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Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation: Social Science Interviewer
The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF)Please note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.Opportunity closing date:Friday, April 5, 2013The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF) is a NGO that focuses on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.Opportunity type:Employment
The DTHF seeks to appoint a Social Science Interviewer, based in Masiphumelele, Fish Hoek near Cape Town.
This is a two-year contract position.
Responsibilities:- Administer the data collection instruments related to product adherence and correlates in a microbicide trial;
- Ensure non-biased, consistent, complete and accurate data collection across all study participants and over time.
- Tertiary qualification in Social Sciences or related Tertiary education;
- Fluency in English and isiXhosa;
- Minimum of two years experience involved in a research study;
- Comfortable with discussing topics related to sexuality.
- Preferred:
- GCP certification;
- Prior interviewing experience.
Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.
Enquiries: Dr Gill, Tel: 021 785 5486/3310.
If you are a foreign national applying for this position, attach a copy of your work permit to your application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you are a foreign national applying for this position please attach a copy of the documents that allows you to work in South Africa legally.
The DTHF is committed to equity in our employment practices. It is its intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
For more about the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation, refer to www.desmondtutuhivcentre.org.za.
For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.
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Desmond Tutu HIV FoundationPlease note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.Opportunity closing date:Wednesday, December 19, 2012The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF) is a NGO that focuses on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.Opportunity type:Employment
The DTHF seeks to appoint a Grants & Business Administrator, based at its Emavundleni research facility in Crossroads, Cape Town.
Responsibilities:
Financial Administration of the business unit
Ensuring cash flow- Monthly reporting and debtor invoicing grantors, involves knowing grant compliance regulations;
- Ensuring high levels of efficacy of the administration systems supporting the process ensuring compliance to organisational policy, GAAP, VAT regulations, grantor regulations;
- Developing cost allocation methodologies to ensure grant compliance and full utilisation of budgets;
- Allocating costs/creditor invoices to budgets.
- Responsible for supplier relationships;
- Managing relationship with procurement officer;
- Validate and adherence and compliance to payment procedures.
- Understanding the resources required, especially staffing, to run a pluri-potent, multi-network, multi-protocol clinical trial site;
- Writing and submitting annual and periodical budgets timeously within different legal structures i.e. as a consortium member, as a sub-contract, as a primary awardee;
- Managing budgets in foreign currency i.e. in a volatile exchange rate environment.
- Coordinating participant incentives;
- Reconciling and approving the petty cash.
Other site administration- HR Administration (Coordinate and manage staff recruitment with HR manager; Coordinate and manage staff disciplinary issues with HR manager);
- IT Administration - ensure fully functional IT systems.
- Finance degree with minimum of three years experience preferably with a business administration post graduate qualification;
- Cost and management accounting - donor fund management is an asset;
- High levels of numeracy and accuracy;
- Intermediate to advanced excel;
- SAP Business One;
- Resourcing and budgeting skills;
- Ability to develop and implement administrative systems;
- Entrepreneurship, intercultural competence, team working, analytical thinking and flexibility.
To apply, submit a CV, motivation letter indicating ‘Grants & Business Administrator’ in the subject line and two contactable referees to Jobs@hiv-research.org.za or fax to: 021 633 0182.
Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The DTHF is committed to equity in our employment practices. It is its intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
It is illegal to employee foreign national without documentation which would allow them to work in South Africa legally. If you are a foreign national applying for this position please attach a copy of the documents that allows you to work in South Africa legally.
For more about the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation, refer to www.desmondtutuhivcentre.org.za.
For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.
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Billions of Dollars, Still No AIDS Vaccine
The HIV Vaccine Trials Network says that with the next attempts expected to be years away, top researchers now say there is a ‘void’ or a ‘gap’ in current clinical-trial efforts to test whether a vaccine is safe and effective.
The organisation says an autopsy on the past four big bids to make an HIV vaccine has informed the field as to what does not work, the latest casualty being a trial of HVTN 505 that was halted early because it did not prevent HIV.
The HIV Vaccine Trials Network director, James Kublin, points out that, "It leaves us with a gap of several years before we [can expect to] have another HIV vaccine-efficacy trial under way and that is unfortunate."
To read the article titled, “Billions of dollars later and still no AIDS vaccine,” click here.Source:Times LiveDesmond Tutu HIV Foundation: Site Administrator
Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF)Please note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.Opportunity closing date:Monday, May 13, 2013The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF) is a NGO that focuses on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.Opportunity type:Employment
The DTHF seeks to appoint a Site Administrator for the Desmond & Leah Tutu Research Centre and Youth Research Centre in Masiphumelele near Cape Town.
This contract position is renewable subject to funding availability and acceptable work performance.
