Enrolled Nurse: Mobile Unit - Polokwane, South Africa - Anova Health Institute NPC

Anova Health Institute NPC

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Polokwane, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives.

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

We are looking for an Enrolled Nurse for the mobile unit to do health screening of all clients in the mobile unit and HIV screening for clients at the farms to breach the gap between facilities and farms, through linkage of all clients and transfer of those that are far from facilities.

Key duties and responsibilities

Support the HTS team by mobilising all clients screened for other illnesses to also test for HIV
Recording and capturing of all activities done in the mobile unit including transfer ins and outs to facilities
Support the community outreach teams during campaigns in the farms
Record clients seen in the mobile unit and ensure follow up visitation schedule
Give health education on all suspected clients referred by counsellor and further refer them to the professional nurse
Attend internal meetings, workshops and training
Initiate, maintain open communication and relationship with the facility and farm stakeholders
Assist the team with monthly and quarterly statistics collection and verification
Report all clients screened in the farms to the facility managers
Submit a monthly detailed screening verification report, per facility
Submit and follow the movement plan with the sub district managers and the HTS team leaders

Essential qualifications and experience

Grade 12 (Matric)
Enrolled Nurse qualification and registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
At least 2year working experience as an Enrolled Nurse
Work experience on HIV and TB screening
Good written and verbal communication skills
Report writing skills
Proficiency in MS Office

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.

Preference will be given to persons with disabilities.