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Our client in Rustenburg is currently looking for a Locum occupational health nurse for a one week or longer period

An opportunity currently exists for the position stated below:

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE (RUSTENBURG)

The successful candidate will have to meet the following minimum requirements:

Qualifications:

• Grade 12
• Degree/Diploma in OH Nursing
• Certificate in Audiometry and registration with SASOHN
• Certificate in Spirometry
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience as an Occupational Health Nurse
• Must have at least 1 year experience in the mining industry

 The successful candidate will have to meet the following skill requirements:

• Must be medically fit
• Must be able to work overtime from time to time if required; depending on the volume of clients per day. Manage quality versus quantity
• Must assess the workload and work multi-tasking
• Must have supervisory skills
• Must operate effectively in a team, must be open-minded to learn the activities and broad spectrum of working in the company
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment
• Must be able to communicate, read and write in English

 The successful candidate’s duties/responsibilities will include amongst others:

• Rendering an Occupational Health Service to the clients of all Companies on a continuous basis in order to ensure health employees to work in their capacities

The salary will be discussed

Candidates should be available to start immediately

A Project Manager (Demand Creation and Social Mobilisation) School-Based HIV and GBV Prevention Programme vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in Parktown, Johannesburg - Gauteng.

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.

It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders.

Main purpose of the job

• To drive and support the development, evaluation and implementation of various communication and social mobilization components of the USAID School-Based HIV and GBV Prevention Programme project focused on adolescent girls and young women in 8 selected districts across 4 provinces

Location

• 8 Blackwood Avenue, Parktown, Johannesburg

Key performance areas

• Drive the social mobilization strategy for the project, effectively l locating, onboarding and liaising with community-based organizations and other stakeholders in the HIV prevention environment
• Liaise with the clinic, and district role players in order to successfully plan and coordinate social mobilization activities and in the selection of CBOs
• Ensure mobile team is well briefed on expectations for social mobilization activities, and are well supported to carry out their demand creation duties
• Ensure CBOs are equipped to submit budgets, quotes and invoices on time, in order to ensure processing of payments is timeous and manageable
• Working with colleagues, ensure IEC material necessary for effective social mobilization is delivered to sites on time
• Brief social media manager on content necessary to assist with social mobilization activations
• Coordinate branding (interior and exterior) of new and existing youth zones
• Ensure teams on the ground are skilled at report pulling
• Ensure reports are included in M&E data 
• Ability to conceptualize a strategic approach to the use of radio as part of the demand creation strategy
• Ability to liaise with radio consultants, and radio stations to ensure booking of programmes, timing and content direction
• Ensure radio programming falls within budget for the desired reach
• Ensure reach is collated and distributed to the M&E team for inclusion in demand creation data
• Ensure teams on the ground are comfortable with and utilize registers for M&E
• Assist the M&E team to develop and manage processes for regular, on time and accurate data from clusters
• Work with teams to create monthly reports on-demand creation performance, including analyses on the effectiveness of methods used to reach AGYW and translate them into clinic users for SRH services including PrEP
• Work with the project team to develop alternative strategies for implementation of demand creation once reports are collated
• Evaluate existing demand creation activities and materials, and effectively brief the design team on any adaptations. Refine and assess creative messages, graphics and materials; and create platforms for dissemination for diverse audiences, including trial participants, community, policy-makers and donors
• Ability to comprehend health-related content and communicate it (write/speak) in a user-friendly manner for a wide array of audiences
• Working with the team, develop and oversee the production of various promotional and marketing materials as needed by the project audience and stakeholders, this includes but is not limited to communication with AGYW, their parents, teachers and community members
• Ensure streamlining and quality control of communication materials: recruitment materials, presentations, infographics, etc.
• Assist the project team with communications-related project activities, designing creative interventions that are Knowledge-management and Communication based
• Support the development and management of participant communication and marketing strategies
• Contribute to project reports for internal and external dissemination on an ongoing basis
• Contribute to the development and review of the communication work plan and other strategic project documents for the effective implementation of the project
• Assist with training mobile teams, CBOs and other stakeholders on-demand creation strategy
• Ensure staff are able to effectively deliver feedback on successes and obstacles
• Assist Implementation Science department with proposal writing and fundraising

