Enrolled Nursing Assistant at The Aurum Institute

PURPOSE 

To assist the Sub-Recipients (SR) of the NDoH Global Fund TB, to appoint an enrolled nursing assistant for the mobile and movable DCXR units in the twelve Global Fund-supported districts for the NFM3 grant period. 

OBJECTIVES 

The respective SR is expected to identify and appoint an enrolled nursing assistant to be attached to mobile and movable Digital Chest X-Ray units to ensure that all clients are screened, sputum is collected on the spot, followed up and successfully linked to care. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Set up and prepare for daily activities 
• Screen all clients at the Digital Chest X-Ray containers  
• Collect on the spot sputum from all clients,  
• Generates daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of data for reporting 
• Update client records with laboratory sputum results and treatment start date. 
• Ensure availability of registers and other commodities required in the van 
• Work with the Data Captures to ensure that data is captured on the system and verified to ensure data quality 
• Follow up on patients referred to the facility to ensure a continuum of care. 
• Liaises with the TSO for the follow-up of clients 
• Conduct community education on TB prevention, symptoms and adherence to treatment 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Higher Certificate Auxiliary Nurse or an equivalent qualification as Nursing Auxiliary 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Current Registration with SANC as an auxiliary nurse 
• 2 years of working experience within a similar environment or any clinical setting 
• Knowledge of basic TB, and HIV management  
• Experience in health promotion and health education 
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Package  
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills 
• Willing to travel and work after hours 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:  

• Good communication skills  
• Good attention to detail and accuracy  
• Demonstrate good conflict resolution skills 
• Non-judgmental, trustworthy, and empathetic personality  
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders  
• Good problem-solving & reasoning ability  
• Maintains confidentiality