Job Opportunities at The Aurum Institute

Description
Work Description

The Radiographer is responsible for:

• Providing a high standard of radiographic chest x-ray imaging, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for reading images whilst ensuring that patients receive high-quality care and linkage to appropriate services.
• Liaising with relevant district/sub-district management teams and facilities for planning and allocation purposes.
• Communicating effectively with facility-based outreach teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality service.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Ensure clients sign the consent forms before X-ray exposure.
• Ensure that the Ionizing Radiation (for Medical Exposure) Regulations are adhered to.
• Record accurate patient information relating to dose and use of consumables.
• Keep accurate patient records including recording radiation dose and exposure factors.
• Provides support and reassurance to patients who may be unwell or have barriers to understanding.
• Develop a sound knowledge of the equipment used to be aware of malfunctions and errors and to report them.
• Participate in the district/sub-district and facility development of operational plans for the deployment of the mobile DCXR.
• Maintain effective working relationships with outreach teams and facility staff.
• Liaise with the Radiologist/Medical officer for diagnostic and technical advice and support.
• Support referral and linkage to care for incidental CXR findings not requiring presumptive TB testing.
• Work with the team to ensure that all data is collected and verified to ensure data quality.
• Set up and prepare for daily activities.
• Supervise the teams to ensure day to day direct service delivery. Read and interpret Documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Write routine Reports and Correspondence.
• Speak effectively before Groups/Stakeholders of the Company
• Define problems, collect Data, establishes facts and draw valid conclusions
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Requirements
Education

• National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Radiography
• HPCSA registration as a Radiographer

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Radiographer

Advantageous

• Six (6) months experience in a Supervisory position
• Private practice number will be an added advantage.

Requirements

• Own car
• Valid driver’s licence
• Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) by land or air if required
• Knowledge of relevant Legislation
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Willing to work overtime. 

Knowledge, skills, and competencies 

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to build relationships with clients and district/sub-district management team.
• Non-judgmental, trustworthy, and empathetic personality
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Mentorship and capacity building skills
• Innovative thinking, initiative, and leadership qualities
• Intermediate Computer skills, including electronic mail, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics etc.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills

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Description
Job Purpose

• The Data Capturer will work with facilities and will ensure that key data quality dimensions such as validity, reliability, integrity, precision, timeliness, accuracy, worth, completeness, confidentiality and ethics are met for all data collected at facility and community levels. This position will contribute to the development and maintenance of the high standard of data collected and reported and assists with conducting routine data quality assessment (RDQA) or data quality audit. The Data capturer will work closely with M&E officers, Data Quality monitors, managers, Quality improvement advisors, QI officers and district health information managers to provide oversight and technical support on improving data quality to facility and community level staff as well as data capturers through facility level supervision and support visits, capacity building and data quality assurance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Experience in capturing data in electronic databases, Health related is an added advantage.
• Fully computer literate (proficient working knowledge of MS office, including databases)
• Experience in data management and data verification
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• High attention to details
• Strong team player with exceptional people skills, broad minded and able to manage a varied and multicultural environment
• Strengthening and capacity building on existing national health information systems such as EDR.Web, TIER.Net, DHIS, HPRS and others) to enhance data visibility via dashboards and cascade analysis to enhance programme improvement.
• Support in conducting Onsite Data Verifications (OSDV).
• Provide technical support and assistance on Filing System.
• Provide technical support and assistance on clearing of Data Capturing backlogs
• Review of data extracts and providing Feedback.
• Support data capturing related activities at beyond zero as the need arises. 
• Participate in quality improvement projects.
• Participate in district and sub-district MERL meetings, workshops and discussions to provide ongoing technical support
• Any other duties as may be determined necessary

Requirements
Level of education

• Grade 12

Advantage

• Post Matric Diploma/Degree Qualification will be an added advantage.
• Previous Exposure in HIV/AIDS and TB Prevention programmes (added advantage) 

Job requirement and work experience

• 2 years data capturing experience.
• 2 years office work experience
• Experience of working on DCXR containers or trucks
   

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Job purpose:

• The Asset Officer plays a key supporting role in ensuring fixed assets owned, leased or rented by the Organization are maintained at a high standard. To manage assets linked to a Global Fund TB Programme, the incumbent will maintain an accurate inventory to track assets. The ideal candidate will have practical experience in the asset management and the associated administrative processes. The position will collaborate closely with the procurement officers to ensure that assets are logged accurately.

