Enrolled Nurse (Eid) - Wits Rhi - Gophelega Tshwane)

Background:The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa's health challengesIt is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccinologyMain purpose of the job:To optimize the testing and linkage to care of HIV exposed infantsTo implement quality improvement programmes within the facility to improve performance towards CDC targets for early infant diagnosisLocation:TshwaneKey performance areas:Screen all HIV exposed infants in the unit and ensure that they are tested for HIVIdentify and liaise for training facility staff on the collection of DBS PCR tests and HIV rapid tests where appropriateImprove the quality of data collected on blood requisition forms for infants and children including data to ensure tracing if the child tests HIV+Facilitate processes to trace HIV+ infants into HIV care to ensure ART initiation as soon as possiblePromote adherence to ART and prophylaxis according to DoH guidelinesIdentify and refer infants and mothers with ART failure or complicationsSupport counsellors in the management of adherence issues in patientsReview difficult cases with the RHI DDA and DoH staffFacilitate and follow up services such as down - and up-referrals in accordance with the District Referral policyShare and discuss SOP's that will improve the early infant diagnosis in the hospitals and clinicsIdentify and refer patients with HIV and other concomitant diseasesConduct ongoing assessments of needs for health systems improvement in the unitIn conjunction with the clinical team, implement CCMT programmes within the clinicImplement the programme area in HCT and non-clinical prevention such as testing for HIV in TB patients, FP and STI, condom distribution, male circumcision and pre- and post-treatment adherenceMonitor and report for review the implementation and progress of the programme work plans in conjunction with relevant stakeholdersReview challenges and achievementsTrack changes made that lead to improved outcome measures at the clinic levelCompile and disseminate monthly reports to the Programme Manager-HospitalsIntegrate feedback from quarterly reports into programme implementation plan and subsequent progress reportsTransfer quality improvement skills and methodology to clinic counterparts and identify gaps in knowledgeParticipate in monitoring activities mandated by the Training DepartmentProvide ongoing coaching, mentoring, feedback, and supportParticipate in ongoing mentorship programmes initiated by other WRHI stakeholdersTake ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-managementFollow thorugh to ensure that quality and productivity standards of won work are sonsistently and accurately maintainedMaintain a positive attitudeTake ownership for driving own career developmentRequired minimum education and training:Enrolled Nursing QualificationRequired minimum work experience:Minimum 2 years' experience in public healthProfessional body registration:South African Nursing CouncilDemands of the job:May be required to travel from time to timeMust be contactable after working hoursMay be required to work at sites that are under resourced and operate in a highly pressurized environmentCommunications and relationships:Maintain effective working relationships with Senior Management and WRHI staff at all levelsCommunicate effectively with all external stakeholders such as Department of Health (DoH), medical officers, community, and other partner organisationsTO APPLY:Only if you meetthe minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CVPlease Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate, and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditionsThis will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNELHowever, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job marketPlease take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective positionWits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidatesCandidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessfulClosing date: 29 April 2025Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing datePlease note: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 theretoAJ Personnel isonly responsible for advertising and the response handlingon behalf of their client Wits Health ConsortiumAJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the positionDesired Skills:South African Nursing CouncilPublic HealthTshwaneEnrolled NurseSANCImmediatelyHIV Care
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