Professional Nurse - Parktown at The Aurum Institute

Description

Work Description

Engaging with the districts and facility managers introducing key population friendly facilities. Coordinating key population sensitization training with district and facility managers. Engaging with facility supporting partners and other stakeholder. Facilitating key population sensitization training to facilities, and other relevant stakeholder. Provide mentorship to trained facility staff. Participate in team, DoH meetings as per invitation.

Technical Work Responsibilities

• Be knowledgeable and up-to-date with key populations
• Coordinate and facilitate key population sensitization training
• Be able to adapt training module to accommodate all staff categories.
• Manage all activities required for the implementation of the project
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with the South African Nursing Council and the Health Professions Council of South Africa
• Advocate and enforce the rights of key populations  and maintain cultural sensitivity.
• Be flexible and work with the team
• Provide comprehensive reports and recommendations on increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the project.
• Provide mentorship to all trained facility staff cadre.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Nursing Degree
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council
• Good Clinical Practice Certificate  
• HIV/AIDS Counselling and Management Certificate or Similar

Advantageous

• Advanced diploma in Primary Health Care

Experience

• Minimum 4 years’ training and mentorship experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical,and working in public health sector
• Knowledge and experience of working with Key Populations  

Requirements

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Valid Driver’s License and own vehicle
• Overnight Travel when required.