AIDS Healthcare Foundation Careers in South Africa
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Research Nurse Careers in South Africa
Req No 2016-5775
Job Locations South Africa-Umlazi
Category Research
Type Regular Full-Time
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.
AHF’s core values are to be: Patient-Centered
Value Employees
Respect for Diversity
Nimble
Fight for What’s Right
Responsibilities
Responsible for carrying out research activities in accordance with the guidelines as provided by the project managers and researchers.
Conduct interviews, chart reviews and other data collection activities as required using a standardized questionnaire.
Collection of blood, urine and sputum sample and preparation of study samples for transport in accordance with infection control protocols.
Administration, recording and organization of short patient questionnaires in preparation for data analysis.
Tracking, recording and reporting of patient test results to relevant site authorities and patient, and organization and filing of patient data.
Record-keeping and data management, including keeping records of patients test results as detailed in the study protocol. An electronic data management system will be used.
Communication with research project manager, relevant research study staff and hospital/clinic staff at site.
Tracking and requisition of necessary medical supplies for blood, urine and sputum sample collection.
How to apply
Applicants Should apply online
For more information and job application details, see;
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Research Nurse Careers in South Africa
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Senior Medical Officer Careers in South Africa
Req No 2017-7102
Job Locations South Africa-Umlazi
Category Healthcare
Type Regular Full-Time
Responsibilities
Manages and supervises the clinical team members.
Provides clinical direction and support and general management oversite to all clinicians
Ensures that all patients access various diagnostic tests.
Analyses and evaluates medical procedures and diagnostic tests that promote good clinical outcomes in accordance with standard guidelines.
Responsible for maintaining delivery of high quality medical care and efficiency of all services provided within the program.
Participates in Quality Improvement meetings and medical directors meetings to discuss difficult patients and management issues.
Ensures and monitors that all clinic staff participate in scheduled staff and recommended CPD (continuous professional development) activities in a manner that upholds peer interaction.
Participates in clinical assessment and other related activities.
Be active in the development of best practice
Implements and monitors AHF clinical strategies to improve quality of services
Maintains good working relations with all referral hospitals, teaching/tertiary hospitals as well as NHLS.
How to apply
Applicants Should apply online
For more information and job application details, see;
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Senior Medical Officer Careers in South Africa
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Support Services Counselor Careers in South Africa
Req No 2017-6225
Job Locations South Africa-Umlazi
Category Hidden (8721)
Type Regular Full-Time
Responsibilities
Collaborate with other health care professionals (doctor, nurse, social worker, community health care worker, home-based caregiver, psychologist.) in maintaining treatment protocol.
Provide direct and comprehensive primary, preventive and therapeutic care to patients. How is documentation of their care conducted? Refers to support groups and these are recorded in support group register.
Teach and counsel patients, family on disease prevention and staying healthy.
Assist patients with
adherence counseling and document the session in counseling form.
Provide ongoing psychosocial counseling to clients attending the clinic.
Assist with the reading and interpretation of the CD4 count results to clients.
Brings questions and concerns to the physician as necessary.
Maintain filing system for all client records including psychosocial forms, laboratory results and medical records. Client confidentiality to be maintained at all times.
Enter client visit details into the psychosocial register and the Global Trak databasewhen providing cover for data capturer.
Provide training to patients ready for ARV treatment and provide them with the clinical and laboratory goals of ARV’s.
Provide the Admin Manager with weekly and monthly statistics of patients visiting the clinic, for purposes of reporting
Identify clients who are defaulting and furnish team with relevant information for intervention.
Prepare patients for the ARV’s and provide them with information of the clinical goals of ARV’s.
Provide patients with appropriate information on laboratory goals of ARV’s and the conditions necessary for successful ART.
Participate in daily team de-briefing sessions.
Preparation for weekly sessions with supervisor by noting challenges encountered and planning for the next weeks activities.
Prepare monthly report on services rendered for submission to supervisor.
Assist administrative team as requested.
How to apply
Applicants Should apply online
For more information and job application details, see;
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Support Services Counselor Careers in South Africa
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Support Services Counselor Careers in South Africa
Req No 2017-6264
Job Locations South Africa-Umlazi
Category Healthcare Center Operations
Type Regular Full-Time
Responsibilities
Collaborate with other health care professionals (doctor, nurse, social worker, community health care worker, home-based caregiver, psychologist.) in maintaining treatment protocol.
Provide direct and comprehensive primary, preventive and therapeutic care to patients. How is documentation of their care conducted? Refers to support groups and these are recorded in support group register.
Teach and counsel patients, family on disease prevention and staying healthy.
Assist patients with adherence counseling and document the session in counseling form.
Provide ongoing psychosocial counseling to clients attending the clinic.
Assist with the reading and interpretation of the CD4 count results to clients.
Brings questions and concerns to the physician as necessary.
Maintain filing system for all client records including psychosocial forms, laboratory results and medical records. Client confidentiality to be maintained at all times.
Enter client visit details into the psychosocial register and the Global Trak databasewhen providing cover for data capturer.
Provide training to patients ready for ARV treatment and provide them with the clinical and laboratory goals of ARV’s.
Provide the Admin Manager with weekly and monthly statistics of patients visiting the clinic, for purposes of reporting
Identify clients who are defaulting and furnish team with relevant information for intervention.
Prepare patients for the ARV’s and provide them with information of the clinical goals of ARV’s.
Provide patients with appropriate information on laboratory goals of ARV’s and the conditions necessary for successful ART.
Participate in daily team de-briefing sessions.
Preparation for weekly sessions with supervisor by noting challenges encountered and planning for the next weeks activities.
Prepare monthly report on services rendered for submission to supervisor.
Assist administrative team as requested.
How to apply
Applicants Should apply online
For more information and job application details, see;
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Support Services Counselor Careers in South Africa
Click here to post comments
Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to Jobs in South Africa.
