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Key duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee implementation of ANOVA’s APACE Psychosocial support (PSS) activities at facility level, in line with APACE strategy & workplan.
• Oversee implementation of Youth care clubs to provide comprehensive HIV prevention, care and treatment, psychological/adherence support and SRHR services to adolescents, including distribution of pre-packed medication/ART.
• Mentor and support Youth care club facilitator to provide psychosocial support through implementation of Youth Care Clubs.
• Promote PrEP and facilitate recruitment and enrolment of AGYW onto PrEP through engaging with various adolescent and youth organisations & facilities.
• Provide training & mentorship to relevant staff (Internal & external staff) on key issues related to Management of Adolescents living with HIV or at risk of contracting HIV (PrEP, psychosocial, Disclosure, Adherence support, AYFS etc.)
• Responsible for coaching & mentoring ANOVA & DOH Auxiliary Workers, counsellors, HC’s and YCC’s on psychosocial support for PLHIV & enhanced adherence support.
• Strengthen referral linkages within the health system, especially between health facilities and CBOs, in collaboration with ANOVA community team, other APACE team team members in ANOVA and DOH stakeholders such as school health nurses, Community Health Workers, nurses, and social workers.
• Compile monthly, quarterly & adhoc reports on the programme implementation and progress.
• Follow performance management process of Anova through timeous submission of all relevant documentation for line staff.

Minimum qualifications and experience:

• Degree in Social work, Social Science or relevant health related qualification.
• Registration with the relevant South African Council or Professional Body
• At least 2-5 years of experience working in Youth and/or HIV programmes, including supervising Social Auxiliary workers or other junior staff
• Training in I-ACT and NAS (National Adherence Strategy) is advantageous
• Good presentation and excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Good report writing skills
• Proficiency with MS Office

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Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To champion all ANOVA 90-90-90 activities and oversee ANOVA staff at facilities (lead facility meetings and data review, monitor attendance and liaise between ANOVA and the facility)
• Work with the outreach teams to get referrals and to initiate ART for eligible HIV infected clients including PrEP and attend MDT to support community recalls
• Provide follow up care for patients on treatment in line with DoH HIV Management guidelines as well as Anova work plan and Facility 90-90-90 plans
• Routinely monitor performance & registers of (TB/HIV/STI) programmes at facility level and provide mentorship & technical support where required
• Identify poor performing indicators, put together quality improvement (QI) plans and implement as agreed upon with the facility and ANOVA team
• Identify training needs at facility level and arrange in-service training where needed
• Train clinic staff on MSM Diversity trainer and biomedical training and mentor staff at facilities
• Use relevant M&E tools to report weekly to Anova sub-district team on number of clients initiated on ART and TPT
• Support facilities with implementation of I-ACT support groups and Chronic treatment clubs in line with Anova’s work plan
• Ensure holistic care is provided example acute and chronic condition of the PLHIV

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• A degree or diploma qualification as a Professional Nurse
• Midwifery is a requirement
• Clinical Assessment Treatment & Care (PHC Nurse Clinician)
• Registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
• NIMART trained (western cape) and certified as competent to work independently
• NIMART mentor certificate would be advantageous
• At least 4 years’ experience in working at a clinic (PHC or CHC) facility
• At least 2 years NIMART experience
• Familiar with latest HIV Management, PrEP, STI and TB and guidelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good report writing skills
• Strong organizational skills, including time management and multi-tasking skills
• Driver’s License is required and ability to drive