Professional Nurse Coordinator_Mahikeng

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

• Diploma /Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in nursing after registration
• Experience coordinating and/or managing health service delivery projects or research studies
• SANC registered as a Professional Nurse
• NIMART certified and experience in ART Management
• Valid dispensing Licence
• Intermediate level computer literacy (Excel)
• Valid code 08 driver’s licence
• Fluent in English or any other South African languages

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide a comprehensive Wellness mobile health service by providing HIV testing and counselling services linked to screening and diagnosing clients for TB/STI’s. Provision of treatment and clinical care to HIV & TB patients and ensure successful linkage to care and adherence with specific focused on the sex worker.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct regular meetings to discuss progress and address challenges to continuously improve programme implementation.
• Liaise with public health facilities and other relevant role-players – attending meetings etc.
• Work with the Site Manager and the outreach staff to ensure the sensitisation of service providers to the needs of sex workers
• Provide primary health care (PHC) services and comprehensive HAST services
• Work with the Site Manager to ensure the implementation of the programme’s operational plan
• Weekly quality assurance cycle for reliable and accurate HIV patient results
• Consolidate data and other information from the team, prepare and submit monthly and quarterly reports to M&E Officer and Regional Coordinator