RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical assessment of MSM to deliver a comprehensive package of care including HIV diagnosis and treatment (ART), STI diagnosis and treatment and PrEP for high-risk negative clients
Assessment for ART initiation according to SA Guidelines as well as WHO staging, same day initiation, UTT, etc
Taking clinical history and conducting physical examination
Collect bloods at initiation and later follow-up as per guideline (6th and 12th month intervals)
Dispensing of ART treatment to eligible clients
Conduct adherence counselling
Follow up support of ART initiated clients
Referral of TB clients according to National TB clients
Assessment of PrEP clients for eligibility
Dispensing of PrEP according to NDoH guidelines
Monitoring of PrEP clients
Linkage into ART for sero-converting clients
Engage with Private Network GP’s to support follow up of clients
Assist with procurement of commodities and treatment
Update client ART and PrEP files held at GP offices
Conduct file audits
Conduct training with network GPs
Work with local DoH to procure commodities for HTS, ART and STI Treatment and clinical stationery;
Manage and supervise a working and up-to-date dispensary to record all stock received and dispensed
Collect and collate monthly stats for reporting to funders and DoH
Work with Peer Navigators and Patient Management Counsellors to trace defaulting treatment clients and re-link into care
Coordinate the safe disposal of medical waste and correct recording of supporting documents in this regard
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Degree/Diploma in Nursing with a minimum of 5 years’ experience
NIMART Qualified with valid Dispensing Licence is essential – candidates who do not have a Dispensing Licence will not be assessed
Diploma in Clinical Assessment, diagnosis and treatment will be advantageous
Postgraduate training in Primary Health Care Nursing or Public Health is highly desirable
5 years’ proven experience in working in a primary health care setting
Must have extensive experience in HIV, AIDS and STI treatment and care
Must have experience in managing patients on ART
Must have proven experience of working with Key Population groups, specifically MSM
Previous experience working with the private sector (private GP/retail pharmacies/private clinic) is advantageous
Expert knowledge of South African HIV/AIDS/STI/TB Management guidelines
South African Nursing Council registration
Familiar with TIER.Net advantageous
Valid Driver’s License (own vehicle for daily use is essential)
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