Enrolled Nurse_ Tsolo
Job in
Tsolo, 5170, South Africa
Listing for:
TB HIV Care
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Community Health, Public Health, Health Promotion
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: TsoloJob Advert Summary
TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide 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. THC 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.
Purpose of the position:
Provides clinical and administrative duties including but not limited to; supervision of case officers, linkage of clients into care, supports case management solutions for adults and pediatrics in attainment of 2nd 95 and 3rd 95. Liaise with various stakeholders, district, health facilities and other government departments.
Minimum Requirements Grade 12 certificateMust have an Enrolled Nurse qualificationMust have 2 years’ experience in TB & HIV ProgramsHIV and TB management trainings, WBPHCOT will be an added advantageMust be SANC registeredMust have basic computer skills – Microsoft officeMust be able to communicate in English, isi Xhosa languagesMust have a Clear Criminal recordDuties and Responsibilities
Provision of mentorship for HIV and TB screening and linkage to HIV and TB managementAssist with phlebotomy duties under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/Medical PractitionerCollaborates with health facility staff for the provision of HIV/TB prevention strategies, including IPCAssists with elicitation of contacts for newly diagnosed HIV, TB and STI index patientsEnsure complete documentation and updating of HIV/TB manual and electronic registersAssists with the provision of technical assistance in HIV counselling and manage and track referral of HIV, TB and STI casesAdheres to all infection prevention and control protocols including medical waste management protocolsSupports and expedites decanting of all eligible patients as per SOP including internal PUP managementBlood monitoring as per required monitoring intervalsEnsure the spread and integration of lessons learnt about how to engage communities to improve the quality of services, retention in care and adherence to treatmentStrengthen linkages between the mobile HTS teams and the preferred health facilityEnsure the spread and integration of lessons learnt about how to engage communities to health facilities to improve the quality of services, retention in care and adherence to treatmentWork closely with stakeholders and the role players on linking clients from mobile HTS teams into health and ART services to create demand for usage of mobile HTS teams in the communityWork closely with DOH to establish community based structures that will create demand for HIV/AIDS care and treatmentCoordinate activities with health facilities to ensure that clients referred from the mobile HTS receive the continuum of care within a health facilityMeet monthly with health facility managers to provide feedback on the successfully referred clients and the home visits conducted to screen for HIV/TB and STI at the index case homeStrengthen relationships and linkages between the mobile HTS teams and the health facilitiesCommunity mobilization for HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment, PMTCT and TB/HIV servicesSkills and Competencies
TeamworkCost ConsciousnessEthicsOrganisational SupportJudgementMotivationAnalyticalProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsPlanning/OrganizingOral and written Communication
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