Description
Right To Care is looking for a suitable qualified Clinical Associate to be part of its operations in Northwest Province (Bojanala Platinum) on Permanent basis (X1).                            
Key Performance areas 
Program Output                                       

Serve as first point of contact to District VMMC site for logistics, supply, transport, demand and other relevant challenges.
Implement Voluntary Male Circumcision Programme (VMMC) at facility level in accordance with provincial and SA national guidelines.
Ensure comprehensive package of VMMC services available.
Maintain and respond to QA assessments.
Chair/attend staff meetings.
Ensure all Circumcised Clients are followed up as per SA/WHO guidelines.
Management of VMMC related adverse events effectively.
Obtain informed consent from clients by providing them with essential information as per the National Department of Health (NDoH) and PEPFAR VMMC/HTS guidelines.
Provide coaching and mentorship to Demand Creation Officers and Social Mobilisers regarding demand creation programme performance.
Ensure availability of suppliers and equipment’s.
Develop and implement planning and reporting systems for the VMMC MOVE team to ensure that they perform and reach allocated targets.
Ensure vehicle inspection is done weekly and report is submitted to line manager.
Draft an annual operational plan.
Working with a demand creation team draft a demand creation plan as required.

Stakeholder Management

Key stakeholder engagement including participation at Sub-District and facility activities.
Ensure Training and mentorship of all DOH district staff on MMC program.
Ensure Organizational representation in all Sub-District by having activities done.
Participate in DOH Sub-district and facility Meetings to ensure alignment of the VMMC program with district activities.
Ensure and maintain cordial relationship with Sub-District and all facilities supported.

Linkage to Care and Treatment

 Conduct Active and/or supported linkage to care and treatment of all newly diagnosed HIV positive clients.
 Ensure all clients tested HIV positive are linked to care and started treatment and record on the register accordingly
 Confirm that all linked clients have reached a care and treatment facility within a week of referral.

Quality Assurance

Participate in internal and external quality assurance assessments. 
Assist the site with quality improvement activities in response to QA results.
Ensure all source documents are available and well utilised by the Roving team.
Ensure utilisation of PPE materials by all staff at the facility.
Ensure clinical staff conducts Medical Circumcision in line with Minimum Surgical Procedure Standards.
Ensure adherence to Infection Prevention and Control Standards.
Ensure all follow-up and review of clients are conducted and documented accordingly.

Reporting

Compile and submit standardised progress report of the Roving team weekly to line Manager.
Review all follow-up source documents for completeness and outcome management.
Ensure that all the outcomes of referred clients are correctly documented.
Ensure that all Registers are reviewed and prepared for Department of Health quarterly submissions.
Provide reports to Sub-District and all facilities supported.

Staff Management

 Conduct meetings as needed with MMC Clinical and demand creation teams to determine progress, any issues, and any suggested improvements
 Conduct continuous staff appraisal and development to increase capacity and project outcomes.
 Identify training needs of staff and create training plan to address these needs.
 Ensure management of staff Time and Attendance policy.
 Supervise all clinical staff and ensure adherence to VMMC SAG/WHO standards.

Business Continuity

Perform any other relevant and reasonable tasks which may be required from time to time.
Fill in for other counsellors, Admin, Nurses at sites as and when required by line management.
Assist in collection and delivering of clients.

Requirements
Required Minimum Qualifications and Experience 

Clinical associate degree/ Bachelor Clinical Medical Practice VMMC Training course.
A valid South African driver’s license endorsed with a PrDP (Professional Driving Permit) is compulsory.
2-year experience in Public Health setting.
VMMC Certificate

Desirable Qualifications and Experience 

Clinical associate degree.
Post graduate qualification in either of the following: HIV/ AIDS/ TB/ STI
Two years NGO working experience.
Infection Control Certificate.
VMMC Certificate.
HIV Management Certificate.