Nurse Advisor X 1

Maternal, Adolescent & Child Health Institute NPC, (MatCH) is a non-profit organization supporting public sector health services.

MatCH implements donor funded projects to improve HIV and TB outcomes through providing technical assistance and direct service delivery support.

MatCH is looking to fill the following position under a project funded by THINK Tuberculosis and HIV Investigative Network RF NPC aimed to strengthen the health care delivery platform for TB in the Eastern Cape.

Location:
Sarah Baartman District (Eastern Cape Province)

Duration of Contract:
fixed term ending 31 December 2023

Nurse Advisor x 1 - (Ref: 285)

Main purpose of the job

The incumbent will support a roving team providing technical support and Direct service delivery to the Department of Health sites in the District for both DS and DR TB patients.

The incumbent will contribute to the provision of the district approach to all aspects of quality improvement in TB clinical care.

Key performance areas

• Provide direct service delivery via a roving team to DOH sites for both DR and DS TB patients.
• Deliver and address issues of quality in health systems including clinical services such as adult tuberculosis screening and care, screening for malnutrition, paediatric TB diagnosis, linkage to care and treatment and contact tracing.
• Implement the defined QI Programme within allocated areas.
• Integrate preventative health services and awareness of social determinants of health.
• Provide onsite mentorship to healthcare workers on quality improvement Principles.
• Review challenges and achievements and institute corrective action.
• Integrate feedback from reports into Programme implementation plan and subsequent progress reports.
• Identify training needs of staff for Programme implementation (Internal and external), develop training plans and conduct onsite training sessions at health facilities.
• Participate in ongoing mentorship Programmes.

Required minimum education and training

• Diploma in General Nursing (with specialization)
• Nimart Certificate

Professional Body Registration

• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council

Minimum work experience

• 4 years' experience in a public health or NGO setting

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

• TB experience o Certification in HIV Management and dispensing.
• Knowledge of MS Office. o Exceptional organizational and administrative skills.
• Attention to detail and able to prioritize workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of Clinical Systems and Data Management.
• Experience working in a donor funded environment/NGO projectbased organization.
• Valid Driver's license and willingness to travel
• Available to commence work immediately

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Education:

• Diploma (required)

Experience:

- public health or NGO setting work: 4 years (required)

License/Certification:

• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council

(required)

Application Deadline: 2023/07/22

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