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TB Medical Officer Contractor KwaZulu Natal / eThekwini

TB HIV Care, in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. TB HIV Care provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly-evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose

The TB Medical Officer will apply their clinical knowledge and expertise to capacitate and mentor facility-based staff in the diagnosis of sputum-negative TB, including clinical TB diagnosis based on DCXR, childhood TB diagnosis and assessment for LTBI and treatment.

Minimum requirements:

• MBChB Degree
• HPCSA registration
• At least 3 years’ experience in prevention and care of TB patients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate in English.Afrikaans or isiXhosa
• Valid driver’s licence
• Clear criminal record

Key Performance Areas

1. Capacity building and mentorship:

• Maintain effective relationships with district and facility clinical management structures
• Work closely with MDR District Coordinator and Training team to develop mentorship programme and support capacitation of facility-based staff in the diagnosis of sputum-negative TB and TB with atypical presentation
• Support mobile digital CXR teams with clinical expertise and mentorship
• Build capacity around assessment of LTBI and provision of treatment to high risk groups including children

5yrs and contacts DR-TB patients * Build capacity and provide technical expertise and guidance in the clinical care of HIV/TB patients at a district level

2. Quality assurance and improvement:

• Ensure quality clinical care in supported facilities
• Work in collaboration with the District QI Advisor and M&E Officer to support quality improvement activities and promote provision of high-quality service
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement activities, including responding to queries
• Support adherence to infection prevention control protocols

3. Reporting:

• Support adverse drug safety monitoring (ADSM) activities and roll out of pharmacovigilance monitoring system (PViMS)
• Build capacity in clinical staff to support implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems to improve TB and HIV prevention and care

4. Research:

• Participate in operational research and pilot projects implemented to improve DS- and DR-TB prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care
• Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of the mentorship programme
• Liaise with research and Department of Health partners in evaluation of activities

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Good leadership, mentoring and people management skills
• Proficient computer skills including email, record keeping, routine database activity, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software
• Excellent attention to detail and deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders
• Good problem-solving ability
• Very good reasoning ability
• Previous exposure within an NGO/NPO environment
• Mentorship and capacity building skills
• Must have prior knowledge and experience of TB case management
• Attention to detail, good time management and monitoring skills

Closing Date: 20 November 2019

165-062 NPO PBO 930052409 2015/122776/08

Ad Visible Until: 20 November 2019