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Please report any instances of the above to ****** TitleClinical Quality Improvement Team Leader - OR TamboDepartmentClinicalLocationClinic or Facility: QumbuTown / City: OR TamboProvince: Eastern CapeCountry: South AfricaJob Advert SummaryTB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation.
We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs.
THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care.
Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.Purpose of the PositionTo provide a combination prevention evidenced-based package, focusing on HIV prevention (including oral PrEP as the additional prevention option) to clients incorporating a comprehensive package of sexual health services and HIV, TB, STI screening, diagnosis, treatment, and continuity of care and condom promotion and distribution.
To ensure navigation of referrals into a facility where needed.Minimum RequirementsDegree / diploma or relevant nursing qualification5 years' experience in nursing after registrationRegistration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional NurseNIMART trainedIMCI trainedQuality improvement certificateDuties and ResponsibilitiesDevelops and maintains relationships with facility managers and relevant stakeholdersImplements package of integrated SRH services: Integrated HIV counselling and testing, ART initiation, PrEP initiation, pregnancy testing, contraception (incl.
emergency, condoms), postexposure prophylaxis, TB screening, STI screening and management, creatinine clearance, screening for mental health, substance, and alcohol abuseTrain, mentor, and coach Operation Phuthuma ChampionsProvides mentorship to initiation and retention team.Facilitates implementation of men's health services including VMMCFacilitates and supports health calendar month activities/events and awareness campaignsFacilitates disclosure and establishment of adherence clubsSubmits monthly reportsCollaborates with Department of Basic Education (DBE), Department of Social Development (DSD), Department of Health (DOH) managers and community role-players to scale up THC's package of servicesAdheres to Infection Prevention Control (IPC) standardsMinimizes the risk of needle stick injuries by ensuring that all staff follow the recommended protocolImplements the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) protocol and ensures all staff adhere to the protocolSkills and CompetenciesExcellent communication skillsAttention to detailComputer literacy and IT skillsProblem-solvingStakeholder managementExcellent organisational and administration skillsReporting and statistics
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