The Northern Cape Department of Health is the department of the Government of the Northern Cape, responsible for providing public healthcare to the population of the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The political head of the department is the MEC for Health; as of 2020 this is Maruping Lekwene.
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Basic qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows for registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC). Valid driver’s licence is essential for the post. Certificate(s) in Nurse-initiated Management of ART (NIMART) and Adult Primary Care (APC) are essential.
A dispensing licence would be an advantage. Understanding of Nursing legislation and related legal and ethical Nursing Practices. Five years' experience in community-based health provision. Two years' experience in HIV and TB service provision. Experience with vaccine support, demand creation and adverse event monitoring and referral. Proven experience of community referral policies.
Knowledge of HIV management and of TB management. Knowledge of QIP frameworks, QI processes and concepts. Clinical care: understanding of UTT and competence in HIV clinical management (NIMART). Experience in provider-initiated HIV counselling and testing, including index contact testing. Extensive knowledge of health promotion strategies, prevention, treatment, care and support programmes.
Good understanding of the South African public health system, including national and provincial policies and management structures. Experience in providing supportive supervision and mentoring to junior facility staff. Previous work experience in NGOs or funded programmes will be an advantage. Computer literacy and sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience:
Grade 1: None.
Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.
DUTIES :
Health Promotion & Community Engagement: Design and implement health promotion programmes, strategies, interventions, and campaigns at facility and community levels. Deliver information, education, and communication (IEC) activities to empower communities. Promote inter-sectoral collaboration and NGO participation in health initiatives. Develop integrated health promotion strategies to address communicable and non-communicable diseases. Participate in local forums to build partnerships and advocate for health priorities. Support district communications in developing and distributing IEC materials. Clinical Care & HAST Programme Implementation: Provide comprehensive HIV/AIDS/STI/TB care at the facility and HTA level. Examine and treat HIV-infected patients, including opportunistic infections. Initiate and manage ART (NIMART) and prophylaxis in line with Department of Health guidelines. Conduct HIV Testing Services (HTS) and prescribe appropriate treatments. Facilitate TB screening, diagnosis, and treatment. Manage reproductive health services, including family planning and HIV wellness programmes. Take blood samples, review results, and act according to clinical guidelines. Facilitate referrals to ensure continuity of care. Nursing Practice & Quality Assurance: Provide direction and supervision for nursing care plans. Implement standards, practices, criteria, and indicators for quality nursing. Ensure compliance with nursing laws and regulations. Conduct regular clinical audits to identify and address gaps in care. Support the development of tools, SOPs, and resources for programme implementation. Programme Support & Data Management: Increase PrEP uptake among adolescents and key populations. Strengthen TB data flow and reporting accuracy. Monitor and track performance against decanting programme targets. Review and evaluate adherence club and decanting initiatives with stakeholders. Patient Support & Continuity of Care: Identify and recruit patients for decanting into preferred modalities. Support identification of external pick-up points to improve medication access. Lead implementation of adherence club sessions and identify community venues. Ensure high-quality clinical care for decanted patients. Monitor and review progress of decanting programmes in collaboration with stakeholders. Teamwork & Flexibility: Work collaboratively as part of a health promotion team. Demonstrate willingness to rotate departmentally to support service delivery. Support health sector initiatives in sub-districts, including those initiated by local authorities
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