Job title: Registered Nurse
Company: Desmond Tutu Health Foundation
Job description: REGISTERED NURSE - TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS FIXED-TERM CONTRACT - MASIPHUMELELE; HEALTH PARK. The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organization focused on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training, and prevention of HIV and related infections in Southern Africa. We invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to play your part in Desmond Tutu Health Foundation's exciting future. The main purpose of this role is to provide high nursing quality and deliver excellent youth-friendly services at our adolescent clinic, which provides a space for sport and physical activity, education regarding healthy eating, and mental health support. The clinic serves adolescents aged 12-29 years, predominantly providing SRH and HIV prevention and treatment services, as well as general primary health care for those 12 years and older.
Minimum Requirements:
A degree or diploma qualification in Nursing (General, Community, Psychiatry)
Active registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
At least 5 years of nursing experience
At least 2-5 years of nursing experience in a primary healthcare clinic
Familiarity with the latest STI, SRH, PrEP, HIV Management, and TB guidelines
Experience working with adolescents
At least 1-2 years of staff management
Computer literacy with sound knowledge of email, Excel, word processing, and the internet
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good report writing skills
Ability to work well under pressure and maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
Ability to work harmoniously with youth of diverse backgrounds
Client-focused
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to foster a collaborative relationship with local clinics and hospitals
Must be detail-oriented
Strong organizational skills, including time management and multi-tasking skills
Administration skills
Maintaining strict client confidentiality
Willingness and ability to work youth-friendly hours
Advantageous:
Clinical Assessment, Treatment, and Care Qualification (PHC Nurse Clinician)
Sexual and reproductive health trained, inclusive of Implant insertion and removal certificate
NIMART trained and certified as competent to work independently
Fluency in Xhosa and English
Valid Driver's license and ability to drive
Own transport
Dispensing license
Responsibilities:
Provide a welcoming and supportive environment for the youth and adolescent clients
Ensure good clinic flow in the youth clinic (YC)
Maintain participant confidentiality
Provide education on sexual reproductive health including HIV/TB and STI education, screening, and treatment follow-up care to clients
Rapid testing for HIV, STIs, and pregnancy
Perform pregnancy tests as required
Provide Family Planning counselling & services including insertion and removal of Implanon
Provide PrEP and ARVs as required and related education and support on side-effects, adherence, etc.
Provide Primary Health Care services (including mental health) according to PACK & EDL guidelines
Assess, advise, and treat the client needing a prescription
Ensure familiarity with local counselling testing and referral guidelines
Refer to relevant secondary or tertiary hospitals as needed
Capture data daily on REDCap database
Ensure that consultation rooms have sufficient supplies to run the clinic each day
Order stock monthly from Province
Provide stats monthly to DOH
Manage medical waste monthly
Monthly checking of emergency trolley and eyewash stations
Values fit: Passion, Innovation, Progress, Integrity, Respect, Excellence
Submit a detailed cover letter, updated CV with certified copy of the highest qualification, and details of two (2) current contactable referees by 18 September 2024. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you are a foreign national applying for this position, please attach a copy of your work permit to your application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within four weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We are committed to equity in our employment practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives. We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified. I understand and accept that by applying for this position, I authorize DTHF to process my personal information in accordance with its internal operational requirements. I further understand that the personal information I disclose to DTHF will be processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the Protection of Personal Information Act and may include the transferring thereof to third parties for the purposes of verification. This job may be removed before it expires. Desmond Tutu Health Foundation is a child-friendly organization committed to the protection of children. For more information about the organization, please visit our website.
Expected salary:
Location: Masiphumelele, Cape Town
Job posting date: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 23:47:38 GMT
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