Main purpose of the job:
- To improve HIV and TB-related outcomes by strengthening health and patient management systems at facility and sub-district levels in line with key DoH strategies, by developing, designing, and implementing Quality Improvement Methodologies/Approaches including the Integrated Clinical Services Management (ICSM) & National Core Standards (NCS)
Location:
- Pretoria – Tshwane
Key performance areas:
- Conduct baseline assessments on TB/HIV collaboration using [URL Removed] reports and DRAT tool in facilities in the supported sub-district in collaboration with the Wits RHI sub-district managers, DSD teams, and DoH counterparts
- Compile a report on the findings and develop an inclusive plan with short- and long-term activities in line with the DIP action plans to address TB/HIV program gaps in the facilities
- Provide strategic direction and input to address identified gaps at sub-district and facility levels
- Communicate HAST quality improvement projects and activities specifically for TB/HIV collaboration at the facility and sub-district level to relevant stakeholders –internally and externally
- Participate in sub-district data reviews, and share feedback with internal and external stakeholders to improve program performance
- Undertake regular site visits to ensure the implementation of activities according to the plan
- Contribute to the development of technical publications and other project resources if so required
- Regularly delegate responsibilities to the TB Treatment Navigators for program implementation and support
- Periodically review the performance of the TB Treatment Navigators and develop performance improvement plans
- Identify, plan, and execute TB/HIV quality improvement projects in poor-performing facilities in the supported sub-districts in collaboration with the Wits RHI QI Managers, Sub-district Managers, DSD teams, and DoH counterparts
- Conduct TB/HIV files and register audits and develop QIPs to address identified gaps
- Assume lead role and offer technical support to facilities with the implementation of TB/HIV QI plans ensuring timely collection, processing, and reporting of data per project
- Track continuous improvement ideas and the status of projects in collaboration with the QI Managers
- Document and share project challenges, successes, and best practices with internal and external stakeholders to improve overall district TB/HIV program performance
- Responsible for establishing effective working relationships with key partners internally and externally to coordinate projects
- External Stakeholder Relations -obtain buy-in and maintain good working relations among DoH structures
- Internal Stakeholder relations – obtain buy-in, collaborate, and cooperate with operations, data management, research, etc.
- Liaising with the M&E team on Learning Collaborative (LC) and data requirements
- Provide feedback to internal and external stakeholders on TB/HIV QI implementation
- Participate in regular planning sessions with the specialist team, Wits RHI, and DoH stakeholders in all Health Calendar Activities
- Participate in CDC site visits in the supported sub-district to ensure TBHIV collaboration activities are integrated
- Coordinate sub-district data analysis and reporting in collaboration with SI teams
- Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports for internal and external reporting according to program reporting timelines
- Participate in sub-district and facility data clean-up activities in collaboration with M & E and DSD teams to ensure high-quality data is reported
- Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
- Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
- Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
- Take ownership of driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as conferences, workshops, etc.
Required minimum education and training:
- Relevant Nursing Degree/Diploma
Required minimum work experience:
- Minimum 3 years experience in Public Health and TB/HIV Management
Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:
- Certification in HIV Management or NIMART and APC Trained
- Sound technical knowledge of the latest TB/HIV guidelines and SOPs, PMTCT, Paediatric treatment and care, and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including mental health
- Knowledge of national and provincial health structures
- Experience and knowledge of the NIDS
- Experience working in a donor-funded organization/NGO or project-based environment
- Knowledge of clinical systems and data management systems, i.e. [URL Removed] DHIS
- Experience in training, and quality improvement
- Exceptional organizational and administrative skills
- Orderly and systematic in approach to tasks.
- Attention to detail
- Pro-active, able to exercise discretion and independent decision-making
- Able to prioritize own workload
Demands of the job:
- Inter- and intra-provincial travel and overtime may be required from time to time
- Must be contactable after working hours
- May be required to work at sites that are under-resourced and operate in a highly pressurized environment
Communications and relationships:
- Maintain effective working relationships with Senior Management and staff at all levels
- Communicate effectively with all external stakeholders such as donors, the Department of Health (DoH), media, medical and academic institutions, community, and other partner organizations
TO APPLY:
- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- Please Apply Online.
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
- The closing date for all applications: 19 July 2023.
- Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.
- Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
Please note:
- AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
- 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.
- AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
Desired Skills:
- Communication
- Computer Skills
- Computing
- Healthcare
- Medical
About The Employer:
BackgroundThe Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health [URL Removed] 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.
Employer & Job Benefits:
- medical aid
- provident fund