Job title : Professional Nurse Counsellor - King Sabata Dalindyebo
Job Location : Eastern Cape, Mthatha
Deadline : December 26, 2024
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Purpose of 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 the sex worker.
Minimum Requirements Diploma in Nursing, or Bachelor's degree (B. Cur) Qualification in community health nursing or primary health care will be an advantage Minimum of 3 years working experience in public health care sector coupled with clinical management of TB and HIV after registration NIMART trained & certified Dispensing license Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse? Sound knowledge on TB/HIV data tools and systems.? Proficiency in English and another South African language Valid driver's license Clear criminal record
Duties and Responsibilities Develop an outline of presentation in TB/HIV service provision Coordinate visits screenings to sex work community on outreach with collaborating organisation team Maintain relations with managers by providing feedback on number of clients seen at sites Order monthly stock of medications needed for Wellness and HCT programmes Conduct physical examination and proper history taking on clients seen on the mobile. Provide appropriate syndromic treatment for STI's, Fertility planning and other health related illness. Train to complete the PI VCT register and monthly report new cases. Compile a record on the confirmed clinic the clients will attend and document referral or LTF using Tools and algorithm Regular program in tracing clients by telephone, home visits or other Collaborate with community role-players in engaging scaling up of TB/HIV service provision Maintain relations with health services and other NGO's working to support program Appropriate referral of all the necessary health related conditions needed further management- ART, psychosocial, substance abuse, gender-based violence, etc. Adhere to waste disposal Adhere to needle stick injury policy Engage in sex work support including helping coordinate and /or manage support groups Participate in sex work's support meetings and structures as directed by Key Populations Program Manager
Skills and Competencies Excellent knowledge of HIV, TB and STI, prevention approaches and DoH screening guidelines An in-depth understanding and knowledge of legislative requirements, acceptable practices and procedures High-level planning and organisational skills Good communication skills Good interpersonal skills, including being a team player Demonstrate strong professional attitude and behaviour at all times Ability to work non-traditional hours which may include weekends from time to time Knowledge of statistics and reporting
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