Professional Nurse - Cape Town, South Africa - Anova Health Institute NPC

Anova Health Institute NPC

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives.

Good health and quality of life is what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most.

We are looking for a Professional Nurse to support initiation of HIV infected clients on ART, PrEP, STI treatment and ensure full implementation of the activities._

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Champion the Anova infacility activities by leading the facility meetings and supporting weekly data review, monitor attendance and liaise between Anova and the facility
Work with the outreach teams to get referrals and to initiate ART for eligible HIV infected clients including PrEP
Provide follow up care for patients on treatment in line with DoH HIV Management guidelines as well as Anova work plan and Facility plans
Routinely monitor performance & registers of (TB/HIV/STI) programmes at facility level and provide mentorship & technical support where required
Identify poor performing indicators, put together quality improvement (QI) plans and implement as agreed upon with the facility team
Identify training needs at facility level and arrange inservice training where needed
Train clinic staff on MSM Diversity trainer and biomedical training and mentor staff at facilities
Use relevant M&E tools to report weekly to Anova subdistrict team on number of clients initiated on ART and TPT
Support facilities with implementation of I-ACT support groups and Chronic treatment clubs in line with Anova's work plan
Attend weekly multidisciplinary meeting
Be part of HITT projects for data cleanup

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

A degree or diploma qualification as a Professional Nurse
Registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
NIMART trained and certified as competent to work independently
At least 4 years' experience in working at a clinic (PHC or CHC) facility
At least 2 years NIMART experience
Familiar with latest HIV Management, PrEP, STI and TB and guidelines
PHC Qualification is advantageous
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good report writing skills
Strong organizational skills, including time management and multitasking skills
Driver's License is required and ability to drive

In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.