Professional Nurse (TEMP - Roving - Wits RHI - Gophelega - Tshwane)

SUMMARY:
Background:

• The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges
• It 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 vaccinology

POSITION INFO:
Main purpose of the job:

• To manage HIV/TB clients, provide PICT and manage minor elements within smaller clusters to improve coverage across the 95-95-95 cascade
• Implement quality improvement plans to ensure quality of care for HIV/TB clients; both children and adults on the Gophelega programme

• Tshwane (Rethabiseng Clinic)

• Screen patients on HIV in all services provided at the allocated clinic or cluster
• Examine and treat HIV infected patients
• Treat opportunistic infections diagnosed
• Prescribe appropriate treatments
• Provide ART and prophylaxis according to DoH guidelines
• Identify and refer patients with ART failure or complications
• Support counsellors in adherence issues on patients
• Facilitate services such as down- and up-referrals
• Assist with SOP’s that will improve the running of the clinic e.g. up-referral SOP
• Treat patients with HIV and other concomitant diseases or refer where appropriate
• Provide comprehensive follow-up services for patients on treatment as required
• Establish a baseline needs assessment for health systems improvement in the clinic
• Plan a tailored approach in conjunction with QIMs and technical experts taking into consideration the needs and priorities of the clinic
• Develop a project plan and timeline for addressing the identified needs and priorities in conjunction with counterparts
• In conjunction with the clinical team, implement Gophelega programmes within the clinic
• Implement the programme area in HTS and non-clinical prevention such as testing for HIV in TB patients, FP and STI, condom distribution, male circumcision and pre- and post-treatment adherence
• Implement the programme area in PMTCT such as Paediatric diagnosis, care and treatment, reproductive health including family planning, general adult HIV treatment and chronic care, HIV wellness programmes, Tuberculosis screening and care, Nurse-initiated and managed ART
• Monitor and review the implementation and progress of the programme work plans in conjunction with relevant stakeholders
• Review challenges and achievements
• Track changes made that lead to improved outcome measures at the clinic level
• Compile and disseminate monthly reports to the Clinical supervisor
• Integrate feedback from quarterly reports into programme implementation plan and subsequent progress reports
• Compile relevant donor and Wits RHI reports
• Transfer quality improvement skills and methodology to clinic counterparts and identify gaps in knowledge
• Participate in monitoring activities mandated by the Training Department
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, feedback and support
• Participate in ongoing mentorship programmes initiated by other WRHI stakeholders
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in ongoing training and development activities such as conferences, workshops etc.

• Relevant Nursing Degree/Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 3 Years’ Experience in Public Health
• NIMART Certificate is Compulsory

• Certification/experience in HIV Management
• Sound technical knowledge PMTCT, Adult HIV, TB-HIV integration, Paediatric treatment and care
• Knowledge of national, provincial and district health structures
• Experience working in a donor funded organization / NGO or project-based environment
• Knowledge of clinical systems and data management
• Experience in training, material development and quality improvement
• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ordered and systematic in approach to tasks
• Attention to detail
• Pro-active, able to exercise discretion and independent decision-making
• Able to prioritize own work load and work towards deadlines
• Self -motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Able to speak other African languages

• Will be required to work at sites that are under resourced and operate in a highly pressurized environment and rove to different facilities within the allocated clusters
• Will be required to travel most of the time
• Must be contactable after working hours

• Maintain effective working relationships with Senior Management and Wits RHI staff at all levels
• Communicate effectively with all external stakeholders such as donors, Department of Health (DoH), medical and academic institutions, community and other partner organizations

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV including a one pager Cover letter and copies of ID/Passport, qualifications and Vaccination card
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• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
• Closing date: 22 May 2026
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

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