Clinical Mentor – Temp – Wits RHI – Gophelega

Overview

Clinical Mentor – Temp – Wits RHI – Gophelega Jobs in Ekurhuleni, South Africa at AJ Personnel

Position: Clinical Mentor – (2 Months Temp – Wits RHI – Gophelega )
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

Main purpose of the job:

• To contribute to the quality improvement of clinical care, through capacity building and mentoring of clinicians, within Wits RHI Gophelega District

Location:

• Ekurhuleni

Duration:

• 02 Months

Key performance areas:

• Support the implementation of HIV/TB care and treatment services within the supported sub-districts, including but not limited to the implementation of HIV testing, ART initiation, retention strategies, differentiated models of care
• Identify gaps in clinical guideline implementation at the facility level and develop plans to address these
• Support the implementation of clinical guidelines at the facility level through on-site mentoring support and contribute to achievement of priority programmes targets
• Provide direct service delivery to support the achievement of adolescent and paediatric clinical targets
• Support team members with the management of complex clinical cases
• Track and monitor all programme components, including operational research projects as applicable, using agreed indicators
• Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and policies at all supported facilities, in collaboration with other RHI teams
• Support the identification and implementation of quality improvement projects
• Participate in monthly progress meetings with the sub-district teams to monitor progress of the strategic plan and deliverables
• Identify training needs of DOH and RHI staff
• Capacitate DOH and RHI teams to deliver on the clinical components of the project and other related strategies, through formal and on-site training
• Monitor the implementation of training and mentoring activities
• Ensure the transfer of skills and knowledge to DOH and RHI colleagues
• Support the implementation of clinical support materials related to adolescent and paediatric care
• Support clinical file reviews and audits to identify skills gaps
• Participate in the development of training and mentoring plans in the supported sub-district
• Complete training and mentoring reports including description and analysis of participant assessment and evaluation and communicate report to relevant Stakeholders
• Report on key achievements, challenges, and successes according to programme reporting timelines
• Ensure high quality data is reported for the programme area according to reporting timelines
• Ensure clinical data is regularly reviewed and analysed, gaps identified, and action plans or mitigation plans implemented in collaboration with other team members
• Track facility level progress towards achieving targets
• Disseminate accurate reports to internal and external Stakeholders on an on-going basis
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate 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 for driving own career development by participating in on-going training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy setting workshops etc

Required minimum education and training:

• Relevant Nursing Degree/Diploma with Health Sciences Education qualification
• Certified Clinical (NIMART, APC and HTS) Mentor
• Must possess:
  Mentoring skills, Assessor skills and Facilitation skills
• Be a Certified Assessor with a Valid SA driver’s license (ACC training as an added advantage)

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Public Health and HIV Management
• 3 years’ clinical training experience (HIV/TB/SRH)
• 2 years clinical mentoring experience and experience of assessing learners and experience working with donor funded organizations

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Certification in HIV Management
• Sound technical knowledge of VTP, TB-HIV…

Title: Clinical Mentor – Temp – Wits RHI – Gophelega

Company: AJ Personnel

Location: Ekurhuleni, South Africa

Category: