SUMMARY:
A Nurse Lead - WRHI - CDC vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium’s Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) in Tshwane - Gauteng.

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. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional, and global stakeholders.

The main purpose of the job 

• To lead the implementation of the CDC programme within the specified local health areas in support of the achievement of CDC programme targets, and in quality improvement activities to ensure the quality of care for HIV/TB clients (both children and adults)
  

Location

• Tshwane – Skinner Clinic

Key performance areas

• Regularly conduct clinical and SIMS audits to identify facility-level gaps in programme implementation and clinical care

• Monitor and review the implementation and progress of facility level implementation plans in conjunction with relevant stakeholders and the RHI CDC team

• Regularly monitor and track facility performance in relation to programme targets

• Implement remedial plans to address identified gaps, together with the facility team

• Support the identification, implementation, and monitoring of QI projects, taking into consideration the needs and priorities of the clinic

• Track changes made that lead to improved outcome measures at the facility level

• Review challenges and achievements and escalate challenges timeously

• Report accurate data on activities conducted, according to data reporting requirements

• Compile and disseminate reports on facility implementation, according to agreed reporting requirements

• Act as the first point of contact for CDC activities at the facility level

• Provide HTS(PICT) at all service points at the clinic

• Examine and treat HIV infected patients, as well as initiating them on ARVs

• Treat opportunistic infections diagnosed and be able to prescribe the appropriate treatment

• Provide ART and prophylaxis according to DoH guidelines

• Identify and refer patients with ART failure or complications to next level of care

• Support counsellors to manage HTS, Index testing as well as adherence counselling, and issues related to adherence and compliance in patients on ART

• Facilitate services such as down- and up-referrals.

  Assist with development and implementation SOP’s that will improve the running of the clinic e.g., up -referral SOP

• Provide comprehensive follow-up services for patients on treatment as required

• Implement programme activities in HTS and non-clinical prevention such as testing for HIV in TB patients, FP and STI, condom distribution, male circumcision, and pre- and post-treatment adherence

• Implement programme activities in PMTCT such as paediatric diagnosis, care and treatment, reproductive health including family planning, general adult HIV treatment and chronic care, HIV wellness programmes, Tuberculosis screening and care, Nurse-initiated and managed ART

• Supervise and manage line reports in keeping with Wits RHI policies and procedures
• Attend to all staffing requirements and administration
• Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations and be able to communicate well with your next inline
• Perform and facilitate performance development and assessments, for your supervised team
• Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
• Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation
• Identify training gaps at facilities and arrange with the training department the necessary trainings
• Facilitate skills transfer from programme staff to DOH counterparts
• Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and be able to respond well and openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as conferences, workshops, etc.

Required minimum education and training

• Relevant Nursing degree or equivalent 4-year nursing diploma

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities

• Certification/experience in TB/HIV Management and NIMART trained
• Sound technical knowledge PMTCT, Adult HIV, TB-HIV integration, Paediatric treatment, and care (PHC)
• A dispensing licence will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of national, provincial and district health systems
• Experience working in a donor-funded organization/NGO or project-based environment, and health programmes
• Knowledge of clinical systems and data management
• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks
• Attention to detail
• Proactive, able to exercise discretion and independent decision-making
• Able to prioritize own workload and work towards deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Be able to speak other African languages and, communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds and cultures

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum 5 years experience in public health and, NiMART certificate is compulsory

Demands of the job

• May be required to travel and rove to different facilities
• Must be contactable after working hours
• May be required to work at sites that are under-resourced and operate in a highly pressurized environment

Communications and relationships

• Maintain effective working relationships with Senior Management and Wits RHI staff at all levels
• Communicate effectively with all external stakeholders such as donors, the Department of Health (DoH), medical and academic institutions, the community, and other partner organizations

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 30 August 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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