Vacancy Details
Employer: Unique Personnel
The Technical Advisor: DR-TB is responsible for providing guidance and expertise on best clinical and operational practice on DR-TB; in order to optimize the capacity of Districts to provide comprehensive DR-TB services.
Technical Work Responsibilities
Assist National TB Programme (NTP) to develop strategic and operational plans, manuals and guidelines for DR-TB while ensuring that these are in line with WHO recommendations and NTP plans
Liaise with Internal/External Customers/Stakeholders
Apply knowledge and expertise in Clinical Management of DR-TB
Provide technical support to Technical TB team placed at provincial health directorate for the implementation of the National TB Strategic Plan
Lead training on the revised DR-TB guidelines and support early adoption of new diagnostics and treatment regimen and maintain an inventory of successful strategies and approaches.
Lead on site training and mentorship to clinicians on patient monitoring and aDSM.
Technically support NTP in development of technical guidelines, SOPs, training curriculum and other relevant documents
Provide expert guidance for rapid scale-up of shorter-term regimens in line with National DR-TB guidelines.
Support in strengthening M and E- Contribute technically in program designing, planning and review process for national program. Carryout rapid/situation assessment as necessary for program development
Strengthen active TB drug safety monitoring (aDSM)
Participate in relevant technical working groups and other fora on progress toward improving access and quality of care for DR-TB clients.
Support in TB-HIV collaboration
Project Management
Compile Grant/Fund applications/proposals
Compile Quality Programme, Funder and other Reports
Provide training and mentoring
Duties:
Improved Stakeholder satisfaction
Attending Stakeholder Meetings as required
Maintain open communication and feedback channels
Analysis of the state of DR-TB Clinical Care in the Province; including but not limited to:Numbers of MDR-TB Patients
Forecast of the need for the DR-TB Regimens
The capacity of the Province to deliver DR-TB Care in terms of (among others):
Human Resources
Referrals and Linkages
Laboratory services
Pharmacy and other Supplies
Any other Information which may be require
Accurate representation/reporting of DR-TB Clinical Care in the Province
Improved Patient satisfaction
Determination of the state of Clinical (and other) Management of DR-TB Patients in select DOH Facilities; through File and Facility Audits
To obtain a Province-wide understanding of the management of DR-TB
DR-TB Training Programme for DOH Clinicians and for Managers
DR-TB Mentorship and Clinical Support Programme
Training, mentoring and offering Clinical Support to Doctors, Nurses, Managers and others involved in the DR-TB Programme
Health Systems Strengthening
Development of Clinical Referral Guidelines
Development of Referral Pathways
Algorithms and procedures for effective triage and management of Patients with complex medical problems
Enhance access to training and mentoring in specialized Clinical Care
Enhance access to Clinical Training Resources to enhance skills in provision of Specialized Clinical Care
Enhance access to Specialized Drugs and Commodities
Enhance access to Laboratory support for provision of Specialized Care
Creation of Mentoring and Shadowing Programmes
Enhance access to Specialist Input in complicated Patient Management, e.g. HCW Help-lines
Maintain individual competency
Keeping abreast of International developments and debates on MDR-TB
Form and maintain close working relationships with various Subject Matter Specialists within Aurum and other Organizations
Evaluate the impact of the DR-TB Programme implementation on Key Patients and Programme Outcomes at specific Sites
Engage with South African Government (SAG) DOH to plan for timely and full transition of all aspects of the MDR-TB Clinical Management services to the SAG DOH by the end of the Project period
Accurately reported on Patient and Programme Outcomes
Translate the contents of the Grant Workplan into practical activities
Planning and execution of DR-TB technical support in the province
Involvement in the following:Writing of Grant/Fund applications/proposals
Drawing/revision of Programme Documents such as Working Practice Guidelines, Toolkits and other Documents
Conducting all activities in accordance with established protocols and standard procedures
Writing and timeous submission of quality Programme, Funder and other Reports
Share DR-TB prevention, care and treatment expertise (through training and mentoring) of Aurum Staff as may be required
Form part of Aurum panel conducting Subject Matter Training as may be required
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
Technical Work Responsibilities
Assist National TB Programme (NTP) to develop strategic and operational plans, manuals and guidelines for DR-TB while ensuring that these are in line with WHO recommendations and NTP plans
Liaise with Internal/External Customers/Stakeholders
Apply knowledge and expertise in Clinical Management of DR-TB
Provide technical support to Technical TB team placed at provincial health directorate for the implementation of the National TB Strategic Plan
Lead training on the revised DR-TB guidelines and support early adoption of new diagnostics and treatment regimen and maintain an inventory of successful strategies and approaches.
Lead on site training and mentorship to clinicians on patient monitoring and aDSM.
