South Africa Job Openings
The Aurum Institute
HIV/TB Technical Lead
FULL TIME
October 15, 2024
Aurum will be pursuing USAID’s “Achieving and Sustaining HIV/TB Epidemic Control in the Gauteng Province” Activity. The goal of the Activity is to support long, healthy lives for the population of Gauteng Province by achieving and sustaining HIV/TB epidemic control. USAID aims to reach this goal by achieving the following strategic objectives:
(1) Close the gaps to HIV epidemic control
(2) Sustain health gains through strengthened, improved, and resilient health systems; and
(3) Leverage community, civil society, traditional structures, and private sector partnerships to improve and sustain service delivery and client outcomes
Aurum is seeking a technical expert to lead activities related to the delivery of HIV/TB prevention, care and treatment services in public health facilities and community structures, ensuring a high quality of services and seamless linkage between facility and community support services.
The role will report directly to the project Chief of Party, and indirectly to the Aurum Global Health Programme; and will be based in the Gauteng Province.
Responsibilities:
(1) Close the gaps to HIV epidemic control
(2) Sustain health gains through strengthened, improved, and resilient health systems; and
(3) Leverage community, civil society, traditional structures, and private sector partnerships to improve and sustain service delivery and client outcomes
Aurum is seeking a technical expert to lead activities related to the delivery of HIV/TB prevention, care and treatment services in public health facilities and community structures, ensuring a high quality of services and seamless linkage between facility and community support services.
The role will report directly to the project Chief of Party, and indirectly to the Aurum Global Health Programme; and will be based in the Gauteng Province.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and provide expertise for the design and implementation of high-quality HIV/TB prevention, care and treatment support strategies for the project, adapting global and regional technical resources and tools as needed for the local context
- Identify technical assistance needs and resources among public sector, community and other private sector providers in delivering HIV/TB prevention, care and treatment services
- Working with the Chief of Party and project management team, lead, coordinate and manage the performance of HIV/TB clinical and related technical staff toward achieving the project’s deliverables and targets
- Liaise with USAID, other USG-supported HIV/TB projects, Gauteng Department of Health (DOH) and any other relevant entities to assure complementarity and collaboration in project activities, efficient use of resources, and timely delivery of HIV & TB prevention, care, and treatment interventions
- Design and oversee a quality assurance program for clinical and related technical aspects of the project
- Develop and implement strategies to promote transfer of essential HIV and HIV/TB related program management and technical skills to local resources within the province in collaboration with the DOH, local NGO and private sector organisations.
- Liaise and share lessons with other HIV/TV technical specialist in the organization as necessary
Qualifications and Experience:
Please note:
Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks
These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities
Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful.
Closing date: 25 October 2024
- A medical qualification degree or nursing degree and postgraduate qualification in HIV (and TB) management
- Specialized knowledge and demonstrated expertise in comprehensive HIV and HIV/TB service delivery at the provincial, district and facility/site level
- A minimum 10 years’ experience in HIV programme management with progressively increasing responsibility in designing, implementing, and managing large HIV/TB programs within the local context.
- A minimum five years’ experience managing or supporting the management of international donor-funded health programs, preferably PEPFAR specific
- A minimum 10 years’ work experience in supporting essential comprehensive HIV/TB services in resource-limited settings
- A solid technical and administrative understanding of both public and private sector health delivery systems in South Africa
- Demonstrated ability to liaise with senior medical and government officials
- Experience in leading and managing a technical team composed of several technical experts, and in fostering teamwork
- Demonstrated written, presentation, and communication skills in English
- Applicant should be residing permanently in Gauteng Province.
- 100% LOE
Please note:
Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks
These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities
Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful.
Closing date: 25 October 2024
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