Professional Nurse Counsellor at TB HIV Care

TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally?recognised?non-profit?organisation. TB HIV Care provides health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. TB HIV Care provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly-evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care. (This is a contract position renewable based on funding) Purpose of the position

The Professional Nurse Counsellor applies to procedural nursing sequences in diagnosing, treating, monitoring and evaluating communicable and infectious diseases. The nurse will consult and provide preventative, curative and rehabilitative treatment/health care to sex workers con various clinical specialities (communicable, non-communicable including adult curative care) in order to ensure that needs are identified, and that personalised nursing care is made available so as to enable early detection, control and recovery from illnesses and diseases and/or prevention/notification of occupational health hazards. The professional nurse will also disseminate advice and information on health issues and associated treatment applications in order to ensure effective Primary Health Care for sex workers. Perform quality assurance tasks, reporting and administration tasks as required

Duties and Responsibilities

• Consultation and treatment - Analysing symptoms and conducting specific examinations and/or conducting tests and physical assessments
• Administration and reporting - Keeping records of medical supplies, equipment and drugs in own area of operation
• Quality assurance - Adhering to health and safety and infection control policies and procedures
• Implementing and maintaining quality assurance programmes: Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM) and National Core Standards (NCS) with support and guidance from NACOSA
• Guidance, mentoring and clinical support - Demonstrating and explaining procedural sequences related to testing and treatment, medical waste disposal, drugs/medication dosages
• Health awareness and education - Providing health education on family planning, healthy lifestyles and social responsibility
• Personal development - Stay abreast of developments in the fields of HIV/AIDS, STIs and TB
• Participate in learning and development opportunities (trainings, workshops, information sessions etc.)
• Organisational responsibilities - Attend meetings, briefings, debriefing, staff meetings and other as directed to do so on a regular basis

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / grade 12
• Diploma/degree in nursing (NQF Level 5)
• Dispensing license preferable, or a willingness to study towards this
• NIMART certificate
• Experience with NIMART, ART Clubs, Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH), previous experience in sex workers – desirable
• A minimum of 2 years’ community nursing experience
• Excellent knowledge of HIV, TB and STI, prevention approaches and DoH screening guidelines
• An understanding of the challenges facing sex workers in the health context and an ability to communicate and work well with sex workers in the provision of health services
• An in-depth understanding and knowledge of legislative requirements, acceptable practices and procedures
• Computer literacy (MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English and isiZulu languages
• Valid code 08 driver's license and willingness to travel
• Clear criminal record