Job Openings at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

• The NIMART Nurse is responsible for comprehensive, integrated cascade of care, inclusive of diagnosing, treating, monitoring and evaluating communicable and infectious diseases. The PN will consult and provide preventative, curative and rehabilitative treatment/health care to People Who Inject Drugs (PWID) on various clinical aspects (Adult Curative care inclusive of communicable, non-communicable diseases). This will enable early detection and management of illnesses and/or prevention thereof. In addition, the nurse should be able manage clients on Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT). The PN will further provide advice and information on health issues and associated treatment regimens to ensure effective PHC for PWID. The nurse needs to meticulously monitor and document adverse drug reactions relating to any treatment provided.  

Minimum Requirements    
Education

• Grade 12
• Diploma/degree in Nursing (NQF Level 7)
• Dispensing license preferable, or a willingness to study towards this
• Completed NIMART Certification course (must include completion of POE component)

Work Experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ community nursing experience
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience working with Key Populations
• Experience with NiMART, ART Clubs, Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH), previous experience in key populations/PWID 

Other Requirements:

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse
• Computer literate in MW Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in English and isiZulu languages
• Valid code 8 driver’s licence
• Willingness to travel as and when required

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Communicating and determining the status of the client and or referring to historical records to evaluate and establish treatment/medication required
• Analysing symptoms and conducting specific examinations and/or conducting tests and physical assessments
• Interpreting and/or seeking clarity from Clinical Supervisor on specific test results and providing client with an explanation on treatment sequence according to Protocol, Policy and Guidelines
• Making a nursing diagnosis according to policy, protocol and Guidelines
• Prescribing/administering the necessary medication/drugs in required dosages to control infection in line with Policy guidelines.
• Implementing and integrating policy and programmes relating to PHC – PWID Health, SRH, HTS, TB Screening, PACK/Pulsa Plus/PC101.
• Documenting Referrals and communicating of referrals to Clinical Supervisor
• Consulting and managing HIV positive clients with opportunistic infections according to policy, protocol and guidelines – referring appropriately.
• Attending to Trauma and medical emergencies according to Protocol, Policies and Guidelines.
• Managing follow up care of referrals.
• Initiating, managing and prescribing clients diagnosed with HIV for ART according to Protocol, Policy and Guidelines. * Only applicable to Organisations who operate in medical settings with access to Pharmaceuticals and NIMART trained staff.
• Attending to Follow up ART and PrEP clients.
• Attending to referrals from peer educators, site coordinators, social auxiliary worker and programme manager.
• Supporting the formation on adherence and biomedical support groups for PWID.
• Maintaining accurate reports and records of procedures performed.
• Keeping accurate, up-to-date records of medical supplies, equipment and drugs in own area of operation
• Updating Clinical records and registers: Referral, Linkage, ART, HTS
• Providing statistics on portfolios delegated.
• Managing Drug supply and HIV RDTs in line with GPP (Good Pharmacy Practice)
• Monitoring HTS data and ensuring targets are met
• Monitoring referrals and ensuring successful referrals are validated
• Participating in meetings: networking and stakeholder engagement
• Keeping abreast with new clinical developments e.g. training, in-service training, reading journals, policies, and procedures related to job
• Assisting with setting of goals, objectives and interventions for quality service delivery
• Ensuring all medical equipment is in working order
• Adhering to health and safety and infection control policies and procedures
• Implementing and maintaining quality assurance programmes:
• Assisting with assessments
• Implementing rapid test continuous quality improvement: Independent quality control and proficiency testing for HIV RDTs
• Demonstrating and explaining procedures related to testing and treatment, medical waste disposal, drugs/medication dosages
• Monitoring execution implementing corrective measures to rectify deviations and mitigate risk
• Checking and reinforcing first aid skills and understanding emergency procedures and linkages to care
• Providing guidelines on responses to “Frequently Asked Questions” on PHC issues
• Assisting with referral pathways – building networks
• Communicating and making available information and advice on preventative and primitive approaches to health care e.g. HIV/TB/SRH, particularly in the context of the programme
• Providing health education on Family Planning, healthy lifestyles and social responsibility
• Demonstrating treatment techniques for specific diseases to PWID
• Participating in programme activities as agreed
• Playing a role with the community and site you work in in providing health services to PWID
• Supporting DOH with events and campaigns
• Attend meetings, briefings, debriefing, staff meetings and other as directed to do so on a regular basis
• Additional responsibilities delegated by managers from time to time
• Represent the organisation with pride and ensure you adhere to the ethos and principles
• Be a role model to strengthen positive behaviour change of PWID and the programme team

Skills and Competencies    

•  Excellent knowledge of HIV, TB and STI, prevention approaches and DoH screening guidelines
• An in-depth understanding and knowledge of legislative requirements, acceptable practices and procedures
• High-level planning and organisational skills
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, including being a team player
• Demonstrate strong professional attitude and behaviour at all times
• Ability to work non-traditional hours which may include weekends from time to time
• Excel
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Report-writing and statistics

Deadline:15th July,2026

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Purpose of the position:

• Community Programme coordnator role will focus on establishing and maintaining partnerships with the CSS Medium and Small Grant CBOs and FBOs, local coordinating forum on health and or AIDS; and representing the AYP programme at those fora. This role is also ideally placed to manage and update the sub-district-based services directory for easy service plan referrals and report on the Human Rights Violations

Minimum Requirements    

• Diploma / NQF level 6 is essential
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in lobbying/support/human rights or programming in the public health or HIV field
• Experience in establishing partnerships within a CSS Medium and Small grant CBOs and FBOs
• Experience in AYP health, social and legal rights
• Experience in harm reduction and AYP programming beneficial
• Experience in conducting training
• Computer proficiency in MS Office is essential
• Ability to travel as and when required
• Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Establishing, maintaining and supporting the rights and needs of AYP in selected district
• Playing a key role in networking and engagement with district stakeholders
• Conduct sensitisation training to stakeholders per quarter including reporting on human rights activities.
• Co-facilitate community dialogues related to human rights and human rights violations of AYP to publicize, encourage reporting and minimize human rights violations
• Participate in sub-district level meetings
• Ensure linkages to the district AYP networks are made within the district
• Identify gaps of services for AYP and strategies with the programme team to ensure they are filled
• Engage with, build and strengthen the capacity of the AYP network in the district
• Represent the programme with integrity at meetings and engagements and respond to all programme requests from external parties
• Supervise the activities of the peer educators and Human Rights Ambassadors
• Work closely with the AYP to ensure successful referral and follow-up
• Support on identifying AYP in need of further psychosocial support
• Address any challenges and performance related issues to the programme manager
• Train peer educators and Human Rights Ambassadors on standard operating procedure (SOP) and data tools
• Review service map online tool for new services & update service map tool (monthly / quarterly)
• Document and refer human rights reported abuses and violations to Paralegal (At PR level)
• Document and submit monthly human rights violations report
• Report cases to Paralegal for further support with investigation/analysis and appropriate referral and linkage to support services
• Document beneficiary testimonies
• Compile monthly beneficiary testimony and narrative report
• Management of the outcome of all referrals

Skills and Competencies    

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Computer literacy and IT skills
• Problem-solving
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Reporting and statistics

Deadline:15th July,2026