HIV/TB Technical Lead (Gauteng) at The Aurum Institute

Description

• Aurum will be pursuing USAID’s “Achieving and Sustaining HIV/TB Epidemic Control in the Gauteng Province” Activity. The goal of the Activity is to support long, healthy lives for the population of Gauteng Province by achieving and sustaining HIV/TB epidemic control. USAID aims to reach this goal by achieving the following strategic objectives:
• Close the gaps to HIV epidemic control
• Sustain health gains through strengthened, improved, and resilient health systems; and
• Leverage community, civil society, traditional structures, and private sector partnerships to improve and sustain service delivery and client outcomes
• Aurum is seeking a technical expert to lead activities related to the delivery of HIV/TB prevention, care and treatment services in public health facilities and community structures, ensuring a high quality of services and seamless linkage between facility and community support services.
• The role will report directly to the project Chief of Party, and indirectly to the Aurum Global Health Programme; and will be based in the  Gauteng Province.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and provide expertise for the design and implementation of high-quality HIV/TB prevention, care and treatment support strategies for the project, adapting global and regional technical resources and tools as needed for the local context
• Identify technical assistance needs and resources among public sector, community and other private sector providers in delivering HIV/TB prevention, care and treatment services
• Working with the Chief of Party and project management team, lead, coordinate and manage the performance of HIV/TB clinical and related technical staff toward achieving the project’s deliverables and targets
• Liaise with USAID, other USG-supported HIV/TB projects, Gauteng Department of Health (DOH) and any other relevant entities to assure complementarity and collaboration in project activities, efficient use of resources, and timely delivery of HIV & TB prevention, care, and treatment interventions
• Design and oversee a quality assurance program for clinical and related technical aspects of the project
• Develop and implement strategies to promote transfer of essential HIV and HIV/TB related program management and technical skills to local resources within the province in collaboration with the DOH, local NGO and private sector organisations.
• Liaise and share lessons with other HIV/TV technical specialist in the organization as necessary

Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• A medical qualification degree or nursing degree and postgraduate qualification in HIV (and TB) management
• Specialized knowledge and demonstrated expertise in comprehensive HIV and HIV/TB service delivery at the provincial, district and facility/site level
• A minimum 10 years’ experience in HIV programme management with progressively increasing responsibility in designing, implementing, and managing large HIV/TB programs within the local context.
• A minimum five years’ experience managing or supporting the management of international donor-funded health programs, preferably PEPFAR specific
• A minimum 10 years’ work experience in supporting essential comprehensive HIV/TB services in resource-limited settings
• A solid technical and administrative understanding of both public and private sector health delivery systems in South Africa
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with senior medical and government officials
• Experience in leading and managing a technical team composed of several technical experts, and in fostering teamwork
• Demonstrated written, presentation, and communication skills in English

Requirements

• Applicant should be residing permanently in Gauteng Province.
• 100% LOE