• Experience in Clinical Research (preferred)
• Experience in Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) provision (preferred)

Requirements

• Own car
• Valid Driver’s license
• Skills and Competencies
• Knowledge of Legislation
• Ability to work under pressure
• Provider initiated counselling
• Good phlebotomy  skills
• Study protocol
• Research methodology
• Intermediate computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics etc.