Position: Professional Nurse (NIMDR)
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 (NIMDR) 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 (NIMDR) 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 DRTB mentoring needs at the designated facilities
Assist health facility teams in the development of clinical standards and procedures for DRTB services
Support the integration of TB, HIV and NCDs aligned to PHC reengineering, ICSM and ideal clinic strategies
Conduct and facilitate training related to DRTB, HIV and NCDs management, both clinical and managerial with the intension of improving TB treatment outcomes in the designated facilities
Participate in other project management activities as the needs of the programme evolves
Alignment of Project objectives with THINK Strategic intent
Alignment with funder expectations and requirements
Remain up to date with current DoH DR TB Guidelines and policies and ensure accurate dissemination of this information to facilities through training and ongoing mentoring
Develop a mentoring plan to provide mentoring and technical assistance in the implementation and operationalization of the projects DRTB, HIV and NCDs interventions at health facility level
Conduct situational analysis at allocated facilities to understand operational context of the facility.
Participate in the development and implementation of quality improvement plans
Establish and strengthen cluster review meetings
Participate in facility meetings
Provide guidance and technical support on DR-TB, and TB/HIV prevention, and treatment in line Collaborate with staff in facilities in activities related to:
Contact tracing of patients
Alerting facilities of patients who have missed appointments
Support the implementation of TB/HIV integration.
Promoting infection prevention and control, including dissemination of infection control materials
Conducting training and ongoing mentoring on DR-TB.
Organize, attend and facilitate such workshops in liaison with other clinical teams.
Support and mentor adherence counselling provision for patients on treatment across all facilities supported.
Support and mentor the monitoring and reporting of adverse drug events for Second line TB medicines (ADSM).
Ongoing capacity building for different cadres of health care workers on clinical management, infection control and ethics.
Support implementation of EDR Web.
Monitor and support project staff placed at facility and district level.
Lead in baseline facility assessments.
Support and mentor the implementation of latest TPT guidelines
To assist and support with other duties as needed by the district (including DR TB Hotline coordination)
Establish and/or strengthen regular in-facility and cluster data review meetings
Support and participate in regular data clean up activities
Collaborate with TB Nurse mentor for clinical chart audits
Monitor availability and correct completion of DR TB stationary
Regularly evaluate and analyse the progress, successes, and challenges with clients initiated on treatment, as part of Continuous Quality Improvement
Submit reports (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) on programme indicators and progress.
Perform quality checks on MDR-TB register/EDR web generated data in collaboration with data clerks
Assist with Monitoring and Evaluation activities for the TB/DRTB, HIV and NCDs program
Meet regularly with the program advisors and supervisor for effective programme implementation.
Liaising with DOH district staff on procedures for diagnosis and treatment for DR-TB patients
Initiating and sustaining linkages with health facilities and relevant NGOs
Provide services to the surrounding communities
Continuous engagement with district information officers and TB Clinical Leads
Attend quarterly DRTB Technical Advisory Group Meetings
Self-updating on DOH guidelines, policies and SOPs available on project share point platform
Capacity building through attending appropriate training programmes
Perform 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, registration with SANC
Three to five years’ experience in HIV and TB screening, counselling, testing and linkage, at least 2-3 years’ experience with managing TB or HIV positive patients at PHC level
Preferred attributes and experience:
Basic TB Management certificate, Further Counselling Certificates including Knowledge of TB and TB Treatment
Experience the NGO environment, 2 -4years’ experience in TB/HIV programmes
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]
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