Professional Nurse at Anova Health Institute

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Champion the Anova 95-95-95 in-facility activities by leading the facility meetings and supporting weekly data review, monitor attendance and liaise between Anova and the facility
• Work with the outreach teams to get referrals and to initiate ART for eligible HIV infected clients including PrEP
• Provide follow up care for patients on treatment in line with DoH HIV Management guidelines as well as Anova work plan and Facility 90-90-90 plans
• Routinely monitor performance & registers of (TB/HIV/STI) programmes at facility level and provide mentorship & technical support where required
• Identify poor performing indicators, put together quality improvement (QI) plans and implement as agreed upon with the facility team
• Identify training needs at facility level and arrange in-service training where needed
• Train clinic staff on MSM Diversity trainer and biomedical training and mentor staff at facilities
• Use relevant M&E tools to report weekly to Anova sub-district team on number of clients initiated on ART and TPT
• Support facilities with the implementation of I-ACT support groups and Chronic treatment clubs in line with Anova’s work plan
• Attend weekly multi-disciplinary meeting
• Be part of HITT projects for data clean-up.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• A degree or diploma qualification as a Professional Nurse
• Registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
• Western Cape NIMART trained and certified as competent to work independently
• At least 4 years’ experience in working at a clinic (PHC or CHC) facility
• At least 2 years NIMART experience
• Familiar with latest HIV Management, PrEP, STI and TB and guidelines
• PHC Qualification is advantageous
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good report-writing skills
• Strong organizational skills, including time management and multi-tasking skills
• Driver’s License is required, and ability to drive.

Closing date: 26 July 2024