A Nurse Lead vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium’s Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in Hillbrow – Gauteng.
Background
The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.
It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders.
Main purpose of the job
- To lead the implementation of the clinical trials targets, and in quality improvement activities to ensure the quality of care for study participants
Location
- Hillbrow – Shandukani Research Centre – Gauteng
Key performance areas
- Regularly conduct clinical and SIMS audits to identify facility-level gaps in programme implementation and clinical care
- Monitor and review the implementation and progress of facility-level implementation plans in conjunction with relevant stakeholders and the RHI CDC team
- Regularly monitor and track facility performance in relation to study targets
- Implement remedial plans to address identified gaps, together with the facility team
- Support the identification, implementation, and monitoring of QI projects, taking into consideration the needs and priorities of the clinic
- Track changes made that lead to improved outcome measures at the facility level
- Review challenges and achievements and escalate challenges timeously
- Report accurate data on activities conducted, according to data reporting requirements
- Compile and disseminate reports on facility implementation, according to agreed reporting requirements
- Act as the first point of contact for CDC activities at the facility level
- Provide excellent up to date clinical care
- Examine and treat HIV infected patients
- Treat opportunistic infections diagnosed
- Prescribe appropriate treatments
- Support nurses, counselors and recruiters care according to SOP’s
- Facilitate services such as down- and up-referrals
- Supervise and manage line reports in keeping with Wits RHI policies and procedures
- Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
- Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilization and maintenance of sound labour relations
- Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments
- Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
- Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organization
- Identify training gaps at facilities and arrange with the training department the necessary training
- Facilitate skills transfer from programme staff to DOH counterparts
- Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
- Follow through to ensure that the quality and productivity standards of your own work are consistently and accurately maintained
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
- Take ownership for driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as conferences, workshops etc.
Required minimum education and training
- Diploma in General Nursing (3 years)
- Valid driver’s license
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
- Certification in good clinical practice
- Experience in a research environment
- Passionate about clinical research
- Experience in managing big teams
- Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols
- Be tactful, respectful and maintain confidentiality
- Good administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Sound work ethic
- Knowledge of national, provincial and district health structures
- Knowledge of clinical systems and data management
- Exceptional organizational and administrative skills together with working
- Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks
- Attention to detail
- Pro-active, able to exercise discretion and independent decision-making
- Able to prioritize own workload and work towards deadlines
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Passionate about mentoring
Required minimum work experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in managing staff and or in Public health
- Experience working in a donor-funded organization / NGO or project-based environment
TO APPLY
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experienceas mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV –Please Apply Online
- Please take note that the applicants who donotadhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications is30 November2020.
- Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
- Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
- In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants fromdesignated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Medical Aid and Provident Fund