Technical Advisor: Dr-tb

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa The Aurum Institute Full time

Work Description

The Technical Advisor:

MDR-TB is responsible for providing guidance and expertise on best clinical and operational practice on MDR-TB; in order to optimize the capacity of Districts to provide comprehensive MDR-TB services.


Technical Work Responsibilities

  • Liaise with Internal/External Customers/Stakeholders
  • Provide technical support and guidance related to field of expertise
  • Conduct File and Facility Audits in selected Districts, ensure rollout and develop customised Programmes: DR-TB Training Programme; DR-TB Mentorship and Clinical Support etc
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Compile Quality Programme, Funder and other Reports
  • Provide training and mentoring

Duties:

  • Improved Stakeholder satisfaction
  • Attending Stakeholder Meetings as required
  • Maintain open communication and feedback channels
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Analysis of the state of DR-TB Clinical Care in the Province; including but not limited to:

  • Numbers of DR-TB Patients
  • Forecast of the need for the DR-TB Regimens
  • The capacity of the Province to deliver DR-TB Care in terms of (among others):
  • Human Resources
  • Referrals and Linkages
  • Laboratory services
  • Pharmacy and other Supplies
  • Any other Information which may be required
  • Accurate representation/reporting of MDR-TB Clinical Care in the Province
  • Devise and implement suitable Action Plans
  • Improved Patient satisfaction
  • Determination of the state of Clinical (and other) Management of MDR-TB Patients in select DOH Facilities; through File and Facility Audits
  • To inform (along with the "Rapid Assessment") development of a customized Programme of quality and sustainable care for MDR-TB Patients
  • To obtain a Provincewide understanding of the management of MDR-TB
  • MDR-TB Training Programme for DOH Clinicians and for Managers
  • MDR-TB Mentorship and Clinical Support Programme
  • Training, mentoring and offering Clinical Support to Doctors, Nurses, Managers and others involved in the MDR-TB Programme
  • Health Systems Strengthening
  • Development of Clinical Referral Guidelines
  • Development of Referral Pathways
  • Algorithms and procedures for effective triage and management of Patients with complex medical problems
  • Enhance access to training and mentoring in specialized Clinical Care
  • Enhance access to Clinical Training Resources to enhance skills in provision of Specialized Clinical Care
  • Enhance access to Specialized Drugs and Commodities
  • Enhance access to Laboratory support for provision of Specialized Care
  • Creation of Mentoring and Shadowing Programmes
  • Enhance access to Specialist Input in complicated Patient Management, e.g. HCW Helplines
  • Maintain individual competency
  • Keeping abreast of International developments and debates on MDR-TB
  • Form and maintain close working relationships with various Subject Matter Specialists within Aurum and other Organizations to ensure relevance of the Aurum/CAPRISA MDR-TB activities to current Best Practice
  • Will be required to see Patients at Aurumsupported Secondary and Tertiary MDR-TB Clinics in order to retain Clinical acumen and expertise
  • Evaluate the impact of the MDR-TB Programme implementation on Key Patients and Programme Outcomes at specific Sites
  • Engage with South African Government (SAG) DOH to plan for timely and full transition of all aspects of the MDR-TB Clinical Management services to the SAG DOH by the end of the Project period
  • Accurately reported on Patient and Programme Outcomes
  • Translate the contents of the TB LON Workplan into practical activities
  • Planning and execution of DR-TB technical support in the province
  • Involvement in the following:
  • Drawing/revision of Programme Documents such as Working Practice Guidelines, Toolkits and other Documents
  • Conducting all activities in accordance with established protocols and standard procedures
  • Writing and timeous submission of quality Programme, Funder and other Reports
  • Share DR-TB prevention, care and treatment expertise (through training and mentoring) of Aurum Staff as may be required
  • Form part of Aurum panel conducting Subject Matter Training as may be required
  • Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures according to prescribed procedures and legislation
  • Report all unsafe activities to Senior Management/Human Resources
  • Adhere and maintain Decision making authority as allocated to the position

_Education_

  • Medical Degree (MBChB or equivalent
  • Valid registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner
  • Demonstrable thorough understanding of the SA Department of Health District Health system, policies and guidelines
  • Demonstrable knowledge of DR-TB management beyond Primary Care level
  • Substantial progressive Health Systems Strengthening experience at Management level
Advantageous

  • Master' degree in Public Health
  • Postgraduate degree or diploma in Health Management
  • Postgraduate degree or diploma in HIV and/or TB Management

_Experience_

  • At least 5 years' ex

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