NIMART Nurse (Amajuba , Zululand &uMzinyathi) Fixed term based on Funding x3

Job Advert Summary

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognized non-profit organization. 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.

Purpose of the position:

Technical assistance and support of front- line health care workers in public health facilities to establish high-quality, person-centered services for high-risk populations. In addition tailored support for high- risk women with treatment and prevention services.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Degree / diploma in Primary Health Care or relevant Nursing qualification
• 2 years’ experience in nursing after registration
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse
• NIMART trained
• IMCI trained
• Dispensing licence
• Intermediate level computer (MS office) certificate
• Previous experience in an NPO (DREAMS & KP implementation program)
• Proficiency in English & isiZulu languages
• Valid code 8 driver’s licence
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains relationships with all government departments, sectors, implementing partners, facility managers, educators and learner representative organisations in identified clusters
• Maps out CBOs and hots spots for mobilisation of high-risk population and sites for peer-led mobile services
• Implements and maintains the HIV and TB testing services (HTS) programme and screens high risk population to identify vulnerable beneficiaries
• Implements person -centred services for high-risk populations and facilitates referral as needed
• Ensures appropriate navigation and referral of all new cases for psycho- social support and social worker interventions
• Ensures case management strategy is implemented by community- based team (peer educator) to ensure beneficiaries of the programme remain in Care (RIC)
• Submits weekly and monthly reports
• Collaborates with Department of Basic Education (DBE), Department of Social Development (DSD), Department of Health (DoH) managers and community role-players to scale up person -centred package of services
• Provides mentorship to team members
• Adheres to Infection Prevention Control (IPC) standards
• Minimises the risk of needle stick injuries by ensuring that all staff follow the recommended protocol
• Implements the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) protocol and ensures all staff adhere to the protocol
• Up to date knowledge of HIV and TB guidelines