Job Description

Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives. Good health and quality of life is what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most.We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Practitioner to support initiation of HIV infected clients on ART, PrEP, STI treatment, NIMART mentoring and ensure full implementation of the 90 90 90 activities in the Klipfontein Sub-District.Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To champion all ANOVA 90-90-90 activities and oversee ANOVA staff at facilities (lead facility meetings and data review, monitor attendance and liaise between ANOVA and the facility)
• Work with the outreach teams to get referrals and to initiate ART for eligible HIV infected clients including PrEP and attend MDT to support community recalls
• Provide follow up care for patients on treatment in line with DoH HIV Management guidelines as well as Anova work plan and Facility 90-90-90 plans
• Routinely monitor performance & registers of (TB/HIV/STI) programmes at facility level and provide mentorship & technical support where required
• Identify poor performing indicators, put together quality improvement (QI) plans and implement as agreed upon with the facility and ANOVA team
• Identify training needs at facility level and arrange in-service training where needed
• Train clinic staff on MSM Diversity trainer and biomedical training and mentor staff at facilities
• Use relevant M&E tools to report weekly to Anova sub-district team on number of clients initiated on ART and TPT
• Support facilities with implementation of I-ACT support groups and Chronic treatment clubs in line with Anovas work plan
• Ensure holistic care is provided example acute and chronic condition of the PLHIV

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• A degree or diploma qualification as a Professional Nurse
• Midwifery is a requirement
• Clinical Assessment Treatment & Care (PHC Nurse Clinician)
• Registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
• NIMART trained (western cape) and certified as competent to work independently
• NIMART mentor certificate would be advantageous
• At least 4 years experience in working at a clinic (PHC or CHC) facility
• At least 2 years NIMART experience
• Familiar with latest HIV Management, PrEP, STI and TB and guidelines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good report writing skills
• Strong organizational skills, including time management and multi-tasking skills
• Drivers License is required and ability to drive

Closing date: 26 July 2024In our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.Anova Health Institute is a provider of essential health services and therefore has a mandatory vaccination policy. Should your application be successful, you will be required to submit your proof of vaccination before commencing employment in the role.Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of submitting their application should assume that they have not been successful.Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be paid agency fees should their candidate be placed at Anova.

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