Professional Nurse

Job Summary: The MSM Health Program Coordinator will be responsible for training, mentoring, and providing technical support related to the care and treatment of Men who have Sex with Men (MSM). The role includes clinical management, quality control, and stakeholder engagement to ensure effective service delivery and support for MSM health issues.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Training and Mentoring:

• Develop and forecast training and mentoring plans for the province.
• Mentor clinical and non-clinical internal staff and Department of Health (DoH) personnel on MSM health issues at facilities supported by Anova, adhering to the Standard National Treatment and Mentorship Guidelines.

Technical Support:

• Conduct on-site in-service training for professional and non-professional health care workers on expanded programs for the care and treatment of MSM.
• Prepare and present articles and case studies at stakeholder engagement meetings.
• Supervise enrolled nurses on quality control and proficiency testing assessments.

Clinical Management:

• Provide comprehensive care for MSM, including physical examinations, clinical staging, and diagnosis.
• Supply MSM-specific materials, condoms, and water-based lubricants.
• Ensure prompt referral for advanced MSM-related problems.
• Initiate PrEP and ART for MSM patients.
• Identify and address barriers to service delivery, and make recommendations for improvement.

Quality Control:

• Ensure effective functioning of referral systems.
• Verify that facilities have all necessary guidelines and MSM-specific IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) materials.
• Identify additional training needs at facilities and organize relevant training sessions.
• Collaborate with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) teams to review facility data and provide feedback to sites.

Stakeholder Management:

• Represent Anova and present progress reports at partner district review meetings and district HAST (HIV, AIDS, STI, and TB) meetings.
• Coordinate and supervise the activities of the district outreach team.
• Perform any other tasks as agreed upon with the line manager.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional Nurse registered with the South African Nursing Council.
• Competent in NIMART (Nursing Initiated Management of ART).
• 5-8 years of experience as a professional nurse or midwife.
• Experience working with MSM and related health issues.
• Familiarity with ART programs, CCMT (Comprehensive Care Management and Treatment), PMTCT (Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission), and understanding of HIV-related challenges.
• Experience in STIs, family planning, and immunization programs.
• Ability to communicate in English and at least one or two other vernacular languages.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful health programs.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

If you are a dedicated and experienced professional nurse with a passion for improving MSM health outcomes, we encourage you to apply for this impactful position.