AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

BENEFITS AT AHF
AHF offers comprehensive benefits to help our employees do and be their very best! These benefits are intended to enhance employee physical, financial, spiritual, and professional health.

AHF’s core values are to be:

• Patient-Centered
• Value Employees
• Respect for Diversity
• Nimble
• Fight for What’s Right

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The incumbent, reporting to the Provincial Medical Manager and working closely alongside nurses, will be expected to provide expert medical care, advice, diagnosis and treatment of all patients in care at all AHF-supported clinics within the allocated district/subdistrict in the province.

The incumbent must monitor the medical programmes in AHF- supported sites and support the Mentorship & Supervision Roving Team (MSRT) in the identification of opportunities for improvement and in the development of quality improvement plans in all global health strategies in HAST.

The role encompasses a wide range of clinical and leadership responsibilities, including:

Comprehensive Patient Care: Delivering of promotive, preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services as per the relevant guidelines. Managing communicable (HIV, TB, STIs) and non-communicable diseases using updated clinical protocols. Clinical Governance:

Participating in quality improvement projects, clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, and ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines and essential medicine lists. Training & Mentorship:

Providing mentorship and training to clinical and non-clinical teams, and actively participating in continuous professional development (CPD) and education (CME) activities. Rehabilitative & Support Services:

Facilitating referrals, managing social support assessments, and adhering to service delivery protocols. Leadership & Strategy Implementation:

Supporting AHF strategies and programs, developing clinical best practices, and occasionally stepping in as Provincial Medical Manager when needed. Emergency Management:

Responding effectively to emergencies, ensuring appropriate treatment and referrals.

A Medical Officer in South Africa contributes to AHF's mission by providing support to all clinicians through training and mentoring to be able to identify and refer patients with complications early.

This is key to ensuring the provision of quality services which will improve the overall treatment outcomes.

The role of this position is also to identify and manage medical challenges timeously to provide effective solutions to enhance patient care.

The Medical Officer is critical and adds value to AHF as it ensures improved treatment outcomes and quality of life for all patients.

Key Performance Areas:

• The provision of promotive, preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic services as per Primary Health Care package of services, Adult Primary Care (APC) and Advanced Clinical Care (ACC), taking into consideration the burden of disease of the community being served by the Facility.
• Use of clinical algorithms as per latest updated STGs/EDL, APC and ACC Clinical Guidelines and advanced level care for the management of chronic communicable diseases such as HIV, AIDS and TB. Management of STI’s, HIV/AIDS associated opportunistic infections, minor ailments and other communicable diseases.
• Use of clinical algorithms as per the latest STGs/EDL, APC Clinical Guidelines and advanced level care for the management of identified non-communicable diseases within the scope of AHF-supported sites.
• Provision of rehabilitative services, such as adherence to referral protocols to all relevant points of

service delivery, including community-based rehabilitation services, CHC, district hospital and levels above.

• Assessments and recommendations of disability and other relevant social support grant applications.
• Deliver services as per the service package of the relevant health facility.

Qualifications:

Qualified Medical Doctor (and valid HPCSA registration) with 3-5 years’ post community service experience in HIV related field and at least 3 years of HAST programme management exposure.

• Diploma in HIV Management will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and related medical and patient care and concerns in diverse population.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Fluent in English and at least one other South African Language
• Should have strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to function under dynamic circumstances.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)