Enrolled Nurse_Retreat at TB HIV Care

Purpose of the position

• To provide a comprehensive Wellness mobile health service by providing HIV testing and counselling services linked to screening and diagnosing clients for TB/STI’s. Provision of treatment and clinical care to HIV & TB patients and ensure successful linkage to care and adherence with specific focused on key populations. The Enrolled Nurse works under the direct supervision of the Professional Nurse Coordinator.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Relevant Nursing qualification 
• At least 2 years’ experience in nursing after registration
• Computer literacy
• Clinical HIV management experience is mandatory
• Previous experience working with key populations 
• Proficiency in English and isiXhosa; fluency in Afrikaans is advantageous
• Valid code 8 driver’s licence advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Coordinate and conduct outreach HIV, TB and STI services in the community, workplace, correctional services, farms schools and DOH facilities  
• Provide an enhanced appropriate package of treatment care and support of clients diagnosed with HIV, TB, STI’s, and other health related conditions     
• Provide technical assistance in service delivery and reporting
• Collaborate with stakeholders to scale up TB/HIV service provision to key populations
• Maintain relations with health services and other NGO’s working to support program

Skills and Competencies    

• Provide non-discriminatory counselling and provider initiated HIV and TB counselling and testing
• Regular tracing of newly diagnosed HIV, TB and STI clients
• Coordinate peer-led support groups and provide clinical interventions, as required
• Good communication, interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills
• Facilitate key population sensitisation of external stakeholders