NIMART Professional Nurse

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 Networking HIV and AIDS Community of Southern Africa (NACOSA), tasked to implement the “My Journey Adolescents and Young People (AYP) Programme”, in Mbombela Subdistrict, Mpumalanga Province, from January 2026 to March 2028. As such, IHPS seeks to recruit the position outlined below, based in Mbombela Subdistrict. 
Full Time
  • Contract Type: Fixed term contract
  • Start Date: February 2026
  • Remuneration: TBA
  • Level of Effort: 100%
  • Closing Date: 16 February 2026
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Overall Responsibility

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the NIMART Professional Nurse will implement the comprehensive biomedical service program. S/he will support PrEP initiation for at-risk AYP and facilitate ART initiation to HIV infected AYP, STI, and TB treatment.

Key Performance Areas:
  • Conduct integrated risk assessments and provide tailored primary healthcare services to AYP aged 15-24, in line with NDOH guidelines.
  • Implement and monitor the PrEP rollout for eligible AGYW, ensuring adherence support and follow-up.
  • Provide NIMART services including HIV testing, initiation of ART, and management of TB/STI cases.
  • Supervise and mentor Health & Wellness Counsellors and Linkage Officers within the mobile and static service points.
  • Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, infection prevention standards, and accurate documentation
  • Facilitate community-based HIV testing and outreach services in partnership with peer educators and community structures.
  • Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement meetings, and data review sessions to enhance service delivery.
  • Provide health education on HIV prevention, SRH rights, and healthy lifestyles during individual and group sessions.
  • Work with the Strategic Information(SI) team 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;
  • Attend program meetings and represent IHPS in different platforms as required;
  • Participate in any research related activities as per need;
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by IHPS senior management
Qualifications
  • Diploma/Degree in Nursing (General, Community, Midwifery, and Psychiatry) 
  • SRH (Sexual Reproductive Health) and NIMART certificate
  • Dispensing certificate and license 
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
  • Excellent knowledge of HIV, TB, SRH and STI, prevention approaches and NDOH screening guidelines
  • A minimum of 3 years of community nursing experience
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience working with AGYW/AYP and/or KP will be an advantage
  • Report-writing skills 
  • High-level planning and organizational skills 
  • Good communication skills
  • Good interpersonal skills, including teamwork. 
  • Ability to work non-traditional flexible hours, which may include weekends from time to time
  • Willingness to travel as and when required.
  • Have a valid driver’s license

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 Subdistrict 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: 16 February 2026