Enrolled Nurse (PPPrev Programme) eThekwini at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position:

• The Enrolled Nurse will be responsible the continuation of AGYW on the HIV prevention package under the direct and/ or indirect supervision of the Nurse Clinician.

Minimum Requirements    

•  Grade 12
•  Certificate in nursing from a college
•  Current registration with SANC
•  2 years of working experience within a similar environment or any clinical setting
•  Computer literacy in the Microsoft Office package
•  Proficiency in English and isiZulu
•  Valid code 08 drivers' licence
•  Clear criminal record

Duties and Responsibilities    

•  Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders in the community, facility managers, AYFS staff, institutions of higher learning and  learner representative organisations in identified clusters
•  Collaborates with Department of Basic Education (DBE), Department of Social Development (DSD), Department of Health (DOH) managers, other Government Departments, partners and community role-players
•  Maps out CBOs and community sites for continuation of HIV Prevention services including PrEP
•  Implements a diary system to ensure all AGYW initiated on HIV prevention services including PrEP are diarised
•  Conduct follow-ups to ensure continuity
•  Provides the continuity of service
•  Adheres to Infection Prevention Control (IPC) standards
•  Implements the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) protocol and ensures all staff adhere to the protocol
•  Identify victims of gender-based violence and referral for provision of minimum package of post violence care services, including HIV testing, PEP, EC, STI screening, psychosocial support, and linkage to medical forensic services
•  Ensures appropriate navigation and referral of all new cases for psychosocial support to SAWs and Social Worker interventions
•  Facilitate package of integrated SRH services through appropriate referrals to the nurse clinician
•  Provides mentorship to HAST counsellors
•  Submits daily, weekly and monthly reports

Skills and Competencies    

•  Excellent communication skills
•  Attention to detail
•  Computer literacy and IT skills
•  Problem-solving
•  Stakeholder management
•  Excellent organisational and administration skills
•  Reporting and statistics