PROFESSIONAL NURSE (District OVCY Clinical Liaison Officer X6)
Duration: 4 Months Contract
Locations: Eastern Cape
- Alfred Nzo District Municipality,
- Chris Hani District Municipality,
- Amatole District Municipality,
- Buffalo City Municipality,
- OR Tambo District Municipality
Responsible for the establishing and maintaining relationships with health facilities, facilitating bi -directional referrals and synergies between health facilities and community-based Orphans and Vulnerable Children and Youth (OVCY) programs for the achievement of the goals and objectives of the OVCY programs.
This is a short -term role for the period of four months and will be based in the district with travel to facilities within the district as required.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Establishing relationships with facilities and District support partners (DSP) in the district, acting as a clinical liaison for community OVCY partners
- Advocate for the value addition that OVCY programs has for facilities and DSP in reaching the UNAIDS 95-95-95 goals
- Coordinating the recruitment and provision of appropriate services to Children Living with HIV (CLHIV) in OVCY programs through access to beneficiary information at facilities (Tier.net, patient folders, ART registers etc.)
- Ensure that CLHIV in OVCY programs receive comprehensive services (clinical and non-clinical) through coordination of facility and community services
- Work with OVCY partners to collect and report data in response to UNAIDS 95-95-95 strategy, this includes (HIV status, viral loads, CD4 counts etc.)
- Negotiate establishment of youth adherence clubs in the supported facilities to enhance retention in care. Support adherence and retention in care for CLHIV (Tracking VL and Viral Suppression)
- Work with facilities and community partners to trace treatment defaulters/LTFU and re-link them to care and treatment
- Collate and report data on beneficiary recruitment to FHI360 team in Pretoria (daily, weekly, monthly or as required)
- Represent FHI 360 in meetings at facility, sub-district and district level and provide information on the objectives and role/value add of OVCY programs to relevant stakeholders
- Participate in reviewing of program data quality in collaboration with OVCY partners
- Ensure quality control measures including safe and confidential record keeping for all activities
- Carry out all other duties as may be designated by the supervisor.
Requirements:
- Professional Nurse registered with the South African Nursing Council. (retired nurses will be considered)
- 5-10 years’ experience in a clinic / primary health care setting. HIV experience is essential;
- Familiarity with the district, preferably experience working as operations manager or other at a local clinic
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Good computer skills including word and excel
- A valid driver’s license and own vehicle
- The ideal candidate will be native to and residing in the district
NB: Candidates must be available immediately.
This job advert summarizes the main duties and requirements of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties.
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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