Job Description

Key requirements

Clinical Output

• Implement Voluntary Male Circumcision Programme (VMMC) at facility level in accordance with provincial and SA national guidelines
• Ensure comprehensive package of VMMC services available
• Maintain and respond to QA assessments
• Chair/attend staff meetings
• Ensure all Circumcised Clients are followed up as per SA/WHO guidelines
• Management of VMMC related adverse events effectively
• Ensure Linkage of clients as per the SOP
• Ensure AE Management of all clients
• Compile and submit standardised progress report to line Manager as per a need
• In-service training and mentorship of the MOVE team at the sites
• Clinical guidance to management.
• Keep abreast with present developments in the field
• To participate in research projects relevant to the specific field
• Familiarise self with rules and regulations of the Health Act and other relevant legislation.
• Familiarise self with Right to Care standards, policies and procedures.
• Ensure operations are smooth, identify and address any challenges faced by the facility.
• Participate in internal and external quality assurance assessments and assist the site with quality improvement activities in response to QA results.
• Hold regular meetings for VMMC MOVE team to monitor progress and provide mentorship.

Staff Management

• Management and coordination of the MMC Clinical, demand creation and social mobilisation team.
• Conduct meetings as needed with MMC Clinical and demand creation teams to determine progress, any issues and any suggested improvements
• Conduct continuous staff appraisal and development to increase capacity and project outcomes.
• Identify training needs of staff and create training plan to address these needs.
• Ensure management of staff Time and Attendance policy.
• Supervise all clinical staff and ensure adherence to VMMC SAG/WHO standards.
• Mentor and supervise project staff and ensure correct induction and knowledge of RTC policies.
• Create and manage locum data base, and staff as per the needs of the program.
• Coordinate staff in-service Training.
• Coordinate with Human Resource department

Customer relation

• Ensure MMC targets for all facilities supported are met
• Liaise with the Demand Creation officer and field recruiters to ensure effective recruitment of clients
• Support establishment of new sites
• Support and participate in demand creation activities
• Align demand creation and clinical efforts to ensure collaboration in working towards targets.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to Demand Creation Officers and Social Mobilisers regarding demand creation programme performance

Required Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor Clinical Medical Practice/Diploma or Degree in Nursing or Equivalent and VMMC Training course

Desirable Qualifications

Clinical Associate Degree/Degree in Nursing or Equivalent

Post graduate qualification in either of the following: HIV/ AIDS/ TB/ STI

Required Minimum Experience

Two yearsxe2x80x99 experience in Public Health setting.

Desirable Experience

Training and experience in Medical Male circumcision
2 year experience in surgical setting

Right To Care