Nurse Mentor

**The duties and responsibilities of the Nurse Mentor** will include, but not limited to**:

- Facilitate implementation of health services delivered by implementing organizations through technical guidance and mentoring.
- Promote high quality, bio-medical services at local level by implementers by disseminating the most recent clinical service delivery guidelines, protocols and standard operating procedures focusing on the TB programme.
- Implement and support XRAY mobile into community.
- Provide technical support with regard to specifications of XRAY mobiles and work closely with various stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of services.
- Identify the capacity-building needs of implementers, and develop and implement skills development plans through on-the-job training.
- Ensure that implementers comply with South African laws, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to clinical services within the TB programme.
- Keep up to date with the clinical developments in the field and support the development and continuous improvement of ART, PrEP and TB care and treatment services for targeted populations.
- Provide guidance with regard to procurement and supply chain management of TB mobile vehicles and the utilization at SR level.
- Co-facilitate or Facilitate on training.
- Maintain affective linkages between technical components and programme management, training, finance and M&E functions within the programmes.
- Develop and maintain constructive and close working relationships with key stakeholders, including the Department of Health at national, provincial and district levels and act as a thought leader in the development and evaluation of clinical service delivery programmes in South Africa.
- Assist Programme and M&E Specialists with consolidation and analysis of data on clinical services so that it informs programme planning.
- Submit periodic reports to the Clinical Manager as required.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Nursing Science and registered with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
- 4 years post qualification experience as a Professional Nurse, with at least 2 years in HIV/AIDS and TB.
- Certificate in HIV/AIDS/TB/STI
- Experience working as a Clinical Trainer/Mentor/Facilitator in a similar role where technical guidance had to be provided to implementers or programme staff will be a strong advantage.
- Knowledge of South African HIV and TB Guidelines including HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health; HIV Testing Services; TB screening and adherence support.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in one or more South African languages besides English a distinct advantage.
- Understanding of the NGO sector and knowledge of big donor processes/requirements will be a benefit.
- Valid code 08 unendorsed driver's license (non-negotiable)
- Competent in MS Office Suite.

**_PLEASE NOTE:_**

**_ As part of our hiring process, NACOSA will inquire during reference checks for information about job applicants’ reference persons regarding any finding of sexual exploitation, abuse, and/or harassment as well as any other forms of misconduct._