Professional Nurse X2
The Aurum Institute
Posted : 2024/Mar/05
Closing Date: 11 March 2024
Location : Kimberley
Job Ref #: 2024022806
Industry: NGO
Job Type: Temp
Positions Available: 2
The Aurum Institute is a proudly African organisation whose mission is to generate evidence for policy and translate policy into practice to positively impact the health of communities globally.
Job Description
Work Description
The Quality Nurses is responsible for providing on-site and hands on gaps analysis, QI coaching to TB focal staff and facility staff, in depth analysis of TB Indicators as well as assist in the co-ordination and management of all QI Projects within a District. They will have a dual function in providing direct service delivery within the TB program at hospital level to update data recording systems and linkage to care activities as specified by Quality Improvement Advisor and Program Manager for project.
Technical Work Responsibilities
Liaise with Internal and External Customers/Stakeholders
Coordination and management of all QI Projects within a District
QI Site visit scheduling, coordination, and oversight
Generate innovative QI ideas for Mentors and Facilities
Collecting DHIS Data at a Sub-district level
QI record keeping
Ensure the management of TB patients efficiently according to DoH guidelines.
Improve quality standards for recording, reporting of TB data in the hospital.
Ensure patients who are diagnosed with TB in the hospital are registered.
Coordinate the down referral of patients diagnosed in the hospital and follow up to confirm that they reached the clinic and close contacts are traced.
Human capital management through supervision and monitor capturing of TB data in the information system by the data capturer.
Validate and strengthen collated TB data in the TB identification register for the hospital for reporting.
Coordinate TB activities in the hospital, in close collaboration with hospital management.
Compile quarterly reports for SR program manager and district TB/HAST Manager
Coordinate the Finding cases Actively, separating safely and treating effectively (FAST) strategy and QI activities in the hospital.
Work closely with information officers in the hospital.
Support in-hospital TB and HIV care and Infection prevention and control activities
Promote the provision of treatment for latent TB infection (LTBI) in eligible patients.
Map their feeder clinics and create and maintain a data base.
Participate in district quarterly TB and data review meetings.
Provide and Coordinate TB specific training through coaching and mentoring based on the need.
Job Requirements
Education
Registered with SANC Diploma in Nursing or bachelor’s degree (B. Cur).
Experience
At least one years’ experience in improvement methodology or process engineering, LEAN or Six Sigma
At least three years’ experience working with TB/HIV program within public health care sector.
Requirements
Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse
Experience on working on TB data systems used in public health care sector eg., TIER.net, EDR.web
SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
Sound knowledge on TB/HIV data tools and systems
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office packages
Valid driver’s license
Own car
Minimal/Moderate/Excessive overnight travel (up to 30%) by land or air if required
Willing to work overtime.
Advantageous
Qualification in TB and/or HIV management
Relevant Quality Improvement certificate course
Qualification in Community health nursing or Primary Health Care will be an advantage.
Skills and competencies
Innovative thinking, initiative, and leadership skills.
Good conflict resolution skills
Leadership and people management skillls
Strong interpersonal skills
Time management skills
Stakeholder management skills
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks
All appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking, and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to the achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities
Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development.
Closing Date: 11 March 2024