ACC Medical Officer at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position

The primary purpose of the Medical Officer (MO) is to implement the Advanced Clinical Care (ACC) programme. The incumbent will be responsible for the development of annual work plans at district level, reports, training, case management and mentorship activities linked to ACC.

The incumbent will work effectively across teams, demonstrating intercultural and disciplinary sensitivity and ensure all project activities are evidence based. The MO will be responsible for the coordination, execution, control and completion of all ACC linked targets for the relevant district, ensuring they align with current funder strategy and Department of Health goals.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
• Postgraduate Diploma in HIV/AIDS Clinical Management or equivalent
• 5 years’ working experience in HIV treatment, including TB/HIV integration
• Valid code 08 driver’s licence
• Fluent in English and/or isiXhosa
• Clear criminal record
• Ability to travel extensively within the assigned district

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Case management and stakeholder relations
• Training and facilitation
• Manage referral pathways
• Support ACC Call Centre
• Monitor operational performance
• Mentoring and capacity development
• Data analytics and reporting

Skills and Competencies    

• Conversant with South Africa’s National Strategic Plan on HIV, TB and STIs 2017–2022 (NSP) and the Treatment and Retention Acceleration Plan (TRAP)
• Experience in clinical facilitation
• Excellent communication (verbal & written)
• MS Office
• Attention to detail
• Decision making
• Excellent presentation skills
• Sound judgement

Closing Date: 10th, March 2022