Enrolled Nurse - Nelspruit, South Africa - TB HIV Care

TB HIV Care

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Nelspruit, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Job Advert Summary:

Purpose of the position:

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 / matric
Enrolled Nurse qualification
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
Registration with SANC as an Enrolled Nurse
Familiarity with communitybased research principles
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and STI screening, diagnosis and management, including preexposure prophylaxis
Experience in conducting, interpreting and counselling people using HIV and other rapid diagnostic tests
Experience in obtaining patient blood and sputum samples as well as preparing and submitting biological samples to the lab for testing
Strong focus on quality management and quality improvement processes
Recognized counselling certificate, Certified to conduct finger prick testing will be ideal
Fluent in isiTswana, isiZulu, English or any other South African languages
Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities:

Collection of sputum and blood samples through phlebotomy
Performing rapid point of care tests (HIV, viral hepatitis B & C, recency, p24 and syphilis)
Preparation of Dry Blood Spot and Plasma Separation Card samples
Referral for services; initiation or onsite referral for PrEP and ART initiation, STI treatment; HBV vaccination
Issuing of educational material and prevention packs
Support stock control procedures
Implement and maintain data collection and analysis systems in support of research protocol
Ensure study data is stored in a secure location with limited access and in compliance with applicable guidelines and standards
Implement and continually monitor quality control processes throughout the conduct of the research study and implement corrective action where needed
Engage in daily and weekly review of data and study and site related meetings
Establish and maintain relationships with participants and service providers
Complete and support maintenance of records of research activities and prepares periodic and ad hoc reports
Communicate protocol violations or adverse events to line manager