South Africa has the highest number of people living with HIV in the world \u2013 over 7 million people. To turn the tide on HIV and AIDS, we need to bring all sectors of society together and strengthen the community systems that support people.
\nNACOSA is a networking organisation that brings communities together to tackle HIV and its impact on vulnerable people. We have a 19 year track record of working with donors, government and communities to strengthen community systems and turn the tide on HIV, AIDS and TB.<\/p>\n
We do this through mobilizing our network of over 1,900 organisations, promoting dialogue between government and affected people, building capacity with accredited training, mentoring and technical assistance and channeling resources to support service delivery on the ground, particularly for children and youth, key populations and women and girls.NACOSA is looking for a suitably qualified candidate within South Africa to support the implementation of a 3-year grant (until Dec 2023), under the Adolescent Girls and Young Women Global Fund grant titled- Social Impact Bond (SIB).<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Professional Nurse<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> The key performance areas of the role are:<\/strong> REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> 2021008
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Contract 36 Months
\nSalary:<\/strong> Market Related<\/p>\n
\nThe main purpose of the professional nurse is to provide quality health services to young people focussed on sexual and reproductive health, HIV prevention including PrEP and HIV testing services. The incumbent will support the achievement of the prevention programme\u2019s targets and to this end, engage in ongoing quality improvement activities to ensure integrated, comprehensive services are rendered from community-based mobiles services, with a focus on adolescent girls and young women and at-risk young people.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Screen patients on HIV in all services provided at the mobile clinic.
\n\u2022Initiate PrEP and monitor and manage clients according to DOH guidelines
\n\u2022Refer clients who test HIV positive to supporting partners or DOH for ART initiation after initial review.
\n\u2022Assess clients who come for services and facilitate up and down referrals if unable to provide on mobile.
\n\u2022Screen, diagnose and prescribe appropriate treatments for STI\u2019s and minor ailments as per PHC guidelines.
\n\u2022Educate participants and promote health and wellbeing.
\n\u2022Provide education on sexual reproductive health including HIV\/TB and STI education to clients.
\n\u2022Ensure familiarity with local counselling testing and referral guidelines.
\n\u2022Provide Family Planning counselling & services, perform pregnancy tests as required.
\n\u2022Follows Family Planning, PACK, Standard Treatment and STI guidelines.
\n\u2022Assess, advise & treat the client needing a prescription.
\n\u2022Refer to relevant secondary or tertiary hospital as needed.
\n\u2022Capture data daily on relevant IT program.
\n\u2022Ensure sufficient supplies to run the clinic on each day.
\n\u2022Manage medical waste.
\n\u2022Assist in maintaining good clinic flow.
\n\u2022Maintain accurate client records.
\n\u2022Maintain client confidentiality.
\n\u2022Assist in liaising with pharmacist regarding supply and management of FPC and STI drugs.
\n\u2022Assist in the development of an adolescent-friendly service.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022Nursing degree or diploma and current registration with SANC
\n\u2022Certification\/experience in sexual and reproductive health (particularly contraception and STI management); and HIV prevention and management
\n\u2022Sound technical knowledge of PEP, PrEP, ARV, TB-HIV integration, treatment and care infectious diseases
\n\u2022Knowledge of national, provincial and district health structures
\n\u2022A minimum of 4 years community nursing experience.
\n\u2022Experience and trained on Sexual Reproductive Health.
\n\u2022Experience working in a donor-funded organisation\/NGO or project-based environment and desirable to have experience working with schools
\n\u2022Knowledge of clinical systems and data management
\n\u2022Exceptional organisational and administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
\n\u2022Attention to detail
\n\u2022Pro-active, able to exercise discretion and independent decision-making
\n\u2022Able to prioritize own workload and work towards deadlines
\n\u2022Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
\n\u2022Able to speak other African languages Required minimum work experience
\n\u2022Minimum 4 years\u2019 experience in public health and NIMART certificate
\n\u2022Dispensing licence preferred
\n\u2022PrEP training
\n\u2022Valid driver\u2019s license<\/p>\n