CQI Focal Nurse (KZN) - Correctional Services Programme

at  TB HIV Care

JOB ADVERT SUMMARY

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Professional Nursing Qualification with Diploma in Nursing or BCUR Degree
• SANC Registered
• Dispensing licence
• Relevant VMMC training
• Qualification in Quality Assurance will be an added advantage
• A minimum 2 years’ experience in providing VMMC Continuous Quality Improvement
• Ability to demonstrate VMMC provision skills
• Valid Code 08 Drivers Licence
• Own Transport

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Nurse Clinician (VMMC CQI) will provide technical support, clinical mentoring and perform quality assurance for all VMMC activities within the Correctional Services Programme.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct weekly CQI assessments at all THC VMMC Sites,
• Generate CQI gap analysis reports and assist sites to develop Quality Improvement Plans
• Serve as a provincial resource to support the efficient, high quality implementation of PEPFAR/CDC funded VMMC services
• Champion VMMC quality, safety, risk management, data use, and data transparency among VMMC service providers, DCS Clinicians, municipal, district, and provincial government stakeholders
• Support VMMC service providers to perform continuous quality improvement (CQI) with paper-based and digital instruments
• Regularly summarize and reports activities, outcomes and challenges to THC VMMC Programme coordinator and Regional Coordinators and M&E Lead
• Routinely analyse quality data from province
• Compile and submit monthly quality reports for the DCS Regions
• Attend and support provincial CQI team meetings
• Ensure provision of effective Mentorship of all staff at VMMC implementing sites
• Compile and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Support mentoring of all VMMC service providers and CSP staff
• Support the deployment of analytic technologies within the province
• Draft high quality technical and programme documentation and presentations for dissemination
• Conduct stakeholder analyses, develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans
• Support the development and running of DOH governance systems and processes
• Support THC M&E Team with monthly and ad hoc reporting
• Provide Strategic Information support to THC and PDOH