Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Closing Date: 17 June 2024
Overview:
Anova Health Institute NPC, a leading NGO dedicated to improving health and quality of life, is seeking three Professional Nurses for permanent positions in the Southern Western Subdistrict. The roles involve initiating HIV-infected clients on ART, PrEP, and STI treatment while supporting the full implementation of the 95-95-95 strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and facilitate Anova’s 95-95-95 in-facility activities, including meetings and weekly data reviews.
- Collaborate with outreach teams to refer and initiate ART for eligible HIV-infected clients, including PrEP.
- Provide follow-up care for patients on treatment per DoH HIV Management guidelines, Anova work plans, and Facility 90-90-90 plans.
- Monitor and mentor TB/HIV/STI program performance at the facility level.
- Identify and address poor performance indicators, develop and implement quality improvement plans.
- Assess training needs and arrange in-service training for clinic staff.
- Train and mentor clinic staff on MSM Diversity and biomedical aspects.
- Report weekly to Anova sub-district team using relevant M&E tools on ART and TPT initiation.
- Support the implementation of I-ACT support groups and Chronic Treatment Clubs.
- Attend weekly multidisciplinary meetings and participate in HITT projects for data clean-up.
Requirements:
- Degree or diploma in Professional Nursing.
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council.
- Certified NIMART training in the Western Cape.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a clinic (PHC or CHC) setting.
- At least 2 years’ NIMART experience.
- Familiarity with current HIV Management, PrEP, STI, and TB guidelines.
- PHC Qualification is advantageous.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
- Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
Additional Information:
- Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups as per the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998.
- Anova Health Institute has a mandatory vaccination policy; proof of vaccination will be required upon successful application.
- If you do not hear back within four weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Anova does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies; no agency fees will be paid for placements.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your application by 17 June 2024.