Professional Nurse Counsellor at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the 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 key populations

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing qualification
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in nursing, post registration
• NIMART accreditation would be an advantage
• Clinical HIV management experience is mandatory
• Previous coordination/management role and experience working with key populations would be a great advantage
• Clear criminal record
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in English and isiXhosa; fluency in Afrikaans is advantageous
• Valid code 8 driver’s licence preferred

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Coordinate and conduct outreach HIV, TB and STI services in the community, workplace, correctional services, farms schools and DOH facilities 
• Provide an enhanced appropriate package of treatment, care and support of clients diagnosed with HIV, TB, STI’s, and other health related conditions 
• Ensure successful referrals and linkage to care of 95% of key populations affected by HIV or TB
• Conduct sensitisation training and secure the provision of KP friendly services at nominated sites, in consultation with WCG and other officials
• Ensure period reporting is conducted in line with WCG and internal organisational norms and standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders to scale up TB/HIV service provision to key populations
• Maintain relations with health services and other NGO’s working to support program
• Participate in key populations work’s support meetings and structures as directed by the WCG project manager

Skills and Competencies    

• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership
• Attention to detail
• Computer literacy and IT skills
• Problem-solving
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent organisational and administration skills