Contract Jobs at Right to Care

Description

• Pull out files for TX_NEW -Flag files for patients not initiated on IPT
• Call all eligible patients and take them to the DSD Nurse for initiation.
• Make sure that all initiated patients have been captured on Tier.net.
• Increase IPT Initiation among patients currently on ART by using the viral load due lists and patients on adherence clubs.
• Request files for patients with no outcomes, audit them and ask the Data Capture to update outcomes on TIER.NET
• Every month request a list of patients that needs repeat script for IPT and ensure that the treatment is continued for the prescribed duration according to guidelines.
• Counselling of patients in their own language, get consent and offer rapid HIV testing.
• Refer all positive patients to the Professional Nurse for initiation on the same day (Handshake approach)
• Link mother baby pairs to care through identification of HIV positive mothers and PCR positive babies and refer them for initiation of ART
• Go through the TB room and make sure that all TB presumptive /diagnosed patients have been tested for HIV – if not make note to test them on their next visits.
• Screen patients for STI, TB by asking the 4 screening questions and refer patients accordingly
• Support all Self Screening activities happening within and in vicinity of your facility.
• Ensure that the Risk Profiling tool is used in your facility.
• Support the Professional Nurse with drawing of Viral load due bloods
• Create index testing contact list, call the partners as according to your list using the facility phone or any alternative provided.
• Collaborate with Right to Care Community Partners, WBHCOTS and HBC teams to help trace all Index contacts on your list

Requirements

Minimum requirements

• Enrolled Nursing Diploma/Certificate
• 2-3 Years as an Enrolled Nurse in the NGO/Community or a Hospital Environment 
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS

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Description

Capturing of HIV patient data

• Capture all relevant patient data on site on the LYNX APP
• Reach daily targets for number of files captured and/or updated, as agreed upon with Line Managers.
• Record stats relating to daily work performance ('data entry stats'), to enable line manager to manage the employee's work performance.
• Always respect patient confidentiality.

Cleaning of HIV patient data

• Compile daily Blitz Reports.
• Assist with data cleaning whenever required.

Ongoing skills development

• Take responsibility for own professional growth and development.
• Obtain guidance from supervisors / managers in case of uncertainty about patient data entry or other issues.
• Attend compulsory in-house trainings to maintain and increase professional knowledge and skills.
• Identify and attend further trainings, as relevant to the job, to maintain and increase professional knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with data team in compiling reports (e.g. PEPFAR reports and DoH reports, on VCT, TB,PMTCT, Care, ART, etc.)

System Management

• Assist M&E officer & Senior data capturer with most essential duties during periods of leave, where this does not interfere with regular
• Assist clerks during unexpected staff shortages for brief periods of time.
• Assist with DM duties during unexpected long absence of DM during reporting deadlines   

Requirements

Required Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Matric
• Post-matric certificate in computer literacy Including Excel, OR equivalent experience,
• Basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS
• 1-year experience in data capturing

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Post-matric diploma in computer literacy Including Excel, OR equivalent experience
• 2 years’ experience in data capturing

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Description

Patient Care

• Assess, examine and diagnose patient’s clinical conditions and triage.
• Do relevant blood test and observations / vital signs.
• Interpret HIV test results, follow up on inaccuracies
• Assist with the process and implementation of VCT(Voluntary Testing and Counselling) / HCT (HIV Counselling and Testing).
• Design and implement nursing care plans, monitor and evaluate patient’s progress.
• Perform pap smears on all HIV infected patients yearly monitor and refer appropriately.
• Assist with the process of implementing PMTCT (Prevention from Mother to Child Treatment) and TB (Tuberculosis) programmes / services at the site
• Implement NIMART as mandated in Section 38A
• Record keeping of all relevant patient information on files / (Therapy Edge).
• Refer appropriately.

Staff Development

• Supervise and coordinate activities of all sub-ordinates.
• Participate in the site in-service training program

Administration Duties

• Compile monthly and daily reports of ART patients.
• Ensure efficient coordination of the anti retroviral site, its referrals networks and ensure sustenance of the ART Programme

Research

• Keep abreast with present developments in the field
• To participate in research projects relevant to the specific field
• Generate relevant reports and do follow ups on inaccuracies

Requirements

Required Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Matric
• Diploma in General, Community and Midwifery Nursing
• 2 years as a Registered Nurse in NGO/Community Clinic Or a Hospital Environment

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma\ Degree in General, Community and Midwifery   Nursing
• HIV\ AIDS Management Course
• 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse Community Nursing Health setting or Hospital Setting

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Description

Technical Support & Clinical Quality Improvement

• Provide on-site technical assistance to facility staff on CCMT, HIV, TB, IMCI and PHC programs.
• Conduct clinical file audits, root-cause analyses, and quality-of-care assessments at facilities.
• co-create and monitor quality improvement plans with facilities management.
• Support implementation of evidence-based interventions aimed at improving clinical outcomes of the different DoH Programs
• Mentor clinicians and nurses on updated NDoH guidelines, SOPs, algorithms, and protocols.
• Facilitate case discussions, mortality reviews, and program performance reviews.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Data Use for Action

• Conduct routine data verification, indicator tracking and performance monitoring using DHIS, TIER.Net, SVS, SyNCH, HPRS, ETR, EDR Web, and facility registers.
• Analyse program data to identify gaps and trends and develop corrective action plans.
• Promote data use at facility level through dashboards, programme review meetings and on-site coaching.
• Support facilities to prepare for Nerve Centre, District Reviews, or performance reporting.

Health Systems Strengthening & Program Optimization

• Strengthen patient flow systems
• Facilitate integration of HIV/TB/IMCI/STI/Family Planning services within PHC platforms.
• Lead the implementation of quality improvement projects on Facility Improvement Plans (FIPs)
• Lead the implementation of quality improvement projects on Ideal clinic realisation and maintenance (ICRM/ICSM)
• Coordinate formative assessments and facilitate gap analysis guided by key programme goals and objectives 
• Project selection: Identify project options best suited to address identified gaps, needs and problems
• Prepare project plans including FIP, resource requirements and task assignment to staff
• Periodic project monitoring and coordination.
• Participation in all review meetings

Capacity Building & Mentorship

• Deliver on-site and classroom-based training aligned to NDoH clinical guidelines and programmatic priorities.
• Build capacity of facility teams to implement standardised clinical, data, and administrative processes.
• Provide supportive supervision to operational managers and frontline staff.

Stakeholder Management

• Building healthy relationship with the facility managers, sub-district DoH Program coordinators, Supervisors, PHC Managers, Partner organisations and district health management team.
• Participate in District and Sub-District program meetings, technical working groups, and review forums.
• Support coordination of community-facility collaborative activities including supporting the work of WBPHCOTs, CBOs and other partners
• Ensure to maintain communication flow with the district management on important programmatic issues and in tracking implementation progress

Requirements

Required Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing or a health-related qualification at a tertiary level.
• 3 year’s experience in an NGO or District Department of Health setting

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Post-graduate qualification in Public Health or Management
• 5 year’s experience in implementing Health Programmes
• At least 3 years’ experience in clinical program management including HAST programs, Monitoring & Evaluation, report writing and presentations at Sub-District and District levels.