Clinical Mentor (Nurse) Wits RHI - Cape Town

SUMMARY:
A Clinical Mentor (Nurse) vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium’s Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) in Cape Town - Western Cape.

POSITION INFO:

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges. It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinology. 

Main purpose of the job 

• To ensure the provision of quality clinical services offered as part of a comprehensive package of care through mobile service delivery as identified in the School Integrated School Health Programme (SRH SOP)
• To support the achievement of School-Based HIV and GBV targets, through mentoring of health providers, within specified geographical areas

Location

• Cape Town

Key performance areas

• In close collaboration with the project management team, and specifically the district manager, coordinate and lead the operationalization of the mobile to provide quality, integrated clinical services
• In close liaison with District Manager, manage outreach plans and mobile timetable to sites/hot spots for service delivery of the SRH and HIV package
• Ensure the mobile plans are aligned with the client’s appointment dates
• Ensure there is a mechanism to communicate with clients concerning mobile visits
• Stock management and control and stock ordering

Required minimum education and training

• Relevant Nursing degree with education qualification
• Certified clinical (NIMART, APC/PC101 and HTS) mentor
• Facilitation skills
• Code 10 Valid SA driver’s license preferred
• Dispensing license
• Certified Assessor

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities

• Certification in HIV Management (NIMART)
• Sound technical knowledge of PrEP, PEP, TB, GBV, and SRH service provision
• Knowledge of provincial and district health structures
• Experience working in a donor-funded organization/NGO or project-based environment
• Qualification or experience in training, mentoring, project management, team building, and quality improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of clinical systems and data management

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in public health and SRH, HIV prevention and management, with a focus on adolescents and young people
• Knowledge and experience to include: ART, PrEP and PEP initiation and management; HIV testing; and provision of sexual and reproductive services, including contraception, STI, and related services

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 16 September 2021.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for advertising the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium. 
AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

 

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