Proposed Position - Pretoria, South Africa - THINK TUBERCULOSIS & HIV INVESTIGATIVE NETWORK NPC

THINK TUBERCULOSIS & HIV INVESTIGATIVE NETWORK NPC

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Pretoria, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

PROPOSED POSITION

THINK is seeking a suitably qualified NIMDR Nurse for the anticipated USAID Accelerate Tuberculosis Elimination and Program Resilience Activity (ACCELERATE 1- High Burden Areas) project to be based in Gauteng/KwaZulu-Natal, to oversee the Sedibeng and Tshwane region.

Minimum Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Nursing, registered with SANC
Three to five years' experience in HIV and TB screening, counselling, testing and linkage, at least 23 years' experience with managing TB or HIV+ve patients at PHC level

Advantageous

Experience the NGO environment, 2 4years' experience in TB/HIV programmes

Duties:

Develop a longterm strategy to address the DRTB mentoring needs at the designated facilities
Assist health facility teams in the development of clinical standards and procedures for DRTB services
Support the integration of TB, HIV and NCDs aligned to PHC reengineering, ICSM and ideal clinic strategies
Conduct and facilitate training related to DRTB, HIV and NCDs management, both clinical and managerial with the intension of improving TB treatment outcomes in the designated facilities
Participate in other project management activities as the needs of the programme evolves
Alignment of Project objectives with THINK Strategic intent
Alignment with funder expectations and requirements
Remain up to date with current DoH DR TB Guidelines and policies and ensure accurate dissemination of this information to facilities through training and ongoing mentoring
Develop a mentoring plan to provide mentoring and technical assistance in the implementation and operationalization of the projects DRTB, HIV and NCDs interventions at health facility level
Conduct situational analysis at allocated facilities to understand operational context of the facility.
Participate in the development and implementation of quality improvement plans
Establish and strengthen cluster review meetings
Participate in facility meetings
Provide guidance and technical support on DR-TB, and TB/HIV prevention, and treatment in line with current DOH Guidelines.
Collaborate with staff in facilities in activities related to
Contact tracing of patients
Alerting facilities of patients who have missed appointments
Support the implementation of TB/HIV integration.
Promoting infection prevention and control, including dissemination of infection control materials
Conducting training and ongoing mentoring on DR-TB.
Organize, attend and facilitate such workshops in liaison with other clinical teams.
Support and mentor adherence counselling provision for patients on treatment across all facilities supported.
Support and mentor the monitoring and reporting of adverse drug events for Second line TB medicines (ADSM).
Ongoing capacity building for different cadres of health care workers on clinical management, infection control and ethics.
Support implementation of EDR Web.
Monitor and support project staff placed at facility and district level.
Lead in baseline facility assessments.
Support and mentor the implementation of latest TPT guidelines
To assist and support with other duties as needed by the district (including DR TB Hotline coordination)
Establish and/or strengthen regular infacility and cluster data review meetings
Support and participate in regular data clean up activities
Collaborate with TB Nurse mentor for clinical chart audits
Monitor availability and correct completion of DR TB stationary
Regularly evaluate and analyse the progress, successes, and challenges with clients initiated on treatment, as part of Continuous Quality Improvement
Submit reports (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) on programme indicators and progress.
Perform quality checks on MDR-TB register/EDR web generated data in collaboration with data clerks
Assist with Monitoring and Evaluation activities for the TB/DRTB, HIV and NCDs program
Meet regularly with the program advisors and supervisor for effective programme implementation.
Liaising with DOH district staff on procedures for diagnosis and treatment for DR-TB patients
Initiating and sustaining linkages with health facilities and relevant NGOs
Provide services to the surrounding communities
Continuous engagement with district information officers and TB Clinical Leads
Attend quarterly DRTB Technical Advisory Group Meetings
Selfupdating on DOH guidelines, policies and SOPs available on project share point platform
Capacity building through attending appropriate training programmes
Ensure THINK vision, mission and values are reflected in all job outcomes
Comply with all THINK rules and regulations and policies and procedures
Be passionate about making the difference and add value to THINK
Perform other duties as required