Technical Advisor Advanced Clinical Care (ACC) at BroadReach

Role Purpose

• S/he will provide results-orientated clinical, programmatic, strategic and technical leadership & expertise to strengthen quality and effectiveness of the Advanced HIV Clinical Care programme across BroadReach supported facilities, districts and province; with specific focus on improving patient outcomes with regards to Advanced HIV/TB. Technical Advisor ACC will manage & implement strategies and ensure alignment to BroadReach business approach across the supported facilities and districts within the supported province.

Key Accountabilities (included but not limited to)
In your role as Technical Advisor Advanced Clinical Care (ACC) you will:

• Set, guide and implement standards which will form the foundation of quality of Advanced Clinical Care programme management.
• Create, implement and monitor the implementation of strategies and SOPs pertaining to Advanced HIV/TB programme management.
• Provide “state of the art” guidance and leadership on the design and implementation of modalities, interventions and “best practices” in Advanced Clinical Care programme management.
• Input into the design and monitoring of Advanced HIV/TB Clinical Care services rendered by district-based staff from BroadReach, community-based partners, sub-grantees and service providers
• Collaborate to set guidelines, protocols and an M&E framework for a functional and seamless interface for ACC patients along the 90-90-90 continuum.
• Ensure training in advanced HIV/TB clinical care, to relevant BroadReach and DOH cadres in supported districts is accomplished to a high standard.
• Serve in an advisory capacity towards relevant outputs at district/provincial levels within DOH and PEPFAR, building relationships and establishing foundations for current and future opportunities for BroadReach with key stakeholders at national and provincial levels

Qualifications
Essential qualifications

• Medical degree registered with HPCSA essential
• Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Officer with valid MPS
• Post graduate Certificate in Clinical HIV/AIDS Management

Desirable Qualifications

• Public Health qualification and infectious disease sub-specialization advantageous.
• Qualification in Advanced Health Management
• Degree in Business Administration advantageous

Experience & Skills

• A minimum of 8 years of postgraduate experience within the Healthcare environment including a minimum of 5 years of full-time medical practice within the public sector
• A minimum of 6 years of postgraduate experience within the HIV/AIDS program inclusive of clinical management and understanding of core care and treatment programs essential
• A minimum of 5 years of postgraduate experience in rendering and training in Advanced Clinical Care
• A minimum of 3 years of postgraduate experience working with USAID, CDC, PEPFAR and any other donor funded projects or programs across multiple facilities simultaneously
• Experience in teaching and supervision of medical personnel in HIV/AIDS programs is essential with experience in delivering presentations and facilitating workshops
• Experience in conducting clinical audits with subsequent technical assistance and report compilation is essential
• Experience in setting up, implementing and monitoring Advanced Clinical Care (Viraemia) Clinics within Public Health Facilities is essential.
• Comprehensive knowledge of issues and current evidence related to HIV/AIDS is essential
• Proficiency in MS Office is essential
• Fluency in English
• Valid driver’s license and own car
• Flexibility to travel
• Computer literacy and skills in a statistical program (e.g. SPSS, EPI info) is advantageous
• Evidence of medical publications would be advantageous

Organisation

• Understanding of South African Government DOH Priorities, Programmes, mandates and planning cycle is essential
• Familiarity with the concepts, practices and procedures of the Department of Health is essential
• Up-to-date knowledge of changing policies, guidelines and mandates relevant to job function and operating environment is essential

Advantageous would be prior knowledge and understanding of:

• donor regulations and procedures
• data sources and indicator definitions
• 90-90-90 process, tools, templates, cascades and target advantageous
  but these would be essential within 3 months of being in the role

Personal qualities & Behavioural competencies
Personal qualities

• Shows determination, drive and commitment to goals and desired outcomes as well as improving delivery of services. takes responsibility for work activities and follows through on commitments and on agreed implementation.
• Uses creative reasoning to design collaborations across and outside of the organization to address key underlying issues identified
• Can integrate information from a variety of sources,
• Is solution focused
• Has a customer centric mindset

Behavioural qualities

• Facilitation skills
• Consulting & Advising
• Planning and organizing
• Analytical and integrative thinking
• Results orientation

BroadReach Culture Cornerstones

• We serve a mission greater than ourselves
• We do better everyday
• We are solutions driven not problem focused
• We turn all customers into raving fans