Clinical Nurse Practitioner

SUMMARY:
Clinical Nurse Practitioner

POSITION INFO:

Clinical Nurse Practitioner

We are looking for a Clinical Nurse practitioner to support initiation of HIV infected clients on ART, PrEP, STI treatment, NIMART mentoring and ensure full implementation.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• To champion all activities and oversee staff at facilities (lead facility meetings and data review, monitor attendance and liaise between and the facility)
• Work with the outreach teams to get referrals and to initiate ART for eligible HIV infected clients including PrEP and attend MDT to support community recalls.
• Provide follow up care for patients on treatment in line with DoH HIV Management guidelines as well as  work plan and Facility 90-90-90 plans
• Routinely monitor performance & registers of (TB/HIV/STI) programmes at facility level and provide mentorship & technical support where required
• Identify poor performing indicators, put together quality improvement (QI) plans and implement as agreed upon with the facility and team.
• Identify training needs at facility level and arrange in-service training where needed
• Train clinic staff on MSM Diversity trainer and biomedical training and mentor staff at facilities.
• Use relevant M&E tools to report weekly to sub-district team on number of clients initiated on ART and TPT
• Support facilities with implementation of I-ACT support groups and Chronic treatment clubs in line with  work plan
• Ensure holistic care is provided example acute and chronic condition of the PLHIV
• Essential qualifications and experience:

• A degree or diploma qualification as a Professional Nurse.
• Midwifery is a requirement
• Clinical Assessment Treatment & Care (PHC Nurse Clinician)
• Registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
• NIMART trained (western cape) and certified as competent to work independently
• NIMART mentor certificate would be advantageous
• At least 4 years’ experience in working at a clinic (PHC or CHC) facility
• At least 2 years NIMART experience
• Familiar with latest HIV Management, PrEP, STI and TB and guidelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good report writing skills
• Strong organizational skills, including time management and multi-tasking skills
• Driver’s License is required and ability to drive.

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