Enrolled Nurse Assistant - Durban, South Africa - The Aurum Institute

The Aurum Institute

Verified Company

Durban, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

PURPOSE

To assist the Sub-Recipients (SR) of the NDoH Global Fund TB, to appoint an enrolled nursing assistant for the mobile and movable DCXR units in the twelve Global Fund-supported districts for the NFM3 grant period.

OBJECTIVES

The respective SR is expected to identify and appoint an enrolled nursing assistant to be attached to mobile and movable Digital Chest X-Ray units to ensure that all clients are screened, sputum is collected on the spot, followed up and successfully linked to care.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Set up and prepare for daily activities
Screen all clients at the Digital Chest X-Ray containers
Collect on the spot sputum from all clients,
Generates daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of data for reporting
Update client records with laboratory sputum results and treatment start date.
Ensure availability of registers and other commodities required in the van
Work with the Data Captures to ensure that data is captured on the system and verified to ensure data quality
Follow up on patients referred to the facility to ensure a continuum of care.
Liaises with the TSO for the followup of clients
Conduct community education on TB prevention, symptoms and adherence to treatment

QUALIFICATIONS:

Higher Certificate Auxiliary Nurse or an equivalent qualification as Nursing Auxiliary
Grade 12

REQUIREMENTS:

Current Registration with SANC as an auxiliary nurse
2 years of working experience within a similar environment or any clinical setting
Knowledge of basic TB, and HIV management
Experience in health promotion and health education
Computer literacy in Microsoft Package
Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills
Willing to travel and work after hours

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

Good communication skills
Good attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrate good conflict resolution skills
Nonjudgmental, trustworthy, and empathetic personality
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders
Good problemsolving & reasoning ability
Maintains confidentiality

Please Note:
Closing date: 08 May 2024