Position: Professional Nurse Mentor
Opportunity Type: Fixed term Contract
Start Date: November / December 2021
Location: KZN – Amajuba
THINK is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by TB and HIV/AIDS. As a health delivery and research organisation engaging with the local community, government and international funders, THINK has provided care to over 100,000 people in KwaZulu-Natal Province and carried out cutting-edge clinical research that has already contributed to changing TB Treatment Guidelines internationally and locally.
THINK is looking for a qualified Professional Nurse Mentor to support the implementation of the THINK USAID TB LON project in KwaZulu Natal Districts. The aim of the project is to safeguard advances of TB treatment by strengthening the TB health care platform in the district. The Office Professional Nurse Mentor will be based in KwaZulu-Natal Province (Amajuba) and report to the District Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Develop a long-term strategy to address the TB Mentoring needs at the designated facility
Assist health facility teams in the development of clinical standards and procedures for TB services
Support the integration of TB, HIV and NCDs aligned to PHC reengineering, ICSM and ideal clinic strategies
Conduct and facilitate training related to TB, HIV and NCDs management, both clinical and managerial with the intension of improving TB treatment outcomes in the designated facilities
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Other project management activities may occur as the needs of this project evolve
Alignment of Project objectives with THINK Strategic intent
Provide mentoring and technical assistance in the implementation and operationalization of the projects TB, HIV and NCDs interventions at health facility level.
Lead in facility baseline assessments.
Support the development and implementation of Quality Improvement Plans.
Support the convening of the weekly facility meetings.
Provide direct on-site support for nurses and auxiliary staff during patient visits at the facility
Supervise the implementation of FAST
Supervise the implementation of Urinary LAM testing
Conduct TB, HIV and NCDs training needs assessments at the health facilities
Reinforce all TB, HIV and NCDs related training during case studies, lectures, presentations, and grand rounds
Work in collaboration with the other clinicians and promote a multidisciplinary team approach to TB, HIV and NCDs management, including an expanded role for nurses
Advocate a conducive environment for good patient care and provider development
Work with health facility management teams in the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of the TB implementation plans of the health facility and associated community institutions
Establish program linkages and referrals between the health facilities and associated referral facilities and community institutions supporting the TB care cascade within the district
Collaborate with NGOs/CBOs to facilitate continuity of care and improve TB, HIV and NCD treatment outcomes
Provide services to the surrounding communities
Continuous engagement with district information officers and TB Clinical Leads
Alignment with funder expectations and requirements
Participate in the recruitment and training of programme staff
Facilitate training and capacity building of Direct Service Providers (NGOs and DOH)
Participate or represent the project in conferences.
Support, train and mentor programme staff based at SAFT supported facilities through-out the district
Provide direct supervision to all subordinates
Capacity building through attending appropriate training programmes
Ensure THINK vision, mission and values are reflected in all job outcomes
Comply with all THINK rules and regulations and policies and procedures
Be passionate about making the difference and add value to THINK
Perform other duties as required
Contribute to the betterment of THINK
Ensure THINK vision, mission and values are reflected in all job outcomes
Perform other duties as required
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Degree or diploma in Nursing
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in TB/Case Management
Preferred attributes and experience
Nursing Qualification or Post Graduate in Public Health qualification with mentoring and programs experience is desirable
Experience in program planning, assessment and implementation of TB clinical and community care
Experience in the provision of health worker training, coaching skills, mentoring, team building
Clear criminal record
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates. The closing date for receipt of applications will be 08 October 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date. THINK reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or to extend the above date to facilitate further searches. Furthermore, THINK reserves the right not to make an appointment. Internal applicants will get preference for shortlisting. THINK is unable to provide relocation assistance. Queries can be directed to HR Officer, Nqobile [email protected]
Applications are only accepted if received via the online portal found at: