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The Clinical Nurse Mentor will serve as a member of the MSF Clinical Mentoring team, with the main responsibility of mentoring nurses at MSF supported sites in comprehensive initial and long term management of HIV/AIDS. S/he will support capacity building for nurses to initiate ARVs in an integrated model of care, and will ensure that the provision of ARV services is conducted according to national guidelines. S/he will be expected to conduct didactic trainings and on site mentoring activities independently, in a motivational, non-judgmental, and supportive manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse
• Recognized degree or college diploma in nursing
• Post-basic training on HIV clinical management
• Minimum of 6-12 months of experience in HIV/AIDS/TB care and treatment of adults and children, including the provision of ARVs and PMTCT
• Minimum of at least 3-5 years of general nursing experience
• Experience in the mentorship of nurses in the initiation of ARVs and the follow up of patients on ARVs, with preference given to candidates having completed an accredited mentorship course

Preference will also be given to candidates with NIMART accreditation and PALSA Plus training experience.

To apply, please email your CV to msfb-khayelitsha-admin@msf.org.za by 22 February 2012. A full description of the post is available at www.msf.org.za/jobs-sa

Requirements

• MBChB from a recognised university
• Current registration with HPCSA
• Strong clinical skills in HIV and TB care
• Extensive clinical experience in HIV and TB in Sub-Saharan Africa in both the public sector and NGO setting
• Management experience
• Experience of working and constructively participating within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work independently, proactively identifying and addressing issues
• Organised and flexible approach to managing and prioritising multiple concurrent activities in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
• Proven track record in training and coaching health staff
• Operational research experience an added advantage
• Detailed knowledge of the project areas an added advantage
• Good knowledge of common office software (Microsoft Office)
• Fluent in English; isiZulu an added advantage
• Community involvement and personal experience showing a willingness to adhere to the humanitarian principle of Médecins Sans Frontières.
• South African citizen or holder of a valid South African work permit

Responsibilities

To supervise the implementation, and report the crogress of the clinical component of the project

• Provide clinical input to medical meeting at hospital level
• Supervise, evaluate, coach, train and support all clinical staff
• Ensure quality of care in respect of national and MSF guidelines
• Analyse difficulties encountered and make recommendations in response to these
• Maintain very close collaboration with the Community and the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) components of the project
• Propose and implement novel strategies to increase HIV and TB diagnosis and treatment, improve linkages to care, decrease loss to follow-up at every level of care
• Conduct clinical ward rounds in hospital once a week

Job Advantages and Career opportunities

• Experience in a well-known and professionally recognized international medical humanitarian organization
• Salary package comparable to other non-profit organizations
• 100% medical aid
• 13th cheque
• 10% towards a pension fund

To apply, please email your CV to: msfb-eshowe-admin@msf.org.za or post to Médecins Sans Frontières, Office Nr.1, Adams Building, 7 Osborn Road, Eshowe 3815

Closing date: 02 March 2012, and only short listed applicants will be contacted

PHM works towards the revitalisation of Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC), as described in the Alma-Ata Declaration of 1978 as well as to address the social determinants of health, in particular, the growing inequity within and between nations mostly due to the unfair economic structures which lock so many people into poverty and poor health.

The Third People’s Health Assembly – PHA3: WHAT, WHEN &WHERE

The People’s Health Assembly is a global event bringing together health activists from across the world to share experiences, analyse the global health situation, and develop civil society positions which promote health for all. It is an opportunity to reassess, redirect and re-inspire.

PHA3 is not just about developing our movement. It is also about impacting directly in the struggle for social justice: health for all, decent living conditions for all, work in dignity for all, equity and environmental justice.

The PHA takes place approximately every 5 years: PHA1 was held in Dhaka (Bangladesh, 2000), PHA2 in Cuenca (Ecuador, 2005). During the first PHA, the People’s Charter for Health was developed.

The Third People’s Health Assembly will take place 6 to 11 July 2012 at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa.

