| Contract Type | Contract | ||
| 5 Years | |||
| Salary | Market Related | ||
| Location | Maseru, Maseru, Lesotho | ||
| Introduction |
The Aurum Institute is offering great opportunities to suitably qualified and experienced staff in Lesotho to contribute towards our mission to improve the health of people and communities through innovation in Global Health Research and Systems.
We are focused on research, support and implementing integrated approaches to managing TB and HIV. The following positions are available and we encourage you to apply, should you have the necessary experience, skills and qualifications relevant to each role. |
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| Job Functions | Clinical,Medical | ||
| Industries | Healthcare,Medical,Ngo / Non-Profit | ||
| Specification |
The Technical Advisor: Paediatric HIV Care and Treatment is responsible for providing guidance and expertise on Best Clinical Practice in Facilities to optimize the capacity of Facility Staff to provide comprehensive, integrated HIV and TB Programmes through a systematic quality improvement approach.
Technical Work Responsibilities Liaise with External and Internal Customers/Stakeholders Apply knowledge and expertise on HIV prevention, care and treatment Apply medical knowledge and expertise Health System Strengthening Provide clinical and technical support to Aurum staff, MOH staff and other partners’ staff Support implementation of differentiated service delivery models. Assessment, training, mentoring and quality improvement support Formulate “Best Practice” Policy and standardized Programmatic Guidelines aligned to Government Standards, which will be implemented consistently in all Aurum-Supported Districts Analysis and reporting Support direct service delivery efforts |
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| Requirements |
Qualification
Medical degree (MBChB or equivalent) Postgraduate degree or diploma in HIV Management Advantageous Masters’ degree in Public Health Postgraduate degree or diploma in Health Management Certificate in Project Management Lesotho citizen or permanent resident. Work Experience: 5 years’ experience in clinical management of HIV/AIDS and TB At least 2 years’ experience in the field of HIV/TB project management At least 2 years’ experience in the Public Health sector Experience in managing children and adolescent on ART Thorough knowledge of the concepts, principles, analytical techniques and operations of Health Systems Demonstrable thorough understanding of the Lesotho Health system, policies and guidelines Demonstrable knowledge of HIV/AIDS and TB Substantial progressive, professional-level experience at Management level in Health Systems-Strengthening Other Requirements: Valid registration as a Medical Officer |
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| Job Closing Date | 24/02/2020 | ||
