NIMDR TB-Nurse Coordinator

Institute of Health Programs and Systems; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Nurse-initiated Multidrug Resistant TB Coordinator to implement and manage the MDR-TB program. The successful candidate will provide clinical support, mentor staff, and ensure quality service delivery within the district. A Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in DR-TB care are essential, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years practical experience working in DR-TB units.
• Proven experience in treatment and management of DR-TB care.
• Program management experience in non-profit settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and conduct audits on patients initiated on DR-TB treatment.
• Assist with mentorship and quality assurance for NIMDR-TB staff.
• Supervise and ensure accurate recording of patient details in DR-TB registers.

Skills

Team leader

Problem-solving

Good communication

Conflict handling

Education

Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) or NQF 7 qualification in Primary Health Care

Nurse Initiated Management of Drug Resistant TB (NIMDRTB) training

Current registration with HPCSA and SANC

Job description

Contract Type:Short-term contract (end date 30 September 2025)

Anticipated start date:July 2025

Remuneration:R58 275.25 pm

Level of effort:100%

Closing date:11 June 2025

Purpose of the Position

The role of the Nurse-initiated Multidrug Resistant TB (NIMDR-TB) Coordinator is to support and strengthen overall implementation and management of the MDR-TB program within a district. It is expected that the NIMDR-TB will mentor the various NIMDR-TB staff and coordinate continued NIMDR-TB skills and knowledge transfer to ensure quality and optimal NIMDR-TBservice delivery.

Roles and responsibilities

Clinical

·Provide clinical support to the trained NIMDR-TB staff

·Conduct clinical assessment/ folder audits on the files of patients initiated on DR-TB treatment

·Assist with remedial action plans for these folder audits

·Assist with quality assurance at all levels of care

·Strengthen and support active TB case finding.

·Coordinate activities with health facilities to ensure that clients referred from the community receive the continuum of care.

Mentorship

·Assist the facility clinicians with mentoring nurses, trained in NIMDR-TB, during their practical sessions

·Update nurses in the event of any changes within the DR-TB program

·Assist in facilitating refresher courses

Monitoring & Evaluation

·Supervise and ensure that the details of patients initiated on DR-TB treatment are accurately recorded in the patient files, DR-TB register, and ERD Web

·Monitor adverse drug reactions (ADRs), recording and reporting

·Monitor treatment outcomes of patients initiated by the NIMDR-TB nurses

·Identify gaps within the DR-TB program and assist with remedial action.

Qualifications

·Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice (BCMP) degree/Clinical Associate and current registration with HPCSA or

·Professional nurse with NQF 7 qualification in Primary Health Care (PHC) plus dispensing

·Nurse Initiated Management of Drug Resistant TB (NIMDRTB) training

·License and current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Experience

·Minimum of three years’ practical experience working in DR-TB units

·Proven experience, at least three years in the treatment and management of DR-TB care

·Program management experience in non-profit and knowledge and understanding of current DR-TB clinical practices under the 2019 DR-TB Clinical Reference Guidelines

Technical Skills

·Team leader and Team player

·Problem-solving and the ability to use initiative in interpreting data

·Good communication, interpersonal,

·Conflict handling skills

Behavioral Competencies

·Leadership and management abilities

·Innovative thinking and initiative

·Proficient writing and presentation skills

·Excellent interpersonal and cognitive skills

·Ability and willingness to travel

Employer’s Rights

This position description may not list all the duties of the job.If an offer is made, you will be presented with a detailed job description.Applicants will be evaluated based on their demonstrated ability to perform the tasks listed above, their education, and work experience.The employer reserves the right to revise this posting at any time.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply by e-mail only to [e-mail]. The subject line should be the Position and District you are applying for, and a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae (CV) should be attached. Submissions that do not follow the above instructions will not be considered.

Due to the extremely high volume of CVs expected, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.NO PHONE CALLS about these positions will be accepted.

CLOSING DATE: 11 June 2025