The Aurum Institute
Posted : 2024/August/07
Closing date: 08 August 2024
Location : Durban
Job Ref #: 2024040904
Industry: NGO
Job Type: Temp
Positions Available: 1
The Aurum Institute is a proudly African organisation whose mission is to generate evidence for policy and translate policy into practice to positively impact the health of communities globally.
Job Description
PURPOSE
To assist the Sub-Recipients (SR) of the NDoH Global Fund TB, to appoint an enrolled nursing assistant for the mobile and movable DCXR units in the twelve Global Fund-supported districts for the NFM3 grant period.
OBJECTIVES
The respective SR is expected to identify and appoint an enrolled nursing assistant to be attached to mobile and movable Digital Chest X-Ray units to ensure that all clients are screened, sputum is collected on the spot, followed up and successfully linked to care.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Set up and prepare for daily activities
Screen all clients at the Digital Chest X-Ray containers
Collect on the spot sputum from all clients,
Generates daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of data for reporting
Update client records with laboratory sputum results and treatment start date.
Ensure availability of registers and other commodities required in the van
Work with the Data Captures to ensure that data is captured on the system and verified to ensure data quality
Follow up on patients referred to the facility to ensure a continuum of care.
Liaises with the TSO for the follow-up of clients
Conduct community education on TB prevention, symptoms and adherence to treatment
Job Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Higher Certificate Auxiliary Nurse or an equivalent qualification as Nursing Auxiliary
Grade 12
REQUIREMENTS:
Current Registration with SANC as an auxiliary nurse
2 years of working experience within a similar environment or any clinical setting
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
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Good communication skills
Good attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrate good conflict resolution skills
Non-judgmental, trustworthy, and empathetic personality
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders
Good problem-solving & reasoning ability
Maintains confidentiality
Please Note:
These appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment. We embrace employment equity and are committed to achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to internal applicants and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.
Aurum welcomes applications from all persons with disabilities.
Whilst all applications will be carefully considered, only short-listed applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful. All interviewed applicants will receive feedback as part of our continued drive towards people development.
Closing date: 30 August 2024
Apply online at
https://jobs.mcidirecthire.com/AvailableVacancies/Vacancy?CompanyPublishingId=52327
