{"id":56415,"date":"2020-08-10T15:32:42","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T13:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/?p=56415"},"modified":"2020-08-10T15:32:42","modified_gmt":"2020-08-10T13:32:42","slug":"the-aurum-institute-current-available-job-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistsouthafrica.com\/the-aurum-institute-current-available-job-opportunity.html","title":{"rendered":"The Aurum Institute Current Available Job Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Aurum Institute is offering a great opportunity to suitably qualified and experienced staff to contribute towards our mission to improve the health of people and communities through innovation in Global Health Research and Systems.
\nWe are focused on research, support and implementing integrated approaches to managing TB and HIV.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Senior Doctor Advisor X2<\/strong> <\/p>\n PURPOSE OF THIS ROLE<\/strong> TECHNICAL WORK RESPONSIBILITIES<\/strong> Qualifications\/Professional Membership<\/strong> Advantageous<\/strong> Work Proven Experience<\/strong> Advantageous<\/strong> Other Requirements<\/strong> GENERAL INFORMATION<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Parktown, Gauteng, South Africa
\nReference:<\/strong> # (TS\/2020\/07\/24\/06)(MN) Parktown
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Permanent
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nThe Senior Doctor Advisor is responsible for providing clinical advice and strategic direction to the Technical Division, specifically the health programmes division. The position will be responsible for providing strategic input relating to one or more programme area in the field of HIV and Tuberculosis. The incumbent will provide general technical oversight, training, mentorship for other cadres working in the programmes.<\/p>\n
\nResponsibilities will include and not be limited to the following
\n\u2022Provide clinical guidance and strategic direction to Aurum\u2019s programmes in HIV and TB clinical care
\n\u2022Develop training resource material for health care providers within the field of HIV and TB management as required
\n\u2022Manage implementation and adaption of training strategies for health care providers
\n\u2022Mentor and supervise mentoring activities of subordinates, clinicians and other stakeholders
\n\u2022Perform clinical audits where required
\n\u2022Contribute to development of operational plans and assist in writing timely and accurate reports on the activities undertaken by the division
\n\u2022Form and maintain positive relations with internal and external customers, public sector services and other stakeholders
\n\u2022Analyse data pertinent to programme area and develop strategies for programme improvement in that area
\n\u2022Identify gaps in programme areas and skills or capacity and develop strategies to address these
\n\u2022Engage in programme review on a quarterly basis and provide feedback to internal and external stakeholders
\n\u2022Document and disseminate best practice examples through stakeholder forums or peer reviewed journals and publications, collaborating
\nwith research division if necessary.
\n\u2022Maintain close relations with the district and sub-district public sector services and contribute to their operational plans where relevant
\n\u2022Support the public health division:<\/p>\n\n
\n\u2022A Medical degree and a registered Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA
\n\u2022Diploma in HIV management<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Certificate in Project Management<\/p>\n
\n\u2022At least 6 years\u2019 experience in HIV care and treatment
\n\u2022Experience in mentoring other health professionals
\n\u2022Experience in developing training resources related to the field of HIV and Tuberculosis
\n\u2022A proven ability to be creative in knowledge transfer methodologies and training of peers and other health care workers
\n\u2022A track record of being able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a willingness to learn about other medical
\ndisciplines
\n\u2022Excellent analytical and writing skills<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Rural health experience advantageous
\n\u2022Experience in Quality Improvement methodology advantageous<\/p>\n
\n\u2022SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
\n\u2022Basic\/Advanced computer skills
\n\u2022Driver\u2019s license
\n\u2022Own car
\n\u2022Moderate overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required
\n\u2022Willing to work overtime<\/p>\n
\nNB: Applicants must have a valid work-permit to work in their country of origin\/residence.
\nPlease provide current relevant references for background checks.
\nPlease note that if you did not apply through SkillsMap your application will not be considered.<\/p>\n