Purpose of Position
The Professional Nurse (PN) is responsible for comprehensive, integrated cascade of care, inclusive of diagnosing, treating, monitoring and evaluating communicable and infectious diseases. The PN will consult and provide preventative, curative and rehabilitative treatment/health care to sex workers on various clinical aspects (Adult Curative care inclusive of communicable, non-communicable diseases).
Minimum Requirements

Diploma /Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Minimum 5 years’ experience in nursing after registration
Experience coordinating and/or managing health service delivery projects or research studies
SANC registered as a Professional Nurse 
NIMART certified and experience in ART Management
Valid dispensing Licence
Intermediate level computer literacy (Excel)
Valid code 08 driver’s licence
Fluent in English or any other South African languages

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct regular meetings to discuss progress and address challenges to continuously improve programme implementation.
Liaise with public health facilities and other relevant role-players – attending meetings etc.
Work with the Site Manager and the outreach staff to ensure the sensitisation of service providers to the needs of sex workers
Provide primary health care (PHC) services and comprehensive HAST services
Work with the Site Manager to ensure the implementation of the programme’s operational plan
Weekly quality assurance cycle for reliable and accurate HIV patient results
Consolidate data and other information from the team, prepare and submit monthly and quarterly reports to M&E Officer and Regional Coordinator

Skills and Competencies

An understanding of the challenges facing sex workers in the health context
Ability to communicate and work well with sex workers in the provision of health services.
In-depth understanding and knowledge of legislative requirements, acceptable practices and procedures.
Report-writing skills
Planning skills
Good communication skills
Non-judgmental, trustworthy and empathetic personality
Target driven and able to lead a team
Good interpersonal skills, including being a team player
Demonstrate a strong professional attitude and behaviour at all times
Ability to work non-traditional hours, which may include weekends from time to time
Good attention to detail and accuracy

Application email or URL: http://tbhivcare.erecruit.co