Required minimum education and training

• Relevant professional qualification in Marketing and/or Communications, Proficiency in MS office. Experience in Adobe Creative Suite Design Software a plus
• Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
• Experience with event management and social mobilization
• Ability to work with external service providers (CBOs, tech providers, radio consultants, events companies) and manage the full life cycle of the interaction
• Experience with strategic thinking for mass media programming, including radio
• Experience writing funding proposals for new grants
• Experience in developing communication campaigns using a range of platforms for diverse audiences (e.g. outreach and demand creation materials, meeting reports, website and social media content, viral video storylines, PowerPoint presentations)
• Experience in marketing/communications management
• Able to evaluate project performance and best practices in communication and demand creation and adapt for project needs
• Ability to coordinate and troubleshoot operational activities
• Ability to think conceptually and effectively communicate with the graphic design team
• Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills in English
• Creative, adaptable and willing to take initiative
• Excellent MS Office computer skills
• Ability to comprehend health-related content and communicate it (write/speak) in a user-friendly manner
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience in communications and/or marketing, graphic design, preferably in a public health, reproductive and sexual health environment

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 11 December 2020.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position. 

A District Manager: School-Based HIV and GBV Prevention Programme vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in the Nkangala District - Mpumalanga.

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.

It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders.

Main purpose of the job

• Coordinate DREAMS (School-Based HIV and GBV) program and oversee the district-level implementation of the program in order to ensure the delivery of outputs and support the technical assistance component and the training of SBSTs, SGBs and government officials where require

Location

• Nkangala District - Mpumalanga

Key performance areas

• Communicate, promote and support the implementation of the School-based HIV & GBV program at the district, sub-district and facility levels
• Provide programme implementation guidance and support to District team members to ensure delivery of program activities according to timelines and budgets
• Constant consultation and planning with the provincial manager and district teams
• Conduct regular meetings with the District team to ensure outputs are delivered and to review progress on the implementation plan
• Review district implementation plans for effective implementation of the program
• Identify the needs of the program at a district level and obtain the resources required
• Coordinate and troubleshoot all programme-related activities
• Oversee the rollout of training plan on the National School Safety Framework, SAFE schools, ISHP SOPs and other relevant training for the district, including conducting Training of trainers
• Through the provincial manager, work closely with the National School Safety manager and the capacity building adviser/consultant to ensure that capacity building activities are implanted in the district
• Monitor the delivery and quality of training at the district level
• Participate in monitoring activities mandated by the training of DoE Educators and support staff
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, feedback and support to the district training officer
• Participate in ongoing mentorship programmes initiated by other WRHI stakeholders
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training by obtaining feedback from stakeholders and/or relevant assessments
• Support the district team, ensuring that communication between the team is optimal and that program activities are coordinated and leveraged
• Ensure coordination across programme streams, ISHP, NSSF, Safe School, PrEP, Community Services and Linkage to care
• Support activities that promote and advocate for adolescent and youth-friendly service (AYFS) or youth zones at health facility and community level
• Maintain close communication with the M&E team to ensure adequate and regular reporting and documenting lesson learned and success stories
• Develop and effectively manage relationships with relevant Wits RHI structures
• Contribute to the achievement of Wits RHI’s corporate goals and objectives
• Develop and effectively manage relationships with external stakeholders including DBE, DOH, DSD, donors and partners
• Serve as a representative of the Schools' project on external forums / working groups in the district
• Coordinate programme activities with external agencies such as public health, NGO partners, regulatory bodies, donor monitoring and auditing agencies and others as necessary
• Supervise and manage line reporting (clinical mentor, operation coordinator, and training officer) in keeping with Wits RHI policies and procedures
• Attend to all staffing requirements and administration at a district level
• Supervise and manage the duties of supervisees to ensure optimal staff utilization and maintenance of sound labour relations
• Perform and facilitate performance assessments
• Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
• Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organization
• Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
• Provide day-to-day support to all project staff

Required minimum education and training

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Development Studies, Social Science, Public Health, Education, Management or related fields
• At least 3 - 5 Years of experience working in Health and Education sector, comprehensive package of SRH services including HTS, PrEP, PEP and STI screening, child protection, Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and youth programs
• Experience in working with SAG ministries (DBE, DSD, DOH) and other government departments
• Understanding and knowledge of HIV, SRH, PrEP and GBV
• Experience with PEPFAR funded project will be an added advantage
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, including report writing
• Able and willing to work flexible hours as needed and without constant or close supervision

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Able to maintain confidentiality, tact and professionalism at all times
• Able to exercise discretion, high levels of initiative and decision-making in consultation with the line manager
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Attention to granular details
• Ability to manage and lead a team
• The environment may at times be busy, noisy and need excellent organizational, time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks
• Able and willing to work flexible hours as needed and without constant or close supervision
• Must be a South African national or permanent resident with fluency in English and in at least one local indigenous South African language
• Must have a valid South African driver’s license and be willing to travel

Required minimum work experience

• Demonstrated role in strengthening coordination and facilitate project implementation at district level including sub-districts
• Understanding of the school environment and experience in working with government departments at all three levels of government
• Stakeholder engagement and management

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 11 December 2020.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position. 

