Clinical Manager (OVCY Programs)
- Establishing relationships with facilities and District support partners (DSP) in the districts.
- Advocating for the value addition that OVCY programs has for facilities, DSPs and other stakeholders in reaching the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals.
- Actively tracking the performance of CDS partners in the OVC_HIVSTAT ensuring that beneficiaries access testing services, treatment and are retained in care.
- Coordinating the recruitment and provision of appropriate services to 30% of Children Living with HIV (CLHIV) in OVCY programs through access to beneficiary information at facilities (Tier.Net, patient folders, ART registers, etc.).
- Ensuring that 30% CLHIV in OVCY programs receive comprehensive services (clinical and non-clinical) through coordination of facility and community services.
- Working with OVCY partners and Clinical Liaison Officers to collect and report data in response to UNAIDS 95-95-95 strategy, this includes (HIV status, viral loads, CD4 counts, etc.).
- Supporting OVCY Partners to cascade disclosure training and ensure improved caregiver – child disclosure and support for CLHIV)
- Working with facilities and community partners to trace treatment defaulters/ LTFU and re-link them to care and treatment.
- Collate and report data on beneficiary recruitment (daily, weekly, monthly or as required).
- Representing FHI 360 in meetings at facility, sib-district and district level and provide information on the objectives and role/value add of OVCY programs to relevant stakeholders.
- Participating in reviewing of program data quality in collaboration with OVCY partners.
- Ensuring quality control measures including safe and confidential record keeping for all activities.
- Manage Clinical Liaison Officers based in the districts to contribute to the success of partner programs.
- Participating in Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement (SIMS) activities, Routine Data Quality Assessments; Program Review and performance monitoring for OVCY programs.
- Carrying out all other duties as may be designated by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Professional Nurse registered with the South African Nursing Council (retired nurses will be considered) or a Medical Doctor with NGO experience.
- A Masters’ in Public Health will be an added advantage.
- 5 – 10 Years’ experience in a clinic/ primary health care setting. HIV experience is essential;
Essential Skills and Knowledge:
- Familiarity with the facility settings and or experience working as operations manager or other at a local clinic.
- Experience working with a diverse team and managing staff.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
- Good computer skills including MS Word and Excel.
- Willingness to travel to provinces where implementation takes place.
- A valid driver’s license and own vehicle
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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