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Professional Nurse (NIMART)

The Institute of Health Programs and Systems (IHPS) is a South African non-profit company (NPC) born out of the PEPFAR CDC Track 1 transition of the ICAP, Columbia University, Multi-country AIDS Program (MCAP) in South Africa in 2010. The IHPS mission is “to strengthen health and development systems through program implementation and partnerships” and the vision is “optimal and sustainable health and development outcomes”. Presently, IHPS is a Global Fund Subrecipient (SR) under Beyond Zero (BZ), tasked to implement the “HIV Prevention programs for Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) in Mopani District in the Limpopo Province from April 2022 – March 2025. As such, IHPS seeks to recruit the position outlined below, based in Mopani District municipality in Limpopo Province.

Full Time

Overall Responsibility

To implement the comprehensive biomedical services program. To support PrEP initiation for at risk MSM and facilitate STI and TB screening and treatment support.

Key Performance Areas:

Implement the MSM comprehensive biomedical services within Mopani District to achieve results against set objectives
Work with the outreach team to get referrals and offer health education, PrEP initiation for at risk MSM.
Provide follow up care for MSM on treatment in line with DoH HIV Management guidelines as well as Facility 95-95-95 plans
Identify poor performing indicators, put together quality improvement (QI) plans and implement as agreed upon with the Program Manager and outreach team
Support PSS Team to implement I-ACT support groups for MSM
Assess and identify capacity needs of Peer Navigators, Linkage officers and HTS counsellors and Provide support as required
Provide oversight of work done by Peer Navigators, Linkage Officers and HTS counsellors to manage performance and target setting
Work with the M&E team, Site Coordinator and Team Leader to ensure all program related data is collected accurately and timeously and ensure collected data is utilised to inform and redirect program implementation
Assist Data team during monitoring and verification visits.
Provide oversight in compiling weekly, monthly and quarterly plans
Assist in driving Outreach Teams
Compile monthly and quarterly reports as required by IHPS and donor
Attend program meetings and represent IHPS in different platforms as required
Assist in other related responsibilities as assigned by the line manager

Qualifications and Experience

A qualification as a Professional Nurse with registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
NIMART trained and certified as competent to work independently
At least 3 years’ experience in working in HIV environment, NGO experience
Familiar with latest HIV Management, STI and TB and guidelines
Driver’s License

Competencies

Leadership and management abilities
Innovative thinking and initiative
Good writing and presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal, and cognitive skills
Ability and willingness to travel

Employer’s Rights

This position description may not list all the duties of the job. If an offer is made, you will be presented with a detailed job description. Applicants will be evaluated based upon their demonstrated ability to perform the tasks listed above, their education and work experience. The employer reserves the right to revise this posting at any time.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply by e-mail only to HR@ihps-sa.org. Subject line should be the Position and District you are applying for, and a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae (CV) should be attached. Submissions which do not follow the above instructions will not be considered.

Due to the extremely high volume of CVs expected, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. NO PHONE CALLS about these positions will be accepted.

Closing Date: 23 December 2024