Technically support NTP in development of technical guidelines, SOPs, training curriculum and other relevant documents
Provide expert guidance for rapid scale-up of shorter-term regimens in line with National DR-TB guidelines.
Support in strengthening M and E- Contribute technically in program designing, planning and review process for national program. Carryout rapid/situation assessment as necessary for program development
Strengthen active TB drug safety monitoring (aDSM)
Participate in relevant technical working groups and other fora on progress toward improving access and quality of care for DR-TB clients.
Support in TB-HIV collaboration
Project Management
Compile Grant/Fund applications/proposals
Compile Quality Programme, Funder and other Reports
Provide training and mentoring
Duties:
Improved Stakeholder satisfaction
Attending Stakeholder Meetings as required
Maintain open communication and feedback channels
Analysis of the state of DR-TB Clinical Care in the Province; including but not limited to:Numbers of MDR-TB Patients
Forecast of the need for the DR-TB Regimens
The capacity of the Province to deliver DR-TB Care in terms of (among others):
Human Resources
Referrals and Linkages
Laboratory services
Pharmacy and other Supplies
Any other Information which may be require
Accurate representation/reporting of DR-TB Clinical Care in the Province
Improved Patient satisfaction
Determination of the state of Clinical (and other) Management of DR-TB Patients in select DOH Facilities; through File and Facility Audits
To obtain a Province-wide understanding of the management of DR-TB
DR-TB Training Programme for DOH Clinicians and for Managers
DR-TB Mentorship and Clinical Support Programme
Training, mentoring and offering Clinical Support to Doctors, Nurses, Managers and others involved in the DR-TB Programme
Health Systems Strengthening
Development of Clinical Referral Guidelines
Development of Referral Pathways
Algorithms and procedures for effective triage and management of Patients with complex medical problems
Enhance access to training and mentoring in specialized Clinical Care
Enhance access to Clinical Training Resources to enhance skills in provision of Specialized Clinical Care
Enhance access to Specialized Drugs and Commodities
Enhance access to Laboratory support for provision of Specialized Care
Creation of Mentoring and Shadowing Programmes
Enhance access to Specialist Input in complicated Patient Management, e.g. HCW Help-lines
Maintain individual competency
Keeping abreast of International developments and debates on MDR-TB
Form and maintain close working relationships with various Subject Matter Specialists within Aurum and other Organizations
Evaluate the impact of the DR-TB Programme implementation on Key Patients and Programme Outcomes at specific Sites
Engage with South African Government (SAG) DOH to plan for timely and full transition of all aspects of the MDR-TB Clinical Management services to the SAG DOH by the end of the Project period
Accurately reported on Patient and Programme Outcomes
Translate the contents of the Grant Workplan into practical activities
Planning and execution of DR-TB technical support in the province
Involvement in the following:Writing of Grant/Fund applications/proposals
Drawing/revision of Programme Documents such as Working Practice Guidelines, Toolkits and other Documents
Conducting all activities in accordance with established protocols and standard procedures
Writing and timeous submission of quality Programme, Funder and other Reports
Share DR-TB prevention, care and treatment expertise (through training and mentoring) of Aurum Staff as may be required
Form part of Aurum panel conducting Subject Matter Training as may be required
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
Candidate Requirements
EducationMedical Degree (MBChB)or equivalent
Valid registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner
Advantageous
Master’ degree in Public Health
Postgraduate degree or diploma in Health Management
Postgraduate degree or diploma in HIV and/or TB Management
Infectious disease specialization
Experience
At least 10 years’ experience in Clinical Management of DR-TB
Demonstrable experience in Clinical Management of DR-TB beyond Primary Care level
Demonstrable thorough understanding of the SA Department of Health District Health system, policies and guidelines
Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring teams comprised of experienced professionals.
Demonstrated technical leadership, program management, strategic planning, policy experience and problem-solving skills working on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment are required.
Substantial progressive Health Systems Strengthening experience at Management level
At least 2 years’ experience in the field of DR-TB Project Management in a Non-Governmental setting
At least 5 years’ experience in the Department of Health/Public Health sector
Requirements
SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
Advanced computer skills-Good computer skills are required to implement, analyze, and monitor, and manage activity goals, inputs, outcomes, and achievements.
Excellent written communication skills are required to prepare regular and ad hoc reports, activity documentation and briefing papers.
Strong verbal communication skills, tact, and diplomacy are essential to build sustainable relationships and trust with public/private organizations, and to negotiate plans and resolve issues with counterparts, partners, and team members.
Driver’s license
Own car
Minimal/Moderate/Excessive overnight travel (up to 40%) by land or air if required
Willing to work overtime
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