Professional Nurse Counsellor - King Sabata Dalindyebo at TB HIV Care

Purpose of Position

• To provide a comprehensive Wellness mobile health service by providing HIV testing and counselling services linked to screening and diagnosing clients for TB/STI’s. Provision of treatment and clinical care to HIV & TB patients and ensure successful linkage to care and adherence with specific focused on the sex worker. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Diploma in Nursing, or Bachelor's degree (B. Cur)
• Qualification in community health nursing or primary health care will be an advantage
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in public health care sector coupled with clinical management of TB and HIV after registration 
• NIMART trained & certified
• Dispensing license
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse?
• Sound knowledge on TB/HIV data tools and systems.?
• Proficiency in English and another South African language
• Valid driver’s license
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Develop an outline of presentation in TB/HIV service provision
• Coordinate visits screenings to sex work community on outreach with collaborating organisation team
• Maintain relations with managers by providing feedback on number of clients seen at sites
• Order monthly stock of medications needed for Wellness and HCT programmes
• Conduct physical examination and proper history taking on clients seen on the mobile.
• Provide appropriate syndromic treatment for STI’s, Fertility planning and other health related illness. 
• Train to complete the PI VCT register and monthly report new cases.
• Compile a record on the confirmed clinic the clients will attend and document referral or LTF using Tools and algorithm  
• Regular program in tracing clients by telephone, home visits or other
• Collaborate with community role-players in engaging scaling up of TB/HIV service provision 
• Maintain relations with health services and other NGO’s working to support program
• Appropriate referral of all the necessary health related conditions needed further management- ART, psychosocial, substance abuse, gender-based violence, etc. 
• Adhere to waste disposal
• Adhere to needle stick injury policy
• Engage in sex work support including helping coordinate and /or manage support groups
• Participate in sex work’s support meetings and structures as directed by Key Populations Program Manager

Skills and Competencies    

• Excellent knowledge of HIV, TB and STI, prevention approaches and DoH screening guidelines
• An in-depth understanding and knowledge of legislative requirements, acceptable practices and procedures
• High-level planning and organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, including being a team player
• Demonstrate strong professional attitude and behaviour at all times
• Ability to work non-traditional hours which may include weekends from time to time  
• Knowledge of statistics and reporting

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