Professional Nurse Mentor x1

What We Do:

We focus on marginalised and vulnerable populations who face heightened health risks due to their circumstances. We recognise that poor health not only impacts individual well-being but also undermines socioeconomic development and human potential. By addressing the challenges of health inequality, we concentrate on six interlinked areas: infectious diseases, social factors of health, mental health, non-communicable diseases, nutritional health, and climate health.

How We Do It:

Through a combination of research, clinical trials, health systems strengthening, and capacity development, THINK is uniquely positioned to tackle health challenges holistically. Our approach ensures that we create lasting impact in both local communities and globally.

THINK collaborates with local communities, government consortia, and international funders to deliver care and drive innovative projects that are making a real difference.

THINK is recruiting for a Professional Nurse Mentor at our office in Louis Trichardt, to join our dynamic team. Our ideal candidate will possess not just clinical knowledge, but also the technical insight to develop and implement pioneering strategies that enhance patient outcomes and strengthen TB services across the district.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and supervise Program Professional Nurses and Enrolled Nurses.
• Strategies for TB Mentoring requirements.
• Facilitate training sessions related to TB & HIV.
• Conduct facility evaluations and create Quality Improvement Plans.
• Support technicalities of the Program, such as TB Mortality Audits and Clinical Audits.
• Collaborate extensively with Program and DOH staff for TB diagnostics and TPT Program.
• Champion the amalgamation of TB and HIV services.
• Offer mentoring and technical guidance for TB Program at health facility levels.
• Oversee weekly facility meetings.
• Provide on-site support during patient visits.
• Supervise FAST & LF- LAM test implementations.
• Conduct training needs assessments.
• Collaborate with health facility management teams.
• Foster linkages between health facilities and community institutions.
• Engage with NGOs/CBOs to amplify TB and HIV treatment outcomes.
• Participate in staff recruitment and training.
• Represent the project in conferences.
• Mentor and support program staff.
• Pursue capacity building through relevant training.
• Regularly review and cross-check data sources, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information before integrating into official reports.
• Collaborate with team members and relevant departments to rectify any discrepancies or inconsistencies identified during the verification process.
• Ensure that all reports adhere to the organization's quality standards and meet the set guidelines and criteria.
• Adhere to established timelines for report generation, review, and finalization.
• Coordinate with team members to mitigate any potential delays, ensuring that any challenges in report preparation are addressed swiftly.
• Periodically review and suggest improvements to the report generation and verification process, aiming for increased efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing – registered with SANC.
• Basic TB Management certificate.
• NIMDR-TB & HIV Training Certificates will be an advantage.
• Minimum of three years managing TB patients in DOH facilities.
• Involvement in TB clinical, community care planning, and execution is desirable.
• Experience in fostering collaboration, enhancing team synergy, and cultivating a conducive work environment for diverse teams.
• Proven skills in health worker training, mentoring, and team building.
• Prior experience or involvement with NGOs, preferably in a health-focused capacity.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to changing circumstances and challenges within healthcare settings.
• Displaying resilience and maintaining a positive approach in a continually evolving work environment.
• A valid driver's license.

Exciting benefits await you:

• Being a part of and living our values, which include We care, We make a difference and We kick the paradigm – creating an environment where every team member thrives, every idea is celebrated, and every achievement is a testament to our collective commitment.
• Enjoy a 37-hour work week, allowing you more time for personal pursuits, hobbies, and spending quality moments with loved ones.
• Embrace financial security with a competitive salary package that recognises and values your skills and contributions with room for growth within our ever-expanding organisation.
• Experience peace of mind knowing you're covered with life, disability, and funeral insurance, ensuring you and your family's future is safeguarded.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which gives you access to an array of support services such as legal, debt and counselling services, ensuring that expert guidance is just a call away.
• We will contribute towards your medical aid as your health is a priority.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates in line with this advert for appointment to be made as soon as operationally possible.
• THINK reserves the right to close vacancies within 5 working days of posting.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Background checks will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.
• Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not been contacted within four weeks of the closing date.
• THINK reserves the right in special circumstances to accept late applications or to extend the closing date in order to facilitate further searches.
• THINK reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Internal applicants will get preference for shortlisting.
• All personal Information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
• THINK is unable to provide relocation assistance.