Maternal, Child and Women’s Health/PMTCT Clinical Advisor
Stellenbosch University, South Africa -“South to South Programme for Comprehensive Family HIV Care & Treatment” (S2S)
Ref: TGB14/90/0413
This is a contract post until 30 September 2017 with the possibility of extension, subject to the availability of funds.
Requirements:
- Qualification as a Medical Practitioner;
- registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa;
- extensive clinical experience in Maternal and Reproductive Health, infant nutrition and PMTCT programmes;
- an excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature on HIV/AIDS treatment;
- training experience;
- clinical mentorship and supportive supervision experience;
- at least three years’ experience in HIV and Public Health programming;
- exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills;
- strong interpersonal skills;
- a strong written and spoken command of English;
- a high level of proficiency in relevant computer applications, particularly MS Office;
- willingness and availability to travel 40% of the time, predominantly within South Africa;
- international candidates must obtain a South African employment permit;
- a relevant postgraduate qualification in epidemiology or public health;
- a proven ability to do data analysis and interpretation to guide Maternal, Child and Women’s Health/PMTCT interventions.
Commencement of duties: 1 July 2013 or as soon as possible thereafter
Closing date: 22 May 2013
Enquiries regarding this position: Dr Kobus van der Walt on +27 21 938 9960
Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic applications process: Human Resources Client Service Centre, Tygerberg Campus on +27 21 938 9636
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The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