A Demand Creation Officer: School-Based HIV and GBV Prevention Programme vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in the Ugu District Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal.

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.

It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders.

Main purpose of the job

• To create demand for the project’s targeted age range in relation to the project objectives – SRH services, HIV prevention – specifically oral PrEP, HIV care and treatment, GBV prevention services, mental health services ultimately encouraging accessing services in the mobile clinic van and linked facilities and partners within the project districts
• Identify young people at risk who would benefit from receiving services
• Facilitate and demonstrate available linkages to sexual reproductive health-related services (including PrEP) at fixed public health clinics and WRHI roving mobile units within that area
• Drive the mobile clinic van
• Facilitate community engagement and buy-in for the project and service delivery to young people through CBOs and other initiatives

Location

• Ugu District Municipality - KwaZulu-Natal 

Key performance areas

• Finding and motivating young people to undertake regular HIV testing, subscribing to SRH services and initiating on PrEP if relevant
• Creating community awareness and demand for PrEP, HIV, SRH, GBV and mental health services
• Facilitate awareness and prevention conversations with young people in communities in formal and non-formal environments
• Provide health talks on HIV and other Sexual Reproductive Health Issues (including PrEP)
• Work with colleagues to enhance project goals and outputs
• Identify the needs of the communities
• Supply and distribute IEC materials on a continuous basis to young people
• Build and maintain relationships with different stakeholders to enable the exchange of information to communities, and mobile clinic services
• Work closely with the project PrEP team to create demand (through different platforms – community events, radio shows, outreach programmes etc. ) in different settings, promote health awareness talks and distribution of various IEC materials to communities to raise the profile of PrEP as part of comprehensive SRH services
• Encourage and stimulate full participation by young people to utilize the mobile clinic services; with special attention to those who are usually forgotten, marginalized and overlooked (e.g. disabled)
• Identify hot spots where a large number of young people are located and not able to access health care services (or where young people congregate)
• Assist the data collection clerks (in particular those on mobile units) where possible to complete accurate information on those referred for comprehensive SRH services, screened, offered and initiated on PrEP
• Submit paper collection sheets to data capturers at stipulated anchor clinics in the area/district
• Report on daily activities done in order to update the monthly stats on the number of people educated and assist with compiling monthly reports
• Reports on blockages that may arise from the continuum – from identifying AGYW at highest risk, demand creation, referral through to initiation
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of your own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership of driving your own career by participating in ongoing training and development activities

Required minimum education and training

• Grade 12 (as a result of the needs of this project)
• Relevant professional qualification or certificates in community development, HIV and communications serve as an added advantage

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Good communication skills: must be able to speak local languages and English
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable, approachable, empathetic and willing to take initiative

Required minimum work experience

• Must have worked as a community mobilizer in a community-based organization or setting for at least 6 months and have knowledge of Sexual Health Education and HIV
• Experience in driving code 10 and vehicles, including license and PDP

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 07 December 2020.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position. 

A Research Medical Officer (Doctor) vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in Hillbrow, Johannesburg - Gauteng.

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.

It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders.

Main purpose of the job

• To recruit, screen and provide health care to patients participating in clinical trials according to study protocols

Location

• Hillbrow – Research Centre

Key performance areas

• Screen and enroll eligible patients in accordance with the study protocol and ethical guidelines
• Study the full history of the patient and discuss the relevant risk factors
• Review vital signs, perform a physical examination and make an appropriate assessment
• Clinical Management of participants according to standard or care, and/or protocol guidelines
• Appropriate treatment of participants
• Report adverse events and follow up patients according to the standard of care guidelines and/or protocol
• Proactively resolve protocol queries and missing data with the research team with attention to detail
• Completes patient logs
• Attend meetings as required
• Engage and meet with sponsors, monitors and other external stakeholders as required
• Clinical staff oversight and management (not direct line management)
• Review and act appropriately on results
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that the quality and productivity standards of your own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly and proactively to feedback
• Take ownership for driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as workshops, forums, conferences etc.
• Participate and give input in ad hoc projects and initiatives
• Identify research questions in the specialist area
• Write grants, protocols and ethics applications in order to fund and perform research studies
• Implement research studies in conjunction with the research teams
• Assist with clinical duties in research projects
• Attend and participate in organizational research meetings

