Nurse coordinator at TB and HIV care

Contract Intermediate EE position Cape Town Region, Western Cape Undisclosed cost to company Job 2189375 | Ref PGWKhaye- 25/01 Posted 13 Feb 2018 by TB HIV Care Association TB HIV Care seeks diligent and experienced Nurse Coordinator that is passionate about providing quality health care services to communities for our tuberculosis (TB), HIV and non-communicable diseases programme in Khayelitsha. The purpose of these roles is to work in the Home and Community Based Care programmes (HCBC) of TB HIV Care at sub-district level and form part of the greater comprehensive TB, HIV prevention programme and management of non-communicable diseases. This is a half day position (4, 5 hours per day). These are contracts positions in line with funding. Minimum Requirements: Degree / diploma or relevant Nursing qualification Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse or Enrolled Nurse Minimum 2 years' experience in a Primary Health Care setting or Community Nursing Be able to speak 2 x South African languages (English and isiXhosa) Computer literate in MS office Valid code 8 driver's license Must reside in the community as mentioned above and have good knowledge of the surrounding area Key Performance Areas: Manage the service delivery to patients within the assigned sub-district and surrounding communities Manage the activities of the Community Health Workers in line with the service package Maintains a healthy and positive relationship with the sub-District Managers and Facility Managers; develops partnerships and working relationships with community structures, NGO's community leaders, political representatives and Provincial Government representatives Provide mentorship to community home based care workers, this would include observation; identifying gaps and providing the necessary feedback Collaborate with community role players in engaging communities in scaling up of communicable and non-communicable diseases service provision Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: A team leader and team player, able to work in multi-disciplinary teams Excellent communication, administration and time management skills Understanding of management within public health systems Good supervisory and management skills Flexible and innovative Good communication, interpersonal and conflict management Non-judgmental, trustworthy and empathetic Closing date: 20 February 2018 Apply via our website. Google TB HIV Care vacancies and register/ login on Career Junction to apply. Alternatively via fax to: Contact Number. Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the TB HIV Care. In the event that you do not hear from us after a month of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. TB HIV Care reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw adverts at any time without notification. Desired Skills