REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate (Grade 12), Diploma or Degree in Nursing Science that allows registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse, Minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse in general nursing. Current registration with SANC (2020), Computer Literacy (certificate or proof of competency to be attached on the application), Unendorsed valid drivers licence, Proof of current and previous working experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource or Employer (must also be attached on the application), 1 post basic qualification is in Primary Health Care Nursing and HIV Management qualification is recommended. DUTIES: Ensure that clinical strategies to manage health conditions contained under the PMTCT are implemented in all Institutions/Facilities. Monitor PMTCT indicators which measure health practices in institutions and communities and provide support and report on findings to district health management team by conducting support visits. Participate in district and sub- district perinatal review meetings. Assist facilities develop quality improvement plans for the PMTCT and ensure their implementation. Ensure availability of PMTCT guidelines in all the facilities. Participate in quality improvement programmes reviews e.g. Ideal Clinic, Mother Baby Friendly Initiative, etc. Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of integrated District Operational plan for MNCWH programme. Participate in the development of the District HAST Business plan. Ensure efficient use of PMTCT budget by participating in the finance meetings. Represent the district in PMTCT meetings. Ensure highly motivated and well developed health care force by conducting trainings and continuous support visit. Provide mentorship and coaching to Nurses. Oversee institutional health practices to ensure that these meet minimum basic standards thereby attaining provincial and national health care targets. Conduct on site in-service trainings during support visits. Provide a verbal and written report to the facilities for proper follow up on gaps identified during support visits. Advocate for PMTCT and Nutrition issues in all health platforms. Plan, organise and conduct community rallies and events that convey health messages and practices which support elimination of vertical transmission of HIV quarterly. Network with other provincial departments and NGOs to provide support to the PMTCT programme. Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor or other senior managers.
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