Job Vacancies at Isibani Development Partners

Subject line:” (UGU) DCDR 002”

Job Overview:

The Driver /Data Capturer responsibility is to drive the mobile DXCR Van and to maintain capturing of patients’ information, collate information and prepare reports for submission and presentation to the organization, and National Dept of Health. Supporting Mobile Digital Chest X-Ray (DCXR) Van and Community Outreach Data activities and reports to the Community Engagement and Linkage Manager.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Driver 

• Inspect the vehicle for defects before, during and after Mobile DCXR Van outreach and report faults to the relevant officer.
• Drive the Mobile DCXR Van to identified hotspot as per request of the TSO, ENAs, ENs, Sub-district and District.
• Ensuring compliance with all Isibani Development Partners and local driving laws and regulations.
• Maintenance Vehicle including regular check-ups, cleanings, and fueling.
• Maintaining an accurate vehicle log.
• Working with the office to manage daily vehicle and trip scheduling as needed.
• Maintaining accurate records and paperwork on all vehicle-related purchases and maintenance.
• Providing safe transportation to and from identified Hotspot outreach for the programme.

Data Capture

• Document all patient’s records coming for DCXR before receiving the services.
• Advise clients on the processes to follow for DCXR.
• Capture client’s information prior to DCXR examination.
• Communicate with EN regarding patients results and do follow up.
• Administer transportation logistics, stationery, and medical supplies for the DCXR services.
• Link all clients to ENAs with signs and symptoms for testing (Sputum Collection) and diagnosis.
• Link all the clients to ENAs who received TB suggestive at the Mobile DCXR Van to ensure linkage to care to facilities in the area where DCXR services is being provided.
• ENAs to ensure that all the clients linked to care are submitted to TB Focal Point/Room/Data Capture to register and capture in Tier.net.
• Ensure accurate daily data capturing and consolidation for all reached Hotspots.
• Ensure that data is transmitted to relevant M&E Officers and Isibani managers within the set timeframes.
• Participate in data quality management by performing systems verifications, data quality assurance and control measures.
• Collect weekly activity schedule from Community Office and share with Administration support, Radiographer and Isibani M&E Officer.
• Archive patients records in the files.
• Complete daily, weekly, monthly reporting templates accurately and timely submission thereof.

Required Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Have basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS and TB
• Experience working with DOH data and/or M&E systems.
• Experience of working on Tier.Net and/ or EDR-Web will be added advantage.
• Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Excel
• Proficiency in written and verbal English communication and one indigenous language
• Excellent driving record.
• Ability to use and capture on a mobile tablet.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic administrative task.
• Computer literacy will be added advantage.

Qualification Requirements

• Candidates must be in possession of a Matric.
• Must be proficient in MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Excel.
• Have basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS and TB
• Must be residing within UGU District where the post is located.
• Proof of residence must be attached (Municipality bill)
• A post matric qualification will be advantageous.
• Two years working experience in data collection, capturing and analysis.
• Experience of working on Tier.Net and/ or EDR-Web will be added advantage.
• At least two years of work experience as a driver
• Valid South African code 10 driver’s license + PDP and must be willing to travel.

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ob Overview:

The role of the Professional Nurse is to provide registration of patients who are diagnosed with TB in hospitals. Improve quality standards for recording of TB data in hospital. Coordinate the down referral of patients diagnosed in the hospital and follow up patients reached the clinic as well as close contact tracing. Work closely with information officers in the hospital. Coordinate TB specific training based on the need and participate in district quarterly TB and data review meetings

Key Responsibilities Include

• Improve quality standards for recording, reporting of TB data in the hospital.
• Register patients who are diagnosed with TB in the hospital.
• Coordinate the down referral of patients diagnosed in the hospital and follow up to confirm that they reached the clinic and close contacts are traced.
• supervise and monitor capturing of TB data in the information system by the data capturer.
• Collate the data in the TB identification register for the hospital for reporting.
• Coordinate TB activities in the hospital, in close collaboration with hospital management.
• Compile quarterly reports for SR program manager and district TB/HAST Manager
• Coordinate the finding cases actively, separating safely and treating effectively (FAST) strategy and QI activities in the hospital.
• Work closely with information officers in the hospital.
• Support in-hospital TB and HIV care and Infection prevention and control activities
• Promote the provision of treatment for latent TB infection (LTBI) in eligible patients.
• Map their feeder clinics and create and maintain a data base
• Participate in district quarterly TB and data review meetings.
• Coordinate TB specific training based on the need.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Innovative thinking, initiative, and leadership skills.
• Good conflict resolution skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Time management skills
• Stakeholder management skills
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Qualification and Experience:

• Diploma in Nursing or Bachelor’s degree (B. Cur).
• Qualification in Community health nursing or Primary Health Care will be an advantage.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in public health care sector
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in clinical management of TB and HIV
• Sound knowledge on TB/HIV data tools and systems
• Sound leadership and people management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license

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Job Overview:

The role of the District Pharmacist (DP)is to provide overall coordination of the pharmaceutical services with particular focus on TB and adjuvant medicines. The DP will work closely with the District Pharmacist and report directly to the Assistant Program Manager at District level who will monitor day to day activities and approve timesheets. This position requires a good understanding of the medicine quantification, procurement, and supply chain management systems to ensure reliable procurement, storage, control, and distribution of quality medicines.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Technical / Management

• Develop overall district work plan with clear roles, responsibilities, outputs and timeframes in collaboration with the District Pharmacist
• Supervise pharmacy assistants at facility level.
• Monitor stock levels and ordering patterns by health facilities.
• Ensure adequate stock levels for TB medicines and facilitate redistribution of stock when shortages occur.
• Monitor implementation of drug management policies and standard operating procedures in the district
• Provide mentoring and in service training on stock management for TB medicines (DS-TB, TPT and DR-TB).
• Support the implementation of a pharmacovigilance system (PVIMS)in the district.
• Support the re packaging of the Rifapentine and Isoniazid for 3HP implementation in the district.
• Facilitate rational use of TB medicines.
• Support the implementation of the CCMDD SOP for TB
• Support the implementation of the stock visibility system in the district.
• Identify, address, and escalate potential risks, barriers to effective implementation.
• Provide progress reports in district meetings and participate in DHMT meetings.
• Report daily or weekly to the district project/ programme manager, or as per organizations policies and procedure.
• Submit monthly activity reports as per workplan to the Assistant Programme Manager, district Pharmacist and TB manager.

Required Knowledge, skills and abilities.

• Excellent understanding of the National Drug policy, Good Pharmacy Practice
• Sound knowledge of the Pharmacy Act and the Medicine and Related Substances Control Act
• Good project management skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills (both interpersonal and written)
• Good training/ facilitation skills
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Good IT skills and understanding of existing information systems used in pharmaceutical services.
• Good understanding of the public sector medicine procurement, supply chain and distribution system
• Ability to function effectively under pressure, work independently and to take initiative.
• Willingness to conduct other duties as may be requested by the District Pharmacist or Manager.

Qualification and Experience

• An appropriate national diploma/degree accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council that allows for registration with the SAPC.
• Current registration with the SAPC.
• At least 3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical services
• Experience in administration and management.
• Valid driver’s license.