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

THINK TUBERCULOSIS & HIV INVESTIGATIVE NETWORK NPC

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Pretoria, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter

Description

PROPOSED POSITION

THINK is seeking a suitably qualified Professional 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

Advantageous

Experience the NGO environment

Duties:

Develop a longterm strategy to address the TB Mentoring needs at the designated facility
Assist health facility teams in the development of clinical standards and procedures for TB services
Support the integration of TB, HIV and NCDs aligned to PHC reengineering, ICSM and ideal clinic strategies
Conduct and facilitate training related to TB, HIV and NCDs management, both clinical and managerial with the intension of improving TB treatment outcomes in the designated facilities
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Other project management activities may occur as the needs of this project evolve
Alignment of Project objectives with THINK Strategic intent
Provide mentoring and technical assistance in the implementation and operationalization of the projects TB, HIV and NCDs interventions at health facility level.
Lead in facility baseline assessments.
Support the development and implementation of Quality Improvement Plans.
Support the convening of the weekly facility meetings.
Provide direct onsite support for nurses and auxiliary staff during patient visits at the facility
Supervise the implementation of FAST
Supervise the implementation of Urinary LAM testing
Conduct TB, HIV and NCDs training needs assessments at the health facilities
Reinforce all TB, HIV and NCDs related training during case studies, lectures, presentations, and grand rounds
Work in collaboration with the other clinicians and promote a multidisciplinary team approach to TB, HIV and NCDs management, including an expanded role for nurses
Work with health facility management teams in the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the TB implementation plans of the health facility and associated community institutions
Establish program linkages and referrals between the health facilities and associated referral facilities and community institutions supporting the TB care cascade within the district
Collaborate with NGOs/CBOs to facilitate continuity of care and improve TB, HIV and NCD treatment outcomes
Provide services to the surrounding communities
Continuous engagement with district information officers and TB Clinical Leads
Participate in the recruitment and training of programme staff
Facilitate training and capacity building of Direct Service Providers (NGOs and DOH)
Participate or represent the project in conferences.
Support, train and mentor programme staff based at SAFT supported facilities throughout the district
Provide direct supervision to all subordinates
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