OBJECTIVES

• To create a platform for civil society where health activists can share, learn, strategise, plan and celebrate.
• To build and strengthen the People’s Health Movement.
• To strategise about building the movement
• To strengthen links and networks, within PHM and with other stakeholders (health and non health sector).
• To build stronger accountability between country, regional and global structures.
• To strengthen PHM activities and membership base, particularly in the Africa region.
• To encourage young and active leadership.
• To celebrate and renew our strengths and accomplishments
• To strengthen country and regional movement building through pre-assembly activities.
• To reflect on activities and progress and to plan and consolidate future programmes and activities of PHM and ensure these are reflective of needs (progressing our own flagship projects)
• To revisit the People’s Charter for Health
• To reflect on structure and organisational processes of PHM

PROGRAMME

The programme will move from analysis to action, with sufficient time and process to facilitate strategy, future activities and movement building. There will be a balance between academic papers and grassroots case studies and testimonies falling under the following broad themes:

• Social Determinants of Health (Building links with other movements)
• Economic and Political Architecture (An alternative view to the neoliberal hegemony): Focusing on the political and economic influences that determine social and health policy
• Building Sustainable Health Systems: Ensuring that the health system provides comprehensive, quality and equitable services to all while remaining responsive to users and financially sustainable
• Voices of Resistance, Actions and Change Including the stories of community members, health workers and others to reflect current health issues and challenges, success stories, etc.;
• Watching Global Processes and Institution Presentations and discussions around policy-making and organisations (eg Departments of Health, WHO, UNICEF, PEPFAR, Global Fund, etc) that function at national, regional and international levels;

The programme will have plenary and parallel sessions; workshops on the People’s Charter for Health; workshops developing future activities for PHM and other joint civil society programs.

6 July 2012   Registration, welcome and opening ceremony

7 – 10 July 2012 Morning plenaries, afternoon self organized sessions, evening cultural activities

11 July Closing plenary and march in Cape Town.

Self Organised Workshops/Seminars/Cultural Presentations in sync with the broad objectives of PHM and of PHA3 could be organised by partner organizations. Organisations who organise such activities would contribute some amount (to be decided) and will be requested to fund specific participants to the PHA3. These activities can be of different sizes, ranging from 50-200 participants. One organisation can propose activities across a maximum of 4 time slots of 2 hours each. Payment will be based on the size (hall size requested) of the activity and the number of slots asked for.

PRE ASSEMBLY MOBILISATION

This will be a working assembly, with country and regional processes and events leading up to the main assembly. The PHA provides an opportunity to build a strong health movement nationally and regionally bringing people together around common issues and struggles defining ways to work and act together.

Pre-assembly mobilisation activities can be used to organise nationally and regionally around such common issues; to present and gather stories and experiences using these as base for learning and joint action; and to discuss and suggest amendments to the People’s Charter for Health. The main objectives of pre-assembly mobilisation are to strengthen collaboration and encourage inspiring exchange amongst PHM activists; and increase participation and grassroots voices at the main assembly. Pre assembly activities are a bottom up process, organised and developed by the organisations interested, involved and willing to take it on.

Some questions to be addressed in pre assembly mobilisation can be

• What issues and challenges unite us as a country and region?
• What strategies can be developed to address these?
• Who are the stakeholders that should be involved and how?
• Are there networks beyond the health sector that we need to work closer with?

Some activities that can be carried out as pre assembly activities are

• Organising workshops to strengthen the People’s Charter for Health
• Gathering testimonies and case studies to reflect grassroots realities within specific themes
• Hold hearings or plan action around Right to Health campaign
• Developing action plans and campaigns towards a shared agenda
• Preparing discussion papers • Feed into the regional mobilisation process

National and regional assemblies or mobilisation activities can be linked to other events and social forums. Regional Organising committees can be formed to drive mobilisation activities and assist with regional fundraising. In general, pre assembly mobilisation activities focus on strengthening local movement building, exchange and action towards Health for All. For more information on PHM and PHA3, do not hesitate to visit our website. 

