Nurse Lead

**Main purpose of the job**:

- To lead the implementation of the Key Populations Programme objectives within the specified local health areas in support of the achievement of Key Populations Programme targets
- Identify and implement quality improvement activities to ensure the quality of care for HIV/TB clients at the Key Populations sites

**Location**:

- **Esselen - Hillbrow - Johannesburg**

**Key performance areas**:

- Regularly conduct clinical and SIMS audits to identify facility-level gaps in programme implementation and clinical care
- Implement remedial plans to address identified gaps, together with the facility team
- Monitor and review the implementation and progress of facility-level implementation plans in conjunction with relevant stakeholders and the Wits RHI Key Populations Programme team
- Regularly monitor and track facility performance in relation to programme targets
- Support the identification, implementation, and monitoring of QI projects, taking into consideration the needs and priorities of the clinic
- Identify training gaps at facilities and arrange with the training department the necessary training
- Coach and train subordinates and team members to ensure the acquisition of knowledge and skills required by the organisation
- Support clinicians to manage adherence issues in patients on ART using enhanced adherence counselling and a multidisciplinary team approach
- Review challenges and achievements and escalate challenges timeously
- Report accurate data on activities conducted, according to data reporting requirements
- Compile and disseminate reports on facility implementation, according to agreed reporting requirements
- Assist with the development and implementation of SOPs that will improve the running of the clinic e.g., up -referral SOP
- Implement programme activities in HTS and non-clinical prevention such as testing for HIV in TB patients, FP and STI, condom distribution and pre-and post-treatment adherence
- Supervise and manage line reports in keeping with Wits RHI policies and procedures
- Supervise and manage the duties of subordinates to ensure optimal staff utilisation and maintenance of sound labour relations
- Identify substandard performance by team members and take necessary corrective action
- Facilitate skills transfer from programme staff to DOH counterparts
- Promote harmony, teamwork and sharing of information
- If required:

- Provide HTS at all service points at the clinic
- Examine and treat HIV-infected patients
- Treat opportunistic infections diagnosed
- Prescribe appropriate treatments
- Provide ART and prophylaxis according to DoH guidelines
- Identify and refer patients with ART failure or complications
- Facilitate services such as down
- and up-referrals

**Required minimum education and training**:

- **Relevant Nursing Diploma or Equivalent**

**Required minimum work experience**:

- **Minimum 5 years of experience in public health and a NIMART certificate is compulsory**

**Professional body registration**:

- South African Nursing Council

**Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities**:

- Certification/experience in HIV Management
- Sound technical knowledge Adult HIV, TB-HIV integration
- Knowledge of national, provincial and district health structures
- Experience working in a donor-funded organization/NGO or project-based environment
- Knowledge of clinical systems and data management
- Exceptional organizational and administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks
- Attention to detail
- Pro-active, able to exercise discretion and independent decision-making
- Able to prioritize own workload and work towards deadlines
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Able to speak other African languages

**TO APPLY**:

- Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
- _AJ Personnel is fully POPIA Compliant._
- Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.

**Please note**:

- **Our Client, WHC - RHI, maintains mandatory Covid-19 requirements, and as such only Covid-19 vaccinated incumbents will be considered for positions.**:

- WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.
- AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
- AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.