Clinical Nurse Practitioner - Cape Town, South Africa - Anova Health Institute NPC

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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 provide support to those who needs it most.

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


Key Duties and Responsibilities
To champion all ANOVA activities and oversee ANOVA staff at facilities (lead facility meetings and 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 and attend MDT to support community recalls 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 and ANOVA team Identify training needs at facility level and arrange in-service 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 sub-district 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 Ensure holistic care is provided example acute and chronic condition of the PLHIV


Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required
A degree or diploma qualification as a Professional Nurse Midwifery is a requirement Clinical Assessment Treatment & Care (PHC Nurse Clinician) Registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council NIMART trained (western cape) and certified as competent to work independently NIMART mentor certificate would be advantageous 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 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Good report writing skills Strong organizational skills, including time management and multi-tasking skills Driver's License is required and ability to drive

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