Wits Health Consortium Jobs 2018

Maternal, Adolescent & Child Health (MatCH) is a division of the Wits Health Consortium under the School of Public Health of the University of the Witwatersrand. MatCH is a consortium partner implementing the EQUIP project. EQUIP is an international grant to implement projects in five key solution areas – innovative models of ART service delivery; innovative approaches to support viral load scale-up; strategies and technologies to more effectively identify and link patients to treatment, foster ongoing adherence and retention; identify approaches that respond to the needs of key populations and promising “Test and Start” strategies in countries in Africa, South East Asia and the Caribbean.

Job Description

Job Title: Doctor Advisor

Main Purpose of the Job

The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical assistance, advice and strategic direction to strengthen service delivery and quality assurance whilst assisting with the development and monitoring of implementation of comprehensive strategies on a number of EQUIP supported programmes and facilities.

Location
Ashanti Region / Brong Ahafo, Ghana

Key Performance Areas

Provide strategic direction / management.
Support National and local health authorities; and Implementing partners with technical assistance and assist with strategic development.
Reviewing and strengthening of current practices within the program, planning, management, implementation and reporting of changes and updates.
Review patient care systems, evaluate current improvement plans, participate in audits to ensure adherence to standards.
Staff Management.
Participate in stakeholder meetings, events and campaigns.
Self-management and performance ownership.
Lead the team in evaluating clinical skills and needs and responding with support to design systems.
Provide capacity building, training and mentoring to improve service delivery at sites
Provide operational solutions and site specific training.
Research and development.
Required minimum education and training

Medical Doctor with MBCHB or medical degree.
Drivers licence and willingness to travel.
Minimum work experience
Minimum 5 years public sector experience.
Professional body registration
Registered with the Ghana Medical and Dental Council.
Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities
Postgraduate degree in Public Health or related medical field preferred
Sound technical knowledge and experience in clinical management of HIV including Paediatric treatment and care; TB and STIs; PMTCT, TB-HIV
integration and other co-infections.
Experience in clinical trials and clinical oversight to research protocols.
Knowledge of national and regional health structures.
Experience working in a donor funded organisation / NGO or project-based environment.
Knowledge of clinical systems and data management.
Able to exercise discretion and independent decision-making.
Ability to prioritize own work load, take initiative
Experience in training, material development and quality improvement.
Exceptional organisational and administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Able to work under pressure; attention to details and adhere to deadlines.
Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks; adaptable and flexible..
Ability to function and operate strategically with sound clinical and business acumen.
Self motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Able to speak local languages. Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, clearly state the name and reference number you are applying for and forward a detailed CV together with copies of ID and all relevant qualifications to: [email protected]
Please note that the above vacancy is a 12 month fixed term contract.
Willingness to travel within Ghana
Closing date for applications: 12 February 2018

How to Apply

Should you be interested in applying for this vacancy, clearly state the name and reference number you are applying for and forward a detailed CV together with copies of ID and all relevant qualifications to: [email protected]
Closing date for applications: 12 February 2018