Professional Nurse Counsellor - Cape Town, South Africa - TB HIV Care

TB HIV Care
TB HIV Care
Verified Company
Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Thabo Mthembu

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

beBee Recruiter
Description

Job Advert Summary:


Purpose of the position:


To provide a comprehensive Wellness mobile health service by providing HIV testing and counselling services linked to screening and diagnosing clients for TB/STI's.

Provision of treatment and clinical care to HIV & TB patients and ensure successful linkage to care and adherence with specific focused on key populations


Minimum Requirements:


  • Degree/Diploma in Nursing qualification
  • Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in nursing, post registration
  • NIMART accreditation would be an advantage
  • Clinical HIV management experience is mandatory
  • Previous coordination/management role and experience working with key populations would be a great advantage
  • Clear criminal record
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Proficiency in English and isiXhosa; fluency in Afrikaans is advantageous
  • Valid code 8 driver's licence

Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Coordinate and conduct outreach HIV, TB and STI services in the community, workplace, correctional services, farms schools and DOH facilities
  • Provide an enhanced appropriate package of treatment, care and support of clients diagnosed with HIV, TB, STI's, and other health related conditions
  • Ensure successful referrals and linkage to care of 95% of key populations affected by HIV or TB
  • Conduct sensitisation training and secure the provision of KP friendly services at nominated sites, in consultation with WCG and other officials
  • Ensure period reporting is conducted in line with WCG and internal organisational norms and standards
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to scale up TB/HIV service provision to key populations
  • Maintain relations with health services and other NGO's working to support program
  • Participate in key populations work's support meetings and structures as directed by the WCG project manager
More jobs from TB HIV Care
See all jobs of TB HIV Care