Professional Nurse Mentor- Kokstad (Alfred Nzo)

2024/05/10
Reference Number
RTC-1199
Description

Responsibilities:

• Assist facility staff in developing effective quality improvement plans

• Support in follow up of all circumcised clients and management of identified adverse events.

• Support in the development of relevant job aids and standard operating procedures as requested by Line Management.

• Mentor clinical staff at every VMMC service delivery point as per NDoH/WHO guidelines within Professional Nurses’ professional scope of practice.

• Provide continuous quality improvement support to Right to Care-supported VMMC facilities as per identified gaps.

• Provide in-service training to clinical teams as per identified gaps.

• Assess whether referral networks and linkages of clients are properly executed.

• Facilitate the sustainability of VMMC services in all supported facilities through involvement of other stakeholders in QI activities.

• Ensure all data generated is verified before submission in all facilities.

• Ensure adherence to infection Prevention and control measures in all facilities

• Ensure that all facilities have a CQI Champion.

• Assess HTS standards should the counsellor Mentor be not available. Quality Assurance

• Assess Medical Circumcision Surgical Procedure Standard.

• Assess Infection Control Standard.

• Assess pre- and post-operative care services rendered by clinical personnel.

• Assess Supplies, Equipment, Environment and Emergency Standard.

• Assess all sub-standards related to follow ups Reporting

• Compile and submit assessment/support visit reports to the CQI Team Leader in time.

• Compile quality assessment reports and submit to facilities within 10 working days.

• Ensure all facilities receive assessment/support visit reports within the agreed workplan.

• Report any challenges to the Team Leader on time. Business Continuity

• Fill in for other mentors at sites as and when required by line management.

• Execute all CQI Team Leader tasks when required by Management.

• Provide direct service delivery as and when required by management

• Assist in the provision of high-quality male circumcision procedures as per NDoH/WHO clinical guidelines as and when required by management.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Requirements

Minimum required experience:

2 years in VMMC Service provision as a Professional Nurse

1 year Experience in a Public Health setting

1 year Experience in VMMC Quality Improvement

 

Desirable experience:

3 years’ experience in VMMC Service provision as a Professional Nurse

2 years’ experience as a professional Nurse in Public Health

2 years’ experience in VMMC Quality Improvement

 

Required minimum qualifications:

Diploma in General Nursing

VMMC Training course.

Quality Improvement Training

 

Desired qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in nursing science

Infection Prevention and Control Training/course

Post graduate qualification in either of the following: HIV/ AIDS/ TB/ STI.

Closing date: 15 May 2024

 

Work Level
Mid-Level
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
Alfred Nzo