Promoting community well-being requires an understanding of the interaction of the social determinants of health, the inequities in health status and the ability to take action. Community-driven health impact assessment (CHIA) is a way to bring forward the concerns of the community in discussions of public policy. CHIA is based on the idea that broad citizen involvement is essential for the development of healthy public policy. This course will introduce you to a holistic understanding of health within the context of development. It examines the relationship between health and development and the impact of development programs and policies on the well-being of communities.

Personal Benefits:

• Understand the physical, social, cultural, political and economic determinants of community health.
• Learn facilitation skills for use in various community development situations: the People Assessing the Health (PATH) process, and the development of a Community Health Impact Assessment Tool (CHIAT).
• Develop skills in facilitating community dialogue and advocacy using the CHIAT to assess the potential impact of an activity on the well-being of the community. Organizational Benefits:
• Strategic use of the PATH process and CHIAT for evidence-gathering and advocacy campaigns.
• Strategies for analyzing and prioritizing community development policies/projects.
• Enhance relationships with community members who are empowered with key skills and tools for decision-making about community well-being. For more information about this certificate program, visit the website. Scholarships are available for eligible candidates, apply early.

Applications can be found online and submitted by e-mail to coadyadmit@stfx.ca or mailed to the Admission Office, Coady International Institute.

It is suggested that applications be submitted by mid-February 2012.

Request up-to-date information about programs, to receive a 2012-2013 brochure by mail or to join our mailing list contact coadyreg@stfx.ca The Coady International Institute located in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada has over 5,500 graduates in 130 countries. Visit the Institute’s website to learn more.

Online introductory HIA courses will be available throughout 2012, the next course commencing 27th February. These are run as a synchronous participative group over a two week period, by IMPACT. Contact IMPACT as above.

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

The fellows job description consists of the following:

• Support the design, development and implementation of new curricula and training tools including coordinating and monitoring of field-test activities
• Conduct desk research and produce summary reports and presentations on assigned topics
• Ensure accurate collection and reporting of training-related data
• Assist in preparation of training and education reports and presentations for donors and other stakeholders
• Manage electronic and print resource libraries
• Other duties consistent with technical expertise as required

Degree Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in public health, social sciences, instructional systems design or related field
• Masters degree in public health, social sciences, instructional systems design or related field
• Monimum of 3years experience in training or health education with experience with HIV and Aids and/or PMTCT education preferred
• Exposure to adult learning theory, peer education principles, psychosocial support models and development of materials for low literacy audiences preferred
• Strong research and writing skills
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written)
• Proven skills in time management, problem solving and multitasking
• Proven ability to work as a team member within multidisciplinary teams
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including advanced formatting in MS Word (working with master documents)

Personal Requirements:

To apply for this position you must have completed a Masters Degree or have completed 80% of your Masters course work. South African citizenship or permanent residence is essential.

For more information please contact: Leanne Camara PEPFAR Fellowship Programme Tel: +27 12 816 8305/6 OR +27 12 816 9000Fax: +27 086 567 0289 E-mail: fellowship@foundation.co.za OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO APPLY ONLINE www.fellowship.foundation.co.za

Location: Pietermaritzburg, Kwa Zulu Natal

The Social work post will have areas of responsibility including :

• Assisting children and families accessing ID documentation and Grants by working with local Government Departments and other Child Welfare NGO’s
• Carry a case load as necessary
• Deal with child protection cases, working with relevant other parties and working with local Government Departments and other Child Welfare NGO’s
• Training into areas of early childhood development, child protection, report writing and youth and community work
• Psychosocial Support to child, adults and families including counselling, bereavement and memory work individually and in groups
• Look at the department and support of local HIV+ support groups for children and adults who are HIV +

Degree Requirements:

A Qualified and experienced SACSSP registered Social Worker with a Masters Qualification

Personal Requirements:

To apply for this position you must have completed a Masters Degree or have completed 80% of your Masters course work. South African citizenship or permanent residence is essential

For more information please contact: Leanne Camara PEPFAR Fellowship Programme Tel: +27 12 816 8305/6 OR +27 12 816 9000 Fax: +27 086 567 0289 E-mail: fellowship@foundation.co.za OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO APPLY ONLINE www.fellowship.foundation.co.za