Posted : 2024/June/06
Closing : not given
Reference Number : RTC-1256
Description
Right To Care is looking for a suitable qualified Clinical Associate to be part of its clinical team in Northwest Province (DR Kenneth Kaunda District) on 12 months locum contract, (X5 positions).
Key Performance areas
Program Output
Serve as first point of contact to District VMMC site for logistics, supply, transport, demand and other relevant challenges.
Implement Voluntary Male Circumcision Programme (VMMC) at facility level in accordance with provincial and SA national guidelines.
Ensure comprehensive package of VMMC services available.
Maintain and respond to QA assessments.
Chair/attend staff meetings.
Ensure all Circumcised Clients are followed up as per SA/WHO guidelines.
Management of VMMC related adverse events effectively.
Obtain informed consent from clients by providing them with essential information as per the National Department of Health (NDoH) and PEPFAR VMMC/HTS guidelines.
Stakeholder Management
Key stakeholder engagement including participation at Sub-District and facility activities.
Ensure Training and mentorship of all DOH district staff on MMC program.
Ensure Organizational representation in all Sub-District by having activities done.
Linkage to Care and Treatment
• Conduct Active and/or supported linkage to care and treatment of all newly diagnosed HIV positive clients.
• Ensure all clients tested HIV positive are linked to care and started treatment and record on the register accordingly
• Confirm that all linked clients have reached a care and treatment facility within a week of referral.
Quality Assurance
Participate in internal and external quality assurance assessments.
Assist the site with quality improvement activities in response to QA results.
Ensure all source documents are available and well utilised by the Roving team.
Reporting
Compile and submit standardised progress report of the Roving team weekly to line Manager.
Review all follow-up source documents for completeness and outcome management.
Ensure that all the outcomes of referred clients are correctly documented.
Requirements
Required Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Clinical associate degree/ Bachelor Clinical Medical Practice VMMC Training course.
A valid South African driver’s license endorsed with a PrDP (Professional Driving Permit) is compulsory.
2-year experience in Public Health setting.
VMMC Certificate
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
Clinical associate degree.
Post graduate qualification in either of the following: HIV/ AIDS/ TB/ STI
Two years NGO working experience.
Infection Control Certificate.
VMMC Certificate.
HIV Management Certificate.
Work Level
Skilled
Job Type
Contract
Salary
Market Related
Duration
9 – 12 Months
EE Position
No
Location
Dr Kenneth Kaunda
Apply online at
https://righttocare.mcidirecthire.com/External/Job?Ref=TEkBhDYErs0qhHgueWeCgt%2fyRI%2bcnPLR1MRk1RR6Cpou3ktpvROhSqni%2fBGkK6j0IVvgYMPRFVXnLiMV%2bOmbI0W4WogAJog3uIpACSXfIaSU1saE%2bpJcnVX%2b8dhcwwBRgekun14AqElB18HbOVmxvA%3d%3d