Outreach Team Leader: Professional Nurse - Westlake at Anova Health Institute

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design weekly work plans for the CHW and for him or herself (home visits, household assessments,
• community outreach events, etc.)
• Manage the Community Healthcare Workers per node.
• Work closely with the DoH facility management and the community leaders to facilitate the Community-Oriented Primary Care approach – meaning the OTL is required to attend the local community meetings.
• Attend and actively participate the multi-disciplinary meetings organised by the DoH facility management.
• Actively participate in the wellness and prevention interventions, e.g., administering of vaccines, screening for non-communicable diseases, family planning, etc.
• Plan and implement mentorship and coaching sessions for the CHW on the Integrated Health and Wellness Service package.
• Routinely record/update patient files and stats.
• Attend training sessions arranged by the DoH and/or Anova.
• Routinely travel to dedicated Anova, wellness outreach venues and/or DOH facilities in the Cape Metropole District, when required.
• Routine checking and correcting of CHWs registers/reports.
• Accurate reporting (verbal and written) of stats and narrative reports.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ensure that patient files are filled and stored correctly and safely – POPIA compliant.
• CHW timesheet and leave management and timeous submissions to Anova’s HR department.
• Manage the office expenses, advance claims, and mileage claims with timeous submissions to the Anova’s finance department.
• Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality.
•  Any other tasks as agreed with line manager.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• Nursing qualification (Professional Nurse)
• SANC registration
• Valid driver’s license essential
• Own transport and vehicle
• Experience working within the community will be advantageous