Latest Vacancies at The Aurum Institute

Description

Monitoring Sites:

• Ensure documenting, reporting, supervision and supporting of Staff assigned to the project site
• Coordinate/Participate all other stakeholders providing HIV/AIDS, TB care within the sub-district
• Efficient functioning of sites
• Optimise and oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency

Project Management

• Develop program management tools and systems to ensure effective and efficient running of the program.
• Programme evaluation to determine impact of changes made
• Projects delivered to Workplan
• Evaluate performance using Key Metrics and address issues to improve it
• Identifying potential problems or challenges within a project and ensure corrective action
• Compile Quality Area and priority programs reports
• Liaison with External and Internal Stakeholders towards achievement of operational
• Maintain positive relations and open communications with relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Report progress to Stakeholders (funders, collaborators, clients) on a regular basis
• Report to Senior Executives on progress and issues
• Drive Team performance
• Ensure that the appropriate Budget is developed and agreed by all relevant parties
• General administration
• Human Capital Management

Requirements

Education / Professional Membership

• Four-year Bachelor’s Degree from college or university in Public Health, Social Science, Nursing, Medicine or related field
• Certificate in Project Management

Advantageous

• Registration at SANC
• Certificate in Management
• Knowledge and understanding of quality improvement

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a medical healthcare environment with at least 2 years’ senior management experience
• Experience in dealing with HIV/AIDS and TB
• At least 2 years’ experience in Project Management
• Experience in analysing data and summarising vast amounts of data into graphs

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Description

The NIMART Nurse is responsible for providing holistic and comprehensive HIV AIDS clinical care to Patients and performing Clinical Procedures and administering processes according to professional protocol.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Provide Clinical Services
• Administrative duties
• Liaison with Stakeholders
• Human Capital Management

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university
• Registration with South African Nursing Council
• Completed NIMART Course
• Dispensing Certificate
• Advanced Diploma in Primary Health Care

Experience

• Minimum of two years related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Adequate knowledge of HIV / AIDS patient management
• At least two years’ experience in Public Health Care environment

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Description

The purpose of this position is to provide highly experienced and efficient clinical services under the supervision of the Professional Nurse whilst adhering to all relevant policies and regulations.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, safe and effective evidence based clinical procedures to achieve identified health outcomes
• Manage daily activities required for the implementation of the research study
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with the South African Nursing Council and the Health Professions Council of South Africa
• Enforce the rights of all participants and maintain cultural sensitivity
• Plan and evaluate clinical procedures in consultation with the multidisciplinary team
• Provide progress reports and recommendations on increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of processes

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Nursing Degree
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council
• Good Clinical Practice Certificate  
• HIV/AIDS Counselling and Management Certificate

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ related experience and/or training
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical or public health research
• Extensive counselling experience Advantageous
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in HIV/AIDS and TB related accountabilities

Requirements

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Valid Driver’s License and own vehicle

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Description

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Generate study files and required study documentation
• Record all paper forms received
• Reviews paper forms for completeness, accuracy and consistency
• Capturing the data accurately from paper forms into a project specific database according to Aurum specific guidelines
• Verifies data from paper forms with data already captured on the electronic database
• Supports the data management team in all data management functions
• Adheres to all data management SOP’s, guidelines and confidentiality agreements
• Completes daily time sheets
• Implements a filing system for study-related case report forms and other documentation

Requirements

Education

• Grade 12

Advantageous

• GCP training

Experience

• One-year experience in data capturing

Requirements

• Advanced computer skills
• Advanced Microsoft office skills

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Description

Project Leadership:

• Take a leadership role in research projects, overseeing the design, execution, and analysis of experiments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines and milestones are met.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior research staff, fostering a collaborative and productive research environment.

Scientific Outputs:

• Drive the development of scientific publications, including research articles, conference papers, and other relevant outputs.
• Contribute intellectually to the design and interpretation of experiments, ensuring the robustness and reliability of scientific findings.
• Stay abreast of advancements in the field, integrating new knowledge into ongoing research activities.

Patient Recruitment and Informed Consent:

• Oversee the recruitment process, working closely with study coordinators to identify and enrol eligible participants.
• Ensure informed consent procedures are implemented and ethical considerations are maintained throughout the trial.

Clinical Oversight:

• Provide clinical expertise and guidance to the research team, including investigators, study coordinators, and support staff.
• Monitor patient safety and trial conduct, promptly addressing any medical or ethical concerns that may arise during the trial.

Collaboration and Networking:

• Foster collaborations with external research institutions, industry partners, and other stakeholders to enhance research opportunities.
• Represent the organisation at conferences, workshops, and other scientific events to build a strong network within the research community.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

EXPERIENCE

• TB and HIV clinical management

REQUIREMENTS

• A valid registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Experience in clinical/implementation research.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Training in epidemiology and biostatistics
• Project management experience
• Demonstrated ability to write scientific papers.
• Willingness to travel 40% time.
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Valid Driver’s License
• Own car
• Willing to work overtime.
• The successful candidate will be required to work for certain days and hours.