Aurum’s projects and programmes cover a wide range of activities from programmatic implementation and technical assistance for HIV/AIDS and TB prevention, care and treatment services throughout the health system in South Africa, HIV prevention clinical research studies, TB and HIV vaccine studies, voluntary medical male circumcision to large scale TB preve...
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The NIMART Nurse is responsible for providing holistic and comprehensive HIV AIDS clinical care to Patients and performing Clinical Procedures and administering processes according to professional protocol.
Technical Work Responsibilities
Conduct HCT testing indoors and outdoors (Mobile, gazebo) on a daily basis
Obtain medical history
Physical examination of Participants, including pelvic, genital and rectal examinations
Drawing of blood and other specimens
Monitor vital signs
Syndrome management of conditions
Dispensing of medication
Assessing the results and refer Participant for further treatment where necessary
Dispense ARV medication
Monitor ARV RX adherence and educate on lifestyle modifications
Manage Participants on a regular basis to monitor side effects
Referral of Participants for further investigations including x-rays, sonars etc
Provide a Counselling Services:
Conduct pre-and post-counselling service to each participant
Provide educational assistance and advise
Perform daily quality checks and data counselling
Active participant management
Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s degree / diploma in Nursing
Registration with South African Nursing Council
Completed NIMART Course
Dispensing Certificate
PrEP Certificate
Advanced Diploma in Primary Health Care ( added advantage )Experience
Adequate knowledge of HIV / AIDS and TB patient management
At least two years’ experience Key Populations programme (MSM, FSW, PWID, TG, Inmates)Requirements
SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
Intermediate computer skills
Drivers Licence
Own Car
Minimal/Moderate/Excessive overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required
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