Clinical Mentor (FTC x2 - Wits RHI – Gophelega Tshwane)

SUMMARY:
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

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

• To contribute to the quality of clinical care, and achievement of project targets, through mentoring of clinicians, and implementation of care and treatment strategies within the specified geographical area

• Tshwane

• Support the implementation of HIV/TB care and treatment services within the supported sub-districts, including but not limited to the implementation of HIV testing, ART initiation, retention strategies, differentiated models of care
• Identify gaps in clinical guideline implementation at the facility level and develop plans to address these
• Support the implementation of clinical guidelines at the facility level through on-site mentoring support and contribute to achievement of priority programmes targets
• Provide direct service delivery to support the achievement of adolescent and paediatric clinical targets
• Support team members with the management of complex clinical cases
• Track and monitor all programme components, including operational research projects as applicable, using agreed indicators
• Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and policies at all supported facilities, in collaboration with other RHI teams
• Support the identification and implementation of Quality Improvement projects
• Participate in monthly progress meetings with the sub-district teams to monitor progress of the strategic plan and deliverables
• Identify training needs of DOH and RHI staff
• Capacitate DOH and RHI teams to deliver on the clinical components of the project and other related strategies, through formal and on-site training
• Monitor the implementation of training and mentoring activities
• Ensure the transfer of skills and knowledge to DOH and RHI colleagues
• Support the implementation of clinical support materials related to adolescent and paediatric care
• Support clinical file reviews and audits to identify skills gaps
• Participate in the development of training and mentoring plans in the supported sub-district
• Complete training and mentoring reports including description and analysis of participant assessment and evaluation and communicate report to relevant stakeholders
• Report on key achievements, challenges, and successes according to programme reporting timelines
• Ensure high quality data is reported for the programme area according to reporting timelines
• Ensure clinical data is regularly reviewed and analysed, gaps identified, and action plans or mitigation plans implemented in collaboration with other team members
• Track facility level progress towards achieving targets
• Disseminate accurate reports to internal and external stakeholders on an on-going basis
• 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 by participating in on-going training and development activities such as forums, conferences, policy setting workshops etc

• Professional Nursing Degree or Diploma, or equivalent
• Certified Clinical (NIMART, APC/PC101 and HTS) Mentor

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Public Health and HIV Management

• Certification in HIV Management
• Sound technical knowledge of PMTCT, TB-HIV integration, paediatric and adolescent treatment, and care
• Experience implementing retention interventions, and linkage to care interventions an advantage
• Experience working in a donor funded organisation / NGO or project-based environment
• Qualification or experience in training, mentoring, project management and quality improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of clinical systems and data management
• Exceptional organizational, administrative, and effective communication skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
• Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks
• Attention to detail
• Pro-active, able to exercise discretion and independent decision-making
• Able to prioritise own workload and work towards deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Able to speak relevant local languages

• Travel will be required within and outside of the district
• Ability to work in highly demanding and pressurized environment, flexibility, management, training, and leadership experience

• Develop and effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders (Relevant Wits RHI Structures, DoH, DBE, DSD, donors, partners at all levels)

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV
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• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• 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
• Closing date: 22 April 2025
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

• WHC, in accordance with its 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
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