Enrolled Nursing Assistant - Pretoria at The Aurum Institute

Description

The purpose of this position is to provide highly effective and efficient clinical services under the supervision of the Project coordinator, Area manager or Community Liaison Officer whilst adhering to all relevant policies and regulations. The ENA will be responsible for supporting the radiographer in the Digital Chest X-Ray mobile vehicle.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, safe, and effective evidence based clinical procedures to achieve identified health outcomes
• Daily linkage with DOH health facilities to identify patients that need to be followed up or contacts to be screened for TB/HIV.
• Coordinate the collection and transportation of specimens during community screening.
• Linkage with Community Liaison Officer (CLO)/Community Health Worker (CHW) to arrange outreach activities in the community.
• Collaborate with community-based organizations and DOH clinics to facilitate patient linkage into care.
• Track linkage targets, prepare and submit monthly reports.
• Input accurate and complete data for all contacts with clients into the project database.
• Provide all required documentation in a timely manner, which may include client follow-up, outcome evaluation, client contact sheets, evaluations, and HR related documentation.
• Participate in regular staff meetings, staff training programs, supervisory sessions, and accept the responsibility for aiding the development of positive team relationships as requested.
• To implement quality improvement processes throughout the conduct of the project.
• Ensure regular and clear communication with the team.
• Adherence to reporting and communication lines regarding various problems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Adhere to the relevant procedures with regards to participant confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by their supervisor.
• Manage daily activities required for the implementation of the National TB Recovery plan
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with the South African Nursing Council
• Enforce the rights of all participants and maintain cultural sensitivity
• Plan and evaluate the Community Health Worker work plans consultation with the multidisciplinary District team
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders incl farming community, business, and communities in towns.
• Regular update in terms of clinical knowledge
• Provide progress reports as required on a weekly, monthly basis and recommendations on increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of processes
• Monitoring and evaluation of project implementation

Requirements

Education

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as Enrolled Nurse/Assistant
• Formal qualification as Enrolled Nurse/Assistant accredited by SANC

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ related experience in TB, HIV, STI, Chronic diseases of lifestyle
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in community health work
• Extensive counselling experience and client care

Advantageous

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in HIV/AIDS and TB related accountabilities

Requirements: Skills and Competencies

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Willing to travel and work after hours
• SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
• Valid Driver’s Licence (PDP will be an advantage)
• Good record keeping and reporting skills
• Proficiency in communication skills (both written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Experience working independently and, in a team
• Quick learner and self-starter with ability to take initiative and work in a start-up and Team-oriented environment
• Strong work ethic and ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to effectively manage a team
• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Willing to travel and work after hours