Description:
Main purpose of the job:To optimize the testing and linkage to care of HIV exposed infants To implement quality improvement programmes within the facility to improve performance towards CDC targets for early infant diagnosis Location:
Tshwane Key performance areas:
Screen all HIV exposed infants in the unit and ensure that they are tested for HIV Identify and liaise for training facility staff on the collection of DBS PCR tests and HIV rapid tests where appropriate Improve the quality of data collected on blood requisition forms for infants and children including data to ensure tracing if the child tests HIV+ Facilitate processes to trace HIV+ infants into HIV care to ensure ART initiation as soon as possible Promote adherence to ART and prophylaxis according to DoH guidelines Identify and refer infants and mothers with ART failure or complications Support counsellors in the management of adherence issues in patients Review difficult cases with the RHI DDA and DoH staff Facilitate and follow up services such as down - and up-referrals in accordance with the District Referral policy Share and discuss SOPs that will improve the early infant diagnosis in the hospitals and clinics Identify and refer patients with HIV and other concomitant diseases Conduct ongoing assessments of needs for health systems improvement in the unit In conjunction with the clinical team, implement CCMT programmes within the clinic Implement the programme area in HCT and non-clinical prevention such as testing for HIV in TB patients, FP and STI, condom distribution, male circumcision and pre- and post-treatment adherence Monitor and report for review the implementation and progress of the programme work plans in conjunction with relevant stakeholders Review challenges and achievements Track changes made that lead to improved outcome measures at the clinic level Compile and disseminate monthly reports to the Programme Manager-Hospitals Integrate feedback from quarterly reports into programme implementation plan and subsequent progress reports Transfer quality improvement skills and methodology to clinic counterparts and identify gaps in knowledge Participate in monitoring activities mandated by the Training Department Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, feedback, and support Participate in ongoing mentorship programmes initiated by other WRHI stakeholders Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management Follow thorugh to ensure that quality and productivity standards of won work are sonsistently and accurately maintained Maintain a positive attitude Take ownership for driving own career development Req
24 Apr 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za