Nurse Mentor – TB/STI/HIV Programme at NACOSA

The duties and responsibilities of the Nurse Mentor will include, but not limited to:

• Facilitate implementation of health services delivered by implementing organizations through technical guidance and mentoring.
• Promote high quality, bio-medical services at local level by implementers by disseminating the most recent clinical service delivery guidelines, protocols and standard operating procedures focusing on the TB programme.
• Implement and support XRAY mobile into community.
• Provide technical support with regard to specifications of XRAY mobiles and work closely with various stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of services.
• Identify the capacity-building needs of implementers, and develop and implement skills development plans through on-the-job training.
• Ensure that implementers comply with South African laws, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to clinical services within the TB programme.
• Keep up to date with the clinical developments in the field and support the development and continuous improvement of ART, PrEP and TB care and treatment services for targeted populations.
• Provide guidance with regard to procurement and supply chain management of TB mobile vehicles and the utilization at SR level.
• Co-facilitate or Facilitate on training.
• Maintain affective linkages between technical components and programme management, training, finance and M&E functions within the programmes.
• Develop and maintain constructive and close working relationships with key stakeholders, including the Department of Health at national, provincial and district levels and act as a thought leader in the development and evaluation of clinical service delivery programmes in South Africa.
• Assist Programme and M&E Specialists with consolidation and analysis of data on clinical services so that it informs programme planning.
• Submit periodic reports to the Clinical Manager as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Nursing Science and registered with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• 4 years post qualification experience as a Professional Nurse, with at least 2 years in HIV/AIDS and TB.
• Certificate in HIV/AIDS/TB/STI
• Experience working as a Clinical Trainer/Mentor/Facilitator in a similar role where technical guidance had to be provided to implementers or programme staff will be a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of South African HIV and TB Guidelines including HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health; HIV Testing Services; TB screening and adherence support.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in one or more South African languages besides English a distinct advantage.
• Understanding of the NGO sector and knowledge of big donor processes/requirements will be a benefit.
• Valid code 08 unendorsed driver's license (non-negotiable)
• Competent in MS Office Suite.