Senior Officer: Professional Nurse (Post Level 9) (Contract Appointment: 2 years) (Job ID: 5971) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform professional clinical duties at the Primary Health Clinic.
• Provide HIV counselling and treatment (must be able to initiate treatment after counselling)
• Perform other relevant duties as required by the line manager.
• Capture clinical notes on electronic medical systems.
• Quality Control of clinic.
• Order medication and perform stock control of equipment for the clinic.
• Handle emergencies on campus.
• Assist with first aid services at sports events on campus where necessary.
• Arrange and assist with awareness campaigns regarding health and HIV on campus.
• Coordinate and support students involved in the Peer Education program.
• Conduct workshops and training sessions for Peer Educators on topics of health promotion and prevention.
• Develop training material in line with program outcomes.
• Implement prevention programs and initiatives.
• Present information sessions to the campus community.
• Liaise with internal and external role-players.

Inherent Job requirements:

• Nursing diploma/degree (general, psychiatric, midwifery, community nursing).
• Post basic diploma/ degree in Primary Healthcare.
• Dispensing certificate.
• NIMART
• Knowledge of PrEP.
• Proof of registration at the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• A minimum of two (2) years relevant experience in a primary health care clinic environment.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Recommendations:

• Own transport.
• Dispensing licence.
• Previous working experience with young adults/students.