Main purpose of the job:The Wits RHI Key Populations Programme is supporting the Department of Health to create key populations-friendly health facilitiesThis position will improve the quality of clinical care at designated facilities in the Free State through mentoring of clinicians offering services to key population membersLocation:Welkom, Lejweleputswa District - Free StateKey performance areas:Mentoring of key population sensitization traineesContribute to the design of mentorship programs for facility staff who have completed key population sensitization and competency training initiated by other Wits RHI stakeholdersLiaise with Wits RHI, DOH, and other capacity development teams to address the mentoring needs of staff who have completed key population sensitization trainingProvide ongoing mentorship in tailored services for key populations i.e., MSM, sex workers, transgender individuals, etc.Support the provision of on-the-job training to ensure skills transfer and competencyIdentify ongoing key population sensitization training needs of facility staffAssess participant learning via assessment processesReview individual developmental plans on a monthly and regular basisClinical mentoringIdentify and address gaps in clinical guideline implementation at the facility level concerning key population servicesSupport the implementation of 99-95-95 strategies to ensure service users are competent to initiate ART, manage and monitor viral suppression and retention in care for key population members on ARTSupport the implementation of clinical guidelines at facility level through in-facility mentoring supportProvide clinical services to maintain expertise (Direct Service Delivery) and contribute to program prioritiesIdentify ongoing key population clinical competency training needs of facility staffSupport the facilitation of formal clinical training as requiredSupport clinical file reviews and audits to identify skills gapsRegularly review audit results from facilities to identify skills gapServe as a champion, coach, and expert in clinical quality improvement (QI) to ensure that the Programme effectively utilizes QI approaches, methodologies, and tools to achieve outcomesRegularly monitor the implementation and progress of QI activities according to QI methodologySelf-managementTake ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-managementFollow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintainedRequired minimum education and training:Relevant Nursing Degree with SANC registration (Professional Nurse)NiMART CertifiedCertified Clinical Mentor (NIMART, APC/PC101 and HTS)Certified AssessorValid SA driver's licenseRequired minimum work experience:Minimum 5 years experience in public health and HIV Management3 years of clinical training experience (HIV/TB/SRH)2 years of clinical mentoring experience and experience in assessing learnersDesirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities:Experience working with key populations and sensitization to their socio-medical and psychological needsUnquestionable respect and acceptance of sex workers, gender-diverse, and transgender individualsSound technical knowledge of HIV primary care services including TB prevention, STIsFacilitation and Mentoring skillsExperience in/exposure to Gender Affirming Health Care (hormone treatment)Knowledge of national and provincial health structuresExperience working in a donor-funded organisation/NGO or project-based environmentQualification or experience in training, mentoring, project management, and quality improvement methodologiesKnowledge of clinical systems and data management and analysisExceptional organizational, administrative, and effective communication skillsSkills in Microsoft Office and ExcelAble to prioritize own workload and work towards deadlinesAble to work as part of a multidisciplinary teamAble to speak African languagesAbility to work with a wide range of stakeholdersExcellent levels of written and verbal communicationAttention to detail and ability to problem-solveConflict management skillsWillingness to travel nationallyTO 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: 05 March 2024.Note AJ Personnel is fully POPI compliant.Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.Please note:AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.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.AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.
