Technical Advisor Paeds - Cape Town, South Africa - New Beginnings Recruitment

New Beginnings Recruitment
New Beginnings Recruitment
Verified Company
Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

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high-yieldAn experienced Technical Advisor is required to oversee and manage the organisation's paediatric & adolescent HIV Care & Treatment programme, including psychosocial support, and initiatives in Cape Town; working with the Clusters, in order to achieve the targets.


Responsibilities

  • Oversee implementation of HIV/TB strategy for children & adolescents years).
  • Support Implementation of high yield strategies to improve case finding, linkage to care and support enhanced adherence to ART and viral suppression for children, adolescents and caregivers living with HIV in supported subdistricts and facilities.
  • Conduct monthly and quarterly data analysis and review of programme performance against targets/programme outputs.
  • Work with district lead and Cluster or Subdistrict technical teams to develop Quality Improvement plans for poor performance areas.
  • Support the development & implementation of package of care interventions for adolescents at health facility level.
  • Support the implementation of Family Care Days across the district and AYFS programme at the organisation's support sites.
  • Use performance to guide support activities for the organisation Clinical advisors, AYP, VTP technical team and Cluster management and technical team.
  • Facilitate the analysis of the VL completion and suppression using the NHLS VL RfA and other available data systems to identify the gaps and challenges and u assist with the planning and implementation of QI plans to address the gaps.
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Team Management, coaching and supervision:

  • Work closely with other partners supporting Paeds & Adolescent programmes within the district to share best practices and align activities.
  • Be actively involved in Cluster programme planning, review and other meetings to provide TA to DOH at various levels.

Requirements:


  • MBChB degree
  • Valid HPCSA registration as Independent Practitioner
  • Minimum 2 years' post community service clinical experience
  • HIV Management training essential
  • Experience in training an advantage.
  • Experience in engaging with children and caregivers around disclosure in children.
  • Experience with management of (donor) public health programmes, an advantage
  • Quality Improvement and project management skills, an advantage
  • Knowledge of strategy and other Health related policies

Salary:
Up to R77,000.00 per month


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Cape Town,

Western Cape:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
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