The clinical associate will implement Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Program at facility level in accordance with SA Department of Health provincial and national guidelines. S/he will provide clinical training, coaching and mentorship of clinicians in supported facilities and districts. S/he will be responsible for ensuring effective coordination of activities with those of the DoH, District Support Partners, and other funded activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate and offer Medical Male Circumcision (MMC)
• Supervise all clinical and support staff members in the delivery of safe and high-quality high-volume VMMC services including the use of the correct VMMC surgical technique.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the team in terms of setting up goal/objectives that will influence VMMC key performance areas
• Developing policies and standard operating procedures that help the organization maintain compliance with company standards, health care laws and regulations including the use of the correct VMMC surgical technique
• Responsible for the clinical Continuous Quality Improvement CQI at facility level and be able to take initiatives, plan and monitor activity flow and outcomes accordingly
• Represent the organization in clinical activities with key stakeholders (Department of Health, private companies, etc.) in liaison with CQI Manager and Project Manager
• Assess and manage patients through all the VMMC "package of services" (e.g. management of STIs, counselling, suitability to undergo circumcision)
• Perform medical male circumcision procedures on suitable clients, in accordance with accepted protocols/models
• Clinical management of pre and post-operative patients
• Document all VMMC procedures done and / or clinical findings
• Follow up, monitor and manage patients post VMMC for AE's according to SA National and VMMC guidelines and protocols
• Ensure rapid reporting and response to any client adverse events
• Meet Department of Health and funder’s targets(Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Annually)
• Report according to standard VMMC M&E requirements
• Provision of Post Exposure Prophylaxis according to accepted guidelines
• Ensure that infection control policies are adhered to
• Being part of a roving team that performs VMMC in other settings
• Performing any other duties that will contribute to the efficient running of the VMMC clinic as may be assigned by management

Qualifications & Experience

• Registered Clinical Associate (ClinA) trained in an accredited school / University (Clinical Associate Degree / Bachelor Clinical Medical Practice BCMP)
• Postgraduate diploma in Primary Health Care would be an added advantage
• Registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Associate
• Certified VMMC Clinical training – Must have at least 2 years post qualification experience in VMMC
• Familiarity and experience with VMMC for HIV prevention required
• Experience with QA/quality improvement and supervision approaches preferred
• Experience in leading a clinical team required
• Experience with clinical training preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good telephonic communication skills and telephone etiquette - Good listening skills
• Pulse Health reserves the right not to fill this vacancy or withdraw the advertisement at any stage during the recruitment stage
• Pulse Health will not pay for relocation costs for candidates who wish to take up positions in a different district or sub-district
• Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Applications should be submitted to recruitment@pulsehealth.co.za

Your application must include the following:

• A cover letter motivating for your application
• CV
• Position and location you are applying for