Medical Officer - Johannesburg, South Africa - Anova Health Institute NPC

Anova Health Institute NPC

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Johannesburg, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives.

Good health and quality of life is what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most.

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Key duties and responsibilities:

Support linkage to ART for hospital inpatients who are eligible to start ART; including through DSD
Review and manage patients with unsuppressed viral load on 2nd line ART regimen
Manage patients with complications of HIV, TB, ART or TB medication
Coach and train junior doctors and nursing staff on HIV management to ensure transfer of knowledge
Establish and maintain functional referral networks with referring CHC and PHC facilities
Support Quality Improvement activities that result in achievement of goals at allocated hospital

Minimum qualifications and experience:

MBChB degree with valid HPCSA registration as Independent Practitioner
Minimum 2 years' post community service clinical experience
HIV Management diploma or training an advantage
At least 2 years' experience in comprehensive HIV management
Good knowledge of Antiretroviral therapy, TB and chronic medication
Demonstrate initiative, and the ability to develop and carry out work plans and solve problems
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Good report writing skills
Proficiency in MS Office (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

**Preference will be given to persons with disabilities