The Senior Medical Advisor will provide results-orientated clinical, programmatic, strategic and technical leadership & expertise to strengthen quality and effectiveness of paediatric programs; with specific focus on increasing access, utilization, quality and patient outcomes with regards to TB/HIV.
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, 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
Essential qualifications
- Medical degree
- Registration with HPCSA with valid MPS
- Public Health qualification and infectious disease sub-specialization 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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: R1 400 000,00 - R1 600 000,00 per year
