Enrolled Nursing Assistant

Enrolled Nursing Assistant x10

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. IHPS was established with a mission “to strengthen health and development systems through program implementation and partnerships” and, the vision is to ensure “optimal and sustainable health and development outcomes”. IHPS is a current Global Fund (GF) Subrecipient (SR) under the National Department of Health (NDoH), tasked to implement the Tuberculosis (TB) Program in the Johannesburg (JHB) Health District in Gauteng Province (GP) and Kenneth Kaunda District in the Northwest (NW) Province starting April 2022 ending March 2025. As such, IHPS seeks to recruit for the position outlined below, to be based at Johannesburg Health District.

Full Time

Overall Responsibility

The purpose of this position is to support the implementation of the Public Private Mix (PPM) in the TB programme by screening, testing, and navigating patients through referral processes and ensuring linkage to care. Supporting linkages between Private practitioners, DoH facilities and community based HTS services, working closely with the Outreach Teams. Managing and supervising the TB Support Officers (TSO’s) in TB contact tracing, household screenings, health awareness campaigns and establishing sustainable linkage platforms within Department of Health (DOH) and Private clinics.

Key Performance Areas:

Provide all required documentation in a timely manner, which may include client follow-up, outcome evaluation, client contact sheets, evaluations, and HR related documentation.
Participate in regular staff meetings, staff training programs, supervisory sessions, and accept the responsibility for aiding the development of positive team relationships as requested.
To implement quality improvement processes throughout the conduct of the project.
Ensure regular and clear communication with the team.
Adherence to reporting and communication lines regarding various problems.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
Adhere to the relevant procedures with regards to participant confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned or required by their supervisor.Daily linkage with DOH health facilities and private clinics to identify patients that need to be followed up or contacts to be screened for TB/HIV. Collaborate with community-based organizations, private clinics and DOH clinics to facilitate patient linkage into care.
Conduct TB screening of patients.
Collect specimens from all eligible patients for TB testing
Ensure all specimens collected are correctly labelled.
Complete the laboratory request forms.
Coordinate the collection and transportation of specimens from GP rooms.
Ensure the patient is given the next appointment date for follow up
Follow up patient results.
Ensure follow up of patients who miss appointments.
Complete TB Blue folder and TB Identification registers
Track linkage targets, prepare and submit monthly reports.
Input accurate and complete data for all contacts with clients into the project database.

Qualifications and Experience

Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nurse or an equivalent qualification as Nursing Auxiliary
2 years of working experience within a similar environment or any clinical setting
Current Registration with SANC as an auxiliary nurse
Knowledge of basic TB, and HIV management
Experience in health promotion and health education
Computer literacy in Microsoft Package
Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills
Willing to travel and work after hours
SA Citizen or valid work permit to work in South Africa
Valid Driver’s Licence (PDP will be an advantage)

Knowledge, skills, and competencies

Good record keeping and reporting skills
Good communication skills (both written and verbal) and presentation skills
Experience working independently and, in a team
Quick learner and self-starter with ability to take initiative and work in a start-up and Team-oriented environment
Strong work ethic and ability to prioritize and multi-task
Ability to effectively manage a team
Ability to read, analyse, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

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: 05 April 2024