Required minimum education and training

• MBBCh Degree or Equivalent

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Research and epidemiology experience
• Well organized, ordered, systematic and analytical
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Assertive, confident and adaptable
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Display concern for patients and willingness to respond to patients’ needs and requirements
• Able to prioritize own workload, take initiative (pro-active) and work to tight deadlines
• Self-motivated with high regard for work ethic, values and integrity

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience with Clinical Trial experience

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 07 December 2020.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position. 

A Data Improvement Advisor x1 - School Based HIV and GBV Prevention Programme vacancy is available at our Client Wits Health Consortium's Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in Mopani - Limpopo.

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.

It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders. 

Main purpose of the job:

• To provide technical support to strengthen the M&E systems for implementing the Department of Educations’ Integrated School Health Program.

Location:

• Mopani (Limpopo)

Key performance areas

• Support the development and implementation of baseline assessments to understand data quality improvement needs.
• Develop a work plan and timelines for addressing the identified data needs and priorities.
• Work with Data Capturers to ensure that all the programme data are captured accurately into integrated information management system.
• Routinely review data entered on the integrated information management system against source documents.
• Obtain, evaluate, and interpret data in order to prepare clear and precise reports on quality management.
• Monitor the systematic data collection and analysis of programme indicators.
• Coordinate internal Routine Data Quality Assurance (RDQA) sessions and ensure that findings are shared with the programme team.
• Ensure Implementation of programme data management adheres to the Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure that all programme data is secured and transmitted according to the SOP.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly program report with reference to Quality Improvement and Monitoring and Evaluation activities including data reporting and success stories.
• Provide ongoing capacity building to staff members on data management principles and data quality improvement processes.
• Work with the national team to develop district reports using approved templates.
• Integrate feedback from monthly output reports into programme implementation plan and subsequent progress reports.
• Participate actively in the generation of required Donor and other the institute reports.
• Participate in regular planning sessions with line manager and/or technical specialists.
• Liaise with the WRHI training team, DoE and RTC to address training gaps.
• Provide support as needed for the implementation of partner data management systems.
• Participate in regular meetings with district partners, information officers to discuss issues and technical response from the team.
• Provide relevant on-site training as necessary.
• Act as the first point of contact in assisting facility managers, HIV Coordinators etc. with data related issues or mentoring.
• Maintain accurate records to document processes and outputs.
• Communication with all levels of the institute staff around programmatic inputs and outputs.
• Communication with local, regional and international collaborators and stakeholders including donors and sponsors when and if required.
• Work with the sub-district team to develop and provide relevant feedback to the facilities, schools and DoH and DoE leadership and staff.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.
• Take ownership for driving own career development in attending training and development sessions and relevant meetings.

Required minimum education and training

• Post matric qualification

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Experience working at various levels of data collection, developing and maintaining data systems, working with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Proficiency in government data management systems e.g. DHIS, EMIS, LURITS etc.
• Thorough with good attention to detail.
• Ordered and systematic with a tendency to adhere to protocols.
• Good administrative skills are required together with proficiency in Microsoft Office and database packages.
• Able to work to deadlines.
• Demonstrated data capturing speed and accuracy.
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion must be maintained at all times.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Required minimum work experience

• 2-3 years’ experience working with data quality systems and/or data management. 3 years’ experience in public health related monitoring and evaluation programmes

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 17 December 2020.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

A Data Improvement Advisor x1 - School Based HIV and GBV Prevention Programme vacancy is available at our Client Wits Health Consortium's Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in Ehlanzeni - Mpumalanga.

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.

It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders.

Main purpose of the job:

• To provide technical support to strengthen the M&E systems for implementing the Department of Educations’ Integrated School Health Program.

