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Purpose of the position:
Responsible for the effective implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of health interventions in TB HIV Care-supported sites to ensure integrated TB and HIV screening, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and continuity of care including data management.
Minimum Requirements:
- National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Sciences
- Registration with professional body (SANC)
- Integrated TB, HIV and STI management training
- Minimum 10 - 15 years’ relevant experience in TB and HIV programs
- Additional training in HIV/AIDS, TB and STIs, communicable diseases and NCD management would be an added advantage
- Current valid driver’s license
- Clear criminal record
- Ability to speak isiXhosa or/and English or any other South African language
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support rapid initiation of TB treatment in newly diagnosed PLHIV and subsequent timeous initiation of ART in HIV positive TB patients, as per guidelines
- Conduct monthly DQA on TPT eligibility and initiations across data sources
- Training facility Data Capturers on how to navigate the TB patient file to find all the information to be captured on Tier.Net including HIV status
- Fast track vulnerable patients in facilities such as the elderly or pregnant women
- Implement chronic care service delivery points that are separate from TB and/or COVID-19 screening, testing and care points in open-air environments
- Programme Management
- Training and Mentorship
- Data Management
- Infection Prevention and Control Attends training and workshops as part of staff development
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings
- Submits monthly reports to the supervisor