Responsibilities:
Grant administration- Invoice funders for project income as per funder and cash flow requirements;
- Monitor contract renewal and end dates and report to project leaders;
- Compile funder Financial Reports and submit to project leaders for approval;
- Ensure Financial and Narrative reports are submitted according to funder requirements;
- Monthly budget to actual expense reports to project leaders for all projects at site;
- Supervise project administrators regarding expense allocation as per budgets;
- Acquire comprehensive knowledge of funder fiscal requirements
- Ensure compliance with funder fiscal requirements;
- Maintain financial files of all projects (contracts, invoices, reports, communication from funders).
- Support the grant application process through accurate and appropriate budget development;
- Integrate budgets with core and other organizational resource requirements of the DTHF.
- Ensure adequate and appropriate use of funds as per funder and Foundation policies and procedures;
- Ensuring effective liaison with relevant central administrative departments of funders;
- Report at Core Finance and Grant Administrative meetings;
- Assist with project audits and general audits as required.
- Tertiary qualification in a related field;
- Minimum of two years experience in grant administration and project administration;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Above average computer skills (especially Microsoft Excel);
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural organisation.
The annual remuneration is dependent on qualifications and experience.
To apply, submit a CV to Karen Fosseus at Karen.Fosseus@hiv-research.org.za.
Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The DTHF is committed to equity in our employment practices. It is its intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.
For more about the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation, refer to www.desmondtutuhivcentre.org.za.
For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.
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The Angolan Minister of Health, José Van-Dunem, says that the US$1.8 million donation made to the country’s National Malaria Fighting Programme aims to increase the capacity of the NGOs to implement the programme so as to control malaria.
Van-Dunem says the success of this programme will impact on three key elements of the Millennium Development Goal in regard to health, reduction of endemic diseases, malaria, tuberculosis and AIDS.
He explains that the policy of combating malaria and poverty is part of the fundamental strategy of his government and it serves as an evaluation, because the reduction of child mortality, malaria and maternal mortality is a priority.
To read the article titled, “Minister hails USD 1.8-million donation to Malaria Fighting Programme,” click here.Source:Angola PressDesmond Tutu HIV Foundation: Recruitment and Retention Officer
Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF)Please note: this opportunity closing date has passed and may not be available any more.Opportunity closing date:Tuesday, April 30, 2013The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF) is a NGO that focuses on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa.Opportunity type:Employment
The DTHF seeks to appoint a Recruitment and Retention Officer, based in Masiphumelele, Fish Hoek near Cape Town.
The Retention Officer will remind participants of upcoming visits, follow up with participants who missed their visits & gain an understanding of why participants do not return for their scheduled visits.
This is a renewable one-year contract position.
Responsibilities:- Provide a welcoming and supportive environment for all participants;
- Teach participants about the importance of attending monthly visits;
- Creative planning and implementation of strategies to retain participants on various clinical studies conducted at the Centre;
- Ensure all participants are reminded in a timely manner of their visits to the Centre;
- Conduct all activities ethically and according to Good Clinical Practice Standards;
- Maintain participant confidentiality at all times;
- Home visit anyone who has missed a visit;
- Assist with volunteer recruitment as needed;
- Fetch and accompany participants to site as and when required;
- Contact participants who fail to come for a scheduled visit within 24 hours of the appointment date;
- Plans recruitment and retention events;
- Assist Community Liaison Officer and Outreach workers to recall participants;
- High degree of independence, ability to take initiative and multi task;
- Willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges;
- Passionate about working with local communities;
- Dynamic, innovative and self-motivated;
- Verbal and written skills in English, Xhosa and Afrikaans;
- Team player;
- Reliability, dependability and a well-developed work ethic;
- GCP certification will be preferred;
- Valid driver’s licence will be preferred.
- Grade 12;
- Experience in data entry;
- Experience in HIV/AIDS related research;
- Minimum of five years working with communities.
To apply, submit a CV (no certificate), motivation letter indicating ‘Recruitment and Retention Officer’ in the subject line and two contactable referees to the Human Resource Manager at Jobs@hiv-research.org.za or fax to: 021 633 0182.
Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.
Enquiries: Dr Gill, Tel: 021 785 5486/3310.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The DTHF is committed to equity in our employment practices. It is its intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. The organisation reserves the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.
For more about the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation, refer to www.desmondtutuhivcentre.org.za.
For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.
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The Zambia AIDS Research Foundation, in conjunction with Treatment Advocacy Literacy Campaign (TALC), is hosting an HIV/AIDS conference on 17 May 2013 in Lusaka, Zambia.
According to the organisers, the conference will focus on topics such as diet/nutrition for people living with HIV (PLWHA), foods to avoid and food myths, and scientific reasons for male circumcision.
To read the article titled, “Zambia to host 1-day world class conference on HIV/AIDS,” click here.Source:All AfricaUSAID, m2m, Partnership to Reduce PMTCT
The United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development and mothers2mothers have launched a five-year regional partnership in Swaziland.