Location:

• Ehlanzeni - Mpumalanga

Key performance areas

• Support the development and implementation of baseline assessments to understand data quality improvement needs.
• Develop a work plan and timelines for addressing the identified data needs and priorities.
• Work with Data Capturers to ensure that all the programme data are captured accurately into integrated information management system.
• Routinely review data entered on the integrated information management system against source documents.
• Obtain, evaluate, and interpret data in order to prepare clear and precise reports on quality management.
• Monitor the systematic data collection and analysis of programme indicators.
• Coordinate internal Routine Data Quality Assurance (RDQA) sessions and ensure that findings are shared with the programme team.
• Ensure Implementation of programme data management adheres to the Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure that all programme data is secured and transmitted according to the SOP.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly program report with reference to Quality Improvement and Monitoring and Evaluation activities including data reporting and success stories.
• Provide ongoing capacity building to staff members on data management principles and data quality improvement processes.
• Work with the national team to develop district reports using approved templates.
• Integrate feedback from monthly output reports into programme implementation plan and subsequent progress reports.
• Participate actively in the generation of required Donor and other the institute reports.
• Participate in regular planning sessions with line manager and/or technical specialists.
• Liaise with the WRHI training team, DoE and RTC to address training gaps.
• Provide support as needed for the implementation of partner data management systems.
• Participate in regular meetings with district partners, information officers to discuss issues and technical response from the team.
• Provide relevant on-site training as necessary.
• Act as the first point of contact in assisting facility managers, HIV Coordinators etc. with data related issues or mentoring.
• Maintain accurate records to document processes and outputs.
• Communication with all levels of the institute staff around programmatic inputs and outputs.
• Communication with local, regional and international collaborators and stakeholders including donors and sponsors when and if required.
• Work with the sub-district team to develop and provide relevant feedback to the facilities, schools and DoH and DoE leadership and staff.
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.
• Take ownership for driving own career development in attending training and development sessions and relevant meetings.

Required minimum education and training

• Post matric qualification

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Experience working at various levels of data collection, developing and maintaining data systems, working with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.
• Proficiency in government data management systems e.g. DHIS, EMIS, LURITS etc.
• Thorough with good attention to detail.
• Ordered and systematic with a tendency to adhere to protocols.
• Good administrative skills are required together with proficiency in Microsoft Office and database packages.
• Able to work to deadlines.
• Demonstrated data capturing speed and accuracy.
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion must be maintained at all times.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Required minimum work experience

• 2-3 years’ experience working with data quality systems and/or data management. 3 years’ experience in public health related monitoring and evaluation programmes

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 17 December 2020.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

A Professional Nurse: School-Based HIV and GBV Prevention Programme vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in the Ehlanzeni District in Mpumalanga.

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.

It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders

Main purpose of the job

• To initiate PrEP, manage SRHR client needs, screen for TB and NCDs, provide HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) and manage minor ailments in support of the achievement of School-Based HIV and Violence prevention programme targets
• To lead the community-level team in the implementation of the programme, and in quality improvement activities to ensure the quality of care for HIV/TB clients ( youth and adults) and AGYW

Location

• Mpumalanga (Ehlanzeni)

Key performance areas

• Screen patients on HIV in all services provided at the mobile clinic
• Refer clients who test HIV positive to supporting partners or DOH for ART initiation after initial review
• Assess clients who come for services and facilitate up and down referrals if unable to provide on mobile
• Screen, diagnose and prescribe appropriate treatments for STI’s and minor ailments as per PHC guidelines
• Counsel, screen and Initiate PrEP according to DoH guidelines as per district target
• Review PrEP clients as per district targets and manage as per guidelines including side effects
• Ensure all relevant blood results are followed up within 3 working days and actioned within 24 hours if abnormal and require repeating or referral
• Support counselors and linkage officers in adherence issues and loss to follow up patients
• Assist with SOP’s that will improve the running of the mobile clinic e.g. up -referral SOP
• Ensure universal health precautions are followed including maintaining the cleanliness of mobile van in keeping with COVID-19 protocols
• Work with the district manager, clinical mentor and other nurses to plan a tailored approach to meeting targets within the district
• Work with the District Manager, Clinical Mentor and other Professional Nurses on QIP when targets are not being met
• Monitor and review the implementation and progress of the programme work plans in conjunction with relevant stakeholders in absence of district manager and clinical mentor
• Review challenges and achievements
• Track changes made that lead to improved outcome measures for targets
• Integrate feedback from quarterly reports into programme implementation plan and subsequent progress reports
• Ensure comprehensive completion of clinical data on the clinical form to ensure less than 5% of files have missing clinical information
• Utilizing tick sheets and other capturing tools, compile accurate daily, weekly and monthly reports to the Clinical mentor on work conducted
• Keep accurate records of commodities and stock usage daily
• In the absence of the clinical mentor or when delegated to complete the following duties:

1. Monitor and document temperature in the medicine room
2. Maintain stock card in medicine room/cupboard
3. Provide monthly stock reports by the 5th of the month

• Order commodities from facilities or head office when required
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of your own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving your own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as conferences, workshops, etc.

