Technical Advisor TB/HIV at BroadReach

Purpose of the position
She/he will provide results-orientated clinical, programmatic, strategic and technical leadership & expertise to strengthen quality and effectiveness of BroadReach TB/HIV programs; with specific focus on increasing access, utilization, quality and patient outcomes with regards to TB/HIV.  Manage & develop strategy and ensure alignment to BroadReach business approach

 Key Accountabilities 

• Set and guide standards which will form the foundation of quality of TB/HIV programme management. 
• Create and monitor the implementation of strategies and SOPs pertaining to TB/HIV programme management. 
• Provide “state of the art” guidance and leadership on the design and implementation of modalities, interventions and “best practices” in TB/HIV programme management 
• Input into the design and monitoring of TB/HIV 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 TB/HIV patients along the 90-90-90 continuum. 
• Serve in an advisory capacity towards relevant outputs at provincial and national levels within DOH and PEPFAR, building relationships and establishing foundations for current and future opportunities for BRHC with key stakeholders at national and provincial levels

Qualifications
Essential qualifications

• Medical degree registered with HPCSA essential 
• Registration with HPCSA with valid MPS 
• Desirable qualifications
• Public Health qualification and infectious disease sub-specialization advantageous.  
• Degree in Business Administration advantageous

 Experience & skills

• A minimum of 6 years of postgraduate experience within the Healthcare environment including a minimum of 2 years of full-time medical practice within the public sector 
• A minimum of 4 years of postgraduate experience within the TB/HIV arena inclusive of clinical management and understanding of core care and treatment programs essential 
• A minimum of 4 years of postgraduate experience working with USAID, CDC, PEPFAR and any other donor funded projects or programs across multiple districts simultaneously 
• Experience in teaching and supervision of medical personnel in TB/HIV 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 
• Comprehensive knowledge of issues and current evidence related to TB/HIV 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: 

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

 Personal qualities & Behavioural competencies

• 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 
• Facilitation skills  
• Results orientation  
• Problem solving  
• Consulting & Advising  
• Integrative Thinking 

 Capabilities
Winning, Enabling and Delivery of Projects

• Opportunity Development, Capture Management, Proposal Development, Organized, Disciplined, Analytical

People Leadership/Self Leadership

• Selections, Development, Delegation, Example, Self-Confidence, Independently responsible, Curiosity, Change Management

Strategic and Holistic Decision Making

• Governance and legal awareness, Financial acumen, Risk management, Strategic perspective

Relationship Management

• Institutional Representations, Taking the long view, Building common ground, Mutual respect, Responsiveness, Standing for the other, Engagement