Job related requirements.

• Sound knowledge Assets control and Management
• Bar coding manage system and reporting 
• Knowledge and experience of Department of Health (DOH) Asset Management Systems especially on Global Fund Grant
• Proven technical report writing and presentation skills
• Coordinate, log, and storage of assets
• Ensure distribution of assets with tracking, delivery, and acknowledgement of asset transfer
• Coordinate and collaborate asset purchase orders with procurement and finance team

Requirements
Qualifications

• A National Diploma in accounting or business-related field with accounting as a major or equivalent qualification; or two years related working experience on Global Fund doing asset / fleet management
• Two years related working experience on Global Fund doing asset / fleet management

Advantage

• Project management facilities management, logistics/supply chain, building systems, property administration or related fields certification.

Other inherent requirements

• Ability to prepare Audit Documents
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a high-profile, highly pressured environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• A valid South African Driver’s License
• Computer literacy with ability to work on different Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc.
   

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Description

• The General Assistant maintains site facilities including cleaning of buildings and offices.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Cleaning and general maintenance services
• Boardroom preparation for meetings
• Beverage-making services

Duties

• Maintain the premises
• Clean all allocated site offices and restrooms
• Preparing of tea and coffee for guests and visitors at Aurum Institute
• Prepare boardrooms for meetings
• Conduct approved maintenance
• Distribution and record keeping of consumables
• Record and report all maintenance required to the Operational Manager onsite
• Provide recommendations on cleaning products and consumables
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Identify own developmental needs and provide recommendations
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures according to prescribed legislation
• Report all unsafe activities to Corporate Operations Manager/Director Corporate Operations
• Adhere to decision making procedures

Requirements

• Education
• Grade 12

Advantageous

• Prior cleaning experience (highly preferred)

Experience

• 6 months to 1 year experience of general office hygiene services and maintenance in a corporate environment

Requirements

• Confidentiality
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa,
• Knowledge of basic office etiquette
• A high standard for cleanliness
• Advanced cleaning skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision
• Physical stamina
• Excellent listening and communication skills, including clear speech
• Establish effective and trusting work relationships
• Must have social skills and be a team player, performance oriented, and self-motivated
   

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Description

• We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Research Assistant for a study focused on recruiting inmates from correctional facilities and providing comprehensive follow-up post-release. This role involves recruitment efforts within correctional facilities, conducting follow-up activities post-release, and leading a team of dedicated professionals to ensure the study's success.

Main areas of responsibility

Recruitment:

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to engage inmates within correctional facilities.
• Collaborate with correctional facility staff to facilitate recruitment efforts.
• Conduct informational sessions and interviews with potential study participants.
• Maintain accurate records of recruitment activities and participant information.

Follow-up:

• Establish and maintain contact with study participants post-release through telephonic communication and home visits
• Provide support and resources to participants to facilitate successful reintegration into society.
• Document and report follow-up activities and participant progress.

Administrative Tasks:

• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for recruitment and follow-up activities.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing recruitment and follow-up outcomes for study stakeholders.
• Data capturing

Requirements
Qualification

• Grade 12
• Post-Matric Qualification

Work experience

• Minimum two years’ experience in research projects recruiting, enrolling, and following up study participants.

Advantageous

• Prior experience with recruitment and follow-up of individuals from correctional facilities.

Skills required (Technical, functional, & behavioural)

• Demonstrated understanding of the complexity of issues relating to community reintegration of former inmates.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Windows-based programmes).
• Ability to assess client needs and provide relevant referrals.
• Ability to provide assistance in making appointments for clients, as needed.
• Ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
• Needs to demonstrate consistent professional conduct and meticulous attention to detail.
• The role includes sharing of driving duties (a driver license will be an added advantage).