Required minimum education and training

• Relevant Nursing diploma or equivalent

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Essential: Certification/experience in sexual and reproductive health (particularly contraception and STI management); and HIV prevention and management
• Sound technical knowledge of PEP, PrEP, ARV, TB-HIV integration, treatment and care of infectious diseases
• Desirable: Knowledge of national, provincial and district health structures
• Experience working in a donor-funded organization / NGO or project-based environment and desirable to have experience working with schools and institutions of higher learning
• Knowledge of clinical systems and data management
• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks
• Attention to detail
• Pro-active, able to exercise discretion and independent decision-making
• Able to prioritize own workload and work towards deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Able to speak other African languages
• Desirable: Knowledge of national, provincial and district health structures
• Experience working in a donor-funded organization / NGO or project-based environment and desirable to have experience working with schools and institutions of higher learning
• Knowledge of clinical systems and data management
• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks
• Attention to detail. Pro-active, able to exercise discretion and independent decision-making
• Able to prioritize own workload and work towards deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Able to speak other African languages

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in public health and Nimart certificate or at least 2 years managing ART clients and in the process of getting NIMART certificate
• Dispensing license

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 17 December 2020.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position. 

A Demand Creation Officer: School-Based HIV and GBV Prevention Programme vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium's Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in Buffalo City - Eastern Cape.

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.

It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders

Main purpose of the job

• To create demand for the project’s targeted age range in relation to the project objectives – SRH services, HIV prevention – specifically oral PrEP, HIV care and treatment, GBV prevention services, mental health services ultimately encouraging accessing services in the mobile clinic van and linked facilities and partners within the project districts

1. Identify young people at risk who would benefit from receiving services
2. Facilitate and demonstrate available linkages to sexual reproductive health-related services (including PrEP) at fixed public health clinics and WRHI roving mobile units within that area
3. Drive the mobile clinic van
4. Facilitate community engagement and buy-in for the project and service delivery to young people through CBOs and other initiatives

Location

• Buffalo City - Eastern Cape

Key performance areas

• Finding and motivating young people to undertake regular HIV testing, subscribing to SRH services and initiating on PrEP if relevant
• Creating community awareness and demand for PrEP, HIV, SRH, GBV and mental health services
• Facilitate awareness and prevention conversations with young people in communities in formal and non-formal environments
• Provide health talks on HIV and other Sexual Reproductive Health Issues (including PrEP)
• Work with colleagues to enhance project goals and outputs
• Identify the needs of the communities
• Supply and distribute IEC materials on a continuous basis to young people
• Build and maintain relationships with different stakeholders to enable the exchange of information to communities, and mobile clinic services
• Work closely with the project PrEP team to create demand (through different platforms – community events, radio shows, outreach programmes, etc.) in different settings, promote health awareness talks and distribution of various IEC materials to communities to raise the profile of PrEP as part of comprehensive SRH services
• Encourage and stimulate full participation by young people to utilize the mobile clinic services; with special attention to those who are usually forgotten, marginalized and overlooked (e.g. disabled)
• Identify hot spots where a large number of young people are located and not able to access health care services (or where young people congregate)
• Assist the data collection clerks (in particular those on mobile units) where possible to complete accurate information on those referred for comprehensive SRH services, screened, offered and initiated on PrEP
• Submit paper collection sheets to data capturers at stipulated anchor clinics in the area/district
• Report on daily activities done in order to update the monthly stats on the number of people educated and assist with compiling monthly reports
• Reports on blockages that may arise from the continuum – from identifying AGYW at highest risk, demand creation, referral through to initiation
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that the quality and productivity standards of your own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership of driving your own career by participating in ongoing training and development activities

Required minimum education and training

• Grade 12 (as a result of the needs of this project)
• Relevant professional qualification or certificates in community development, HIV and communications serve as an added advantage

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• Good communication skills: must be able to speak local languages and English
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptable, approachable, empathetic and willing to take initiative

Required minimum work experience

• Must have worked as a community mobilizer in a community-based organization or setting for at least 6 months and have knowledge of Sexual Health Education and HIV
• Experience in driving Code 10 and vehicles, including license and PDP

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 17 December 2020.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.