Clinical Nurse Practitioner

Tb Hiv Care; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

An international health non-profit organization in Pietermaritzburg seeks a qualified nurse to deliver essential services targeted at high-risk populations. Responsibilities include managing testing programs, working with local health authorities, and mentoring team members. Candidates must have a nursing qualification, relevant experience, and proficiency in English and other African languages.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in nursing after registration.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse.
• Valid code 8 driver's licence and clear criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with government departments.
• Implement and maintain the HIV and TB testing services programme.
• Ensure appropriate navigation and referral of all new cases.

Skills

Proficiency in English & other African languages

Intermediate level computer (MS office) skills

Knowledge and experience in a DREAMS or related programme

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Degree / diploma in Primary Health Care or relevant Nursing qualification

NIMART trained

IMCI trained

Job description

Job Advert Summary

• TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation.

We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs.

THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care.

Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose of the position: Provision of life‑saving services in public health facilities and communities to establish high‑quality, person‑centered services for high‑risk populations.

In addition, tailored support for high‑risk populations with treatment and prevention services.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Degree / diploma in Primary Health Care or relevant Nursing qualification
• 2 years' experience in nursing after registration
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse
• NIMART trained
• IMCI trained
• Dispensing licence
• Intermediate level computer (MS office) certificate
• Proficiency in English & other African languages
• Valid code 8 driver's licence
• Clear criminal record
• Knowledge and experience in a DREAMS or related programme a requirement

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains relationships with all government departments, sectors, implementing partners, facility managers, educators and learner representative organisations in identified clusters
• Maps out CBOs and hotspots for mobilisation of high‑risk population and sites for peer‑led mobile services
• Implements and maintains the HIV and TB testing services (HTS) programme and screens high risk population to identify vulnerable beneficiaries
• Implements person‑centered services for high‑risk populations and facilitates referral as needed
• Ensures appropriate navigation and referral of all new cases for psycho‑social support and social worker interventions
• Ensures case management strategy is implemented by community‑based team (peer educator and enrolled nurse) to ensure beneficiaries of the programme remain in Care (RIC)
• Submits weekly and monthly reports
• Collaborates with Department of Basic Education (DBE), Department of Social Development (DSD), Department of Health (DoH) managers and community role‑players to scale up person‑centered package of services
• Provides mentorship to team members
• Adheres to Infection Prevention Control (IPC) standards
• Minimises the risk of needle stick injuries by ensuring that all staff follow the recommended protocol
• Implements the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) protocol and ensures all staff adhere to the protocol
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of HIV and TB guidelines