Enrolled Nurse

Higher Health; East London; On-site; ZAR 340,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Higher Health in East London, South Africa invites applications for a registered nurse role focused on HIV/AIDS, TB, sexual and reproductive health services on campus. You will conduct screenings, deliver HTS, manage referrals and support telemedicine-enabled care for students and staff.

The position requires current SA Nursing Council registration, experience in counseling and clinical procedures, and the ability to coordinate data reporting, stock control and patient follow-up in collaboration

Qualifications

• Counselling experience and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate referrals and telemedicine-enabled care.
• Proficient in clinical documentation and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic health screenings and referrals for HIV, TB, pregnancy, and non-communicable conditions.
• Provide HIV testing services (HTS) and reproductive health support.
• Coordinate telemedicine sessions and follow-up care for students and staff.
• Maintain accurate medical records and stock control for clinic operations.
• Collaborate with campus health partners and external facilities as needed.

Skills

Nursing skills

HIV counseling

Education

SA Nursing Council registration

HIV/AIDS Counseling Certificate

Job description

East London, South Africa | Posted on 20/10/2026

• Conduct basic vulnerability screening for communicable and non-communicable conditions to identify risks and refer appropriately, including:
• 1. COVID-19
• 2. HIV/AIDS (support HTS)
• 3. STIs
• 4. TB
• 5. Mental health (basic screening and referral)
• 6. Hypertension and diabetes (basic screening)
• Support campus-based COVID-19 screening initiatives to reduce transmission
• Provide HIV Testing Services (HTS) in line with guidelines and refer clients for further management and care
• Support TB screening, adherence education, and refer clients for preventive therapy and treatment.
• Assist with reproductive health services, including pregnancy screening and referral to appropriate care
• Provide short-acting contraceptives and support family planning education, with referral for long-acting methods where required.
• Assist with cervical cancer screening programs (e.g., preparation, patient support, and follow-up coordination) in collaboration with relevant services
• Ensure effective referral and linkage to care for all identified conditions, including follow-up support
• Utilize telemedicine to support:
• Virtual health education and counseling
• Remote follow-ups and adherence support
• Screening guidance and referral coordination
• Continuity of care, especially for remote or underserved students
• Maintain accurate clinical records, data capture, and reporting in accordance with protocols and confidentiality standards
• Adhere to infection prevention and control (IPC) measures and support quality assurance in service delivery

Communication and Advocacy

• Participate in various trainings with district health and Higher Health training programs, including the use of telemedicine platforms for continuous professional development
• Participate in district health forums and AIDS councils with Campus Health & Wellness coordinators, incorporating virtual/telemedicine-enabled engagements where applicable
• Participate in local forums with Campus Health & Wellness coordinators, utilizing both in-person and telemedicine channels to strengthen collaboration and outreach
• Liaise with relevant partners for support, including coordination and promotion of telemedicine and digital health services
• Liaise with health facilities for the collection of testing kits, supplies, and commodities, as well as the delivery of specimens to assigned facilities, and support telemedicine-based referrals and results communication
• Monitor the health status of students and staff through both direct engagement and telemedicine platforms to enable timely interventions and follow-up
• Set up and manage schedules for campus clinic visits and mobile testing stations, while integrating telemedicine sessions to expand access to health services and improve service coverage.

Health Safety & Wellness

• Support the implementation of health promotion and disease prevention programmes (e.g., smoking cessation, physical activity, healthy eating) for students and staff, including virtual health education and follow-up through telemedicine
• Observe and report potential health and safety risks within the campus environment, and support emergency and disaster preparedness activities in line with institutional protocols
• Facilitate access to healthcare and wellness services by screening, referring, and directing students and staff to appropriate services (e.g., rehabilitation, disability support, GBV, mental health, LGBTQI+ services), including coordination of telemedicine-based referrals
• Assist with basic health education and counseling on physical and mental health concerns, and refer students to appropriate support services, including virtual counselling where available
• Support the management of health commodities by assisting with stock control, storage, and distribution of medical supplies in accordance with guidelines
• Ensure safe handling, segregation, and disposal of medical waste in compliance with infection prevention and control (IPC) standards and health regulations

Administration

• Maintain general facilities administration at both campus and provincial office level, including coordination of telemedicine infrastructure and digital health systems
• Ensure proper waste disposal in accordance with health regulations, including management of medical waste in line with infection prevention and control standards
• Maintain stock control, inventory management, and proper storage of medical supplies and commodities, including tracking usage for both in-person and telemedicine-supported services
• Ensure that specimen handling, collection, and delivery are conducted strictly in accordance with health regulations, including coordination of results and feedback via telemedicine platforms where applicable
• Manage and maintain all assets, including medical equipment and telemedicine tools and devices
• Oversee the management and supervision of staff allocated to the clinic, including coordination of both on-site and telemedicine service delivery
• Maintain accurate registers for reporting daily statistics of students and staff attended to, including those reached through telemedicine services
• Document all student and staff illnesses and injuries, ensuring proper record-keeping across both physical and telemedicine consultations

Data Reporting

• Maintain a register for reporting of stats of students & staff attended to daily.
• Documenting all students & staff illnesses and injuries.
• Developing reports as per DOH and Higher Health reporting templates.
• Submit daily, weekly, monthly reports of student & staff health status as agreed with Management.
• Provide comprehensive, safe and effective evidence based clinical procedures to achieve identified health outcomes
• Assists in efficient clinic preparation and closure to achieve blood collection targets.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with the South African Nursing Council
• Ensure that phlebotomy procedures are undertaken professionally according to standard operating procedures
• Undertake basic physical check/assessment according to scope of practice.
• Assist other health professional in the pre-screening, treatment and care of patients.
• Update TB, HIV and ART Clinical Stationery
• Plan and evaluate clinical procedures in consultation with the multidisciplinary team
• Provide progress reports and recommendations on increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of processes

Should you not receive a response within 6 weeks of the closing date,please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

Requirements

Qualification

• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• HIV/AIDS Counseling and Management Certificate.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ related experience and/or training
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical or public health research
• Extensive counseling experience Mid-level computer skills essential
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in HIV/AIDS and TB related accountabilities
• Blood collection for baseline, PCR and viral load

Attributes

• Good interpersonal skills and confidence
• Attentive to detail
• Ability to utilize available data to provide appropriate recommendations;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task combined with ability to prioritize tasks and ability to learn quickly

Employment Equity

Higher Health is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. Inline with our Employment Equity Plan, preference may be given to candidatesfrom designated groups. All appointments will be made in accordance with theorganisation’s Employment Equity objectives.

Persons with disabilities are strongly encouragedto apply.