The partnership, which is the first of its kind in the region, is part of USAID's Southern Africa Regional HIV/AIDS Programme (RHAP) and is designed to strengthen country-led programmes to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) and eliminate pediatric AIDS in Southern and Eastern Africa, the regions hit hardest by the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Swaziland will be the first country under the new partnership to receive USAID funding to implement m2m's "Mentor Mothers Reducing Infections through Support and Education (RISE)" Project.
To read the article titled, “US government announces USAID and mothers2mothers (m2m) partnership to end pediatric AIDS,” click here.Source:All AfricaMen Urged to Get Involved in PMTCT Issues
My Village Organisation (MVO), a Malawian NGO, has launched a ‘Bring your Wife-PMTCT’ campaign that aim to engage men participation in the access and utilisation of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services.
Speaking during the launch at Bolero, the Tumbuka paramount chief called on men to accompany their pregnant spouses in order to get correct information on PMTCT and other antenatal services.
The chief challenged the men to rise above cultural and social norms and gender stereotypes which entails that taking care of the pregnancy and raising children is a woman’s activity.
The campaign runs for a period of one year targets to reach out to 500 couples.
To read the article titled, “Malawi NGO encourages male involvement in prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission,” click here.Source:Nyasa TimesTAC Turns 14 Years Old
On 10 December 2012, the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) turned 14 years old. Since we were born on the steps of St George’s Cathedral in Cape Town on International Human Rights Day in 1998, it seems like the world has changed. This year’s birthday comes at a time where many celebrate signs that we moving in the right direction due to expanded access to antiretroviral drugs (ARVs). This does not mean the war against HIV and AIDS is over, as many of us tend to forget where we come from and that the road ahead needs more focus. We are disturbed that many global leaders - particularly of developed countries - have started to reverse their commitment to see this struggle through and get to Zero new HIV infections, Zero deaths and Zero discrimination.
In the spirit of celebrating our 14 years of activism we note that:
Mother to child HIV transmission in South Africa has been reduced from 30 percent in 2002 to 2.7 percent: this did not fall out of the sky through the mercy of our leaders. It took sweat, struggle, confrontations and court battles to achieve this. The campaign allowed more recognition of sexual reproductive rights of women living with HIV. But despite this, the right to have a healthy child is still taken away through forced sterilisations imposed on HIV positive women. We will continue to defend and advance this right, bearing in mind the life and words of TAC general secretary, Vuyiseka Dubula:
“I have been on treatment since 2004 and I had a beautiful HIV negative daughter in 2006 who is turning six year a day after TAC’s birthday! She will be starting grade one in 2013.This is something myself and many women could not even imagine before the famous constitutional judgment delivered by the late former chief justice Arthur Chalskason.”
Access to ARVs has expanded from zero people in the public sector up until 2003 to 1.7 million in 2012. This came about as well through sacrifices of many TAC activists who fought tirelessly, went to prison for civil disobedience and died in calling for a National Treatment Plan. Today, South Africa has the largest ARV programme in the world. But this achievement has its own challenges. Today, we are faced with treatment interruptions where many people in the poor provinces, such as the Eastern Cape, are given three days to two weeks of treatment. This highlights the public health sector’s challenges in managing supply chain management amongst its many other challenges.
The cost of ARVs has dropped from R4500 a month in 1998 to less than R200 for 1st line drugs. However, there are still many challenges as the cost of other essential drugs are still persistently too expensive; for example, multidrug resistant TB drugs, cancer medications and 2nd and 3rd line ARV drugs are not affordable to poor people.
There are still many challenges that we all need to address to get to the three zero’s and that include strengthening the health system to respond to the needs of the majority of South Africans. This means the inequalities in health must be eradicated by implementing the Government’s 10-point plan to improve the health outcomes of all South Africans.
For TAC in the next few years our challenge is to ensure that the ARV programme provides an improved quality of HIV and TB care for all people living with HIV. This can be done by pushing for more integration of TB in HIV programmes, integration of HIV in women’s reproductive health and of mental health care in HIV. This includes mobilising others to join forces to ensure equal access to affordable medicines, diagnostics and vaccines. Also, we need to make sure that everyone who is eligible for treatment has access, while retaining those on treatment in care through improving adherence support.
Affordable medicines can only be available where there is no monopoly of the market. TAC says South Africa must amend its patent laws in the interest of public health. We have seen how the ARV tender has managed to negotiate the best prices and that needs to apply to TB medicines, cervical cancer vaccines and cancer treatments.
TAC would like to thank its thousands of members and supporters who continue to dedicate their time, skills and energy to help us achieve all that we have achieved. We also want to remind all of us that the struggle continues.
Support TAC by donating, volunteering or supporting us:
Name of Bank: Nedbank
Account Holder: Treatment Action Campaign
Account Number: 100 972 6269
Branch: Cape Town
Branch code: 100 909
To inquire about volunteering, contact 021 422 1700 or e-mail to manti@tac.org.za.
For more about the Treatment Action Campaign, refer to www.tac.org.za.
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