NIMART Professional Nurse_AYPTB HIV Care

Closing Date : 2026/Jan/16
Reference Number : TBH260108-7
Department : Clinical
Location – Clinic or Facility : OR Tambo
Location – Town / City : OR Tambo
Location – Province : Eastern Cape
Location – Country : South Africa

Job Advert Summary
TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognized non-profit organization. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care. Our work culture is adapted to the constantly evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care.

Purpose of the position:
Implementation and recording of Adolescent and Young People’s Program (AYP) to ensure full integration of HIV care and treatment cascades including Women’s Health, SRH, HTS, STI, TB Screening and facilitating successful referrals as needed to ensure holistic care.

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Minimum Requirements
Diploma/Degree in Nursing (General, Community, Midwifery and Psychiatry)
SRH (Sexual Reproductive Health) and NIMART certificate
Dispensing certificate and licence
Minimum of 2 years community nursing experience working with AGYW/AYP and/or KP
Excellent knowledge of HIV, TB, SRH and STI, prevention approaches and NDOH screening guidelines
An understanding of the challenges facing Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) and Young Women who are Key Populations (YWKP) in the health context
An in-depth understanding and knowledge of legislative requirements, acceptable practices and procedures
Ability to work non-traditional/flexible hours.
Ability to travel as and when required
MS Office proficiency
Criminal clear

Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the comprehensive, integrated cascade of care
Consult and provide preventative and curative treatment/health care
Analysing symptoms and conducting specific examinations and/or conducting tests and physical assessments.
Making a Nursing diagnosis according to Policy, Protocol and Guidelines
Prescribing/administering the necessary medication/drugs in required dosages in line with Policy guidelines
Implementing and integrating policy and programmes relating to PHC – Women’s Health, SRH, HTS, STI, TB Screening
Documenting referrals and linkage to care to ensure continuity of care
Consulting, referring and linkage to care of all HIV positive clients with opportunistic infections according to policy, protocol and guidelines
Index testing of AGYW/YWKP partners
Attending and referring all trauma, Gender Based Violence (GBV), Post Violence Care (PVC) and PEP clients to the Thuthuzela Centres or nearest health facilities, and medical emergencies according to Protocol, Policies and Guidelines
Inform the social worker and Human Rights team on all the GBV, PVC cases
Previously lost to follow up HIV positive clients to be linked to care in line with the NDoH strategy to find the missing 1.1 million PLWHIV
Attending to referrals and linkage to care clients from Health and Wellness Counsellors (HWC) and Linkage Officers (LO)
Maintaining accurate reports and records of procedures performed
Keeping accurate, up-to-date records of medical supplies, equipment and drugs in own area of operation.
Responsible for asset management and monitoring effective use of health equipment
Managing Drug supply and HIV RDTs in line with GPP (Good Pharmacy Practice)
Responsible for quality assurance of HTS, compliance to clinical and dispensing standards and reporting as required
Oversight and supervision of HWC during Quality Assurance activities such as Independent Quality Control (IQC) and Proficiency Testing Survey (PT)
Data entry, collection & capacity to use data collection tools
Data analysis, addressing gaps & use of data
Skills and Competencies
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail
Facilitation Skills
Computer literacy and IT skills
Problem-solving
Stakeholder management
Excellent organisational and administration skills
Reporting and statistics

Apply online at

https://tbhivcare.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/View/TBH260108-7