The Mpumalanga Department of Health is committed to improve the quality of health and well-being of all people of Mpumalanga by providing needs based, people centred, equitable health care delivery system through an integrated network of health care services provided by a cadre of dedicated and well skilled health workers.
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Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse (2025).
A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional nurse with SANC in General Nursing. Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
Extensive Knowledge and understanding of Primary Health Systems, Key policies and National Health Programmes including HIV and AIDS STIs, DS-TB, DR-TB and relevant government policies and prescripts.
Experience in TB and Ototoxicity management will be an added advantage.
Duties
Coordinate the implementation of policies, National Guidelines and Treatment protocols for the prevention, identification and management of TB disease in Health care facilities and in the Community. Plan and coordinate all TB, TB and HIV management and TB Data management capacity building activities within the sub-district. Oversee implementation of the TB Control Programme in the sub-district in line with the National Guidelines and Protocols.
Provide support to all facilities to implement TB Control Guidelines correctly. Monitoring and evaluation of programme performance and outcomes through data management and oversight electronic reporting systems i.e. TB Phase 6 in Tier .net and the Electronic DR-TB Register (EDRweb).
Facilitate the implementation of the National strategy for finding the missing TB patients. Coordinate laboratory services and communication with the laboratories. Conduct supervisory support visits to health facilities, NGOs laboratory services, private health care facilities, mining industry to provide guidance and exercise oversight in TB management. Collect and validate TB performance data from facilities and private sector health care services (mines, DCS etc).
Support health care facilities to obtain the necessary supplies for diagnosis and treatment of TB at all times. Support facilities to implement and sustain TB and HIV integration service. Facilitate collaboration with all Stakeholders within the district in the provision of quality TB management services.
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