LOCATION: North-West Province (Rustenburg/Klerksdorp) REF: NW-PRGM006-NRSE (3-month Fixed Term Contract with immediate start)

WHO IS HIVSA  

HIVSA is a non-for-profit company established in 2002 and is a strategic partner or Provincial Department of Health and Social development. We innovatively transform and empower individuals, socio-economic and health challenges that burden communities.   

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE  

The overall purpose of the department within which the Nurse resides, is to deliver life-saving services to Children and Adolescents Living with HIV (C/ALHIV), HIV Exposed Infants (HEI), Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women (PBFW), HIV-positive (HIV+) caregivers, and other household members who do not know their HIV status. The Nurse will be responsible for the integration (creating linkages) of community and clinical service delivery with a focus on provision of life saving services.

Minimum Requirements: 

Education:   

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or a National Diploma in Nursing, or an equivalent, covering maternal health, child, and community health.  
• Registered with Nursing Council of South Africa.  
• Certification in facilitation would be an advantage.  
• NIRMART Certificate would be an advantage.  

Experience:  

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in community-based nursing.  
• Must have experience in a primary health care, clinical or community setting.  
• Sound knowledge of HIV and Antiretroviral education.  
• Sounds knowledge of Prep activities.  

Competencies / Skills / Attributes / Knowledge:  

• Understanding and knowledge of the South African social services and healthcare delivery system.  
• Demonstrated working knowledge of South Africa’s health and social service information systems and monitoring and evaluation processes.  
• Sound understanding and support of Monitoring and Evaluation requirements and reporting.  
• Strong supervision and mentorship skills.  
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and work towards deadlines.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and communication skills, both written and verbal.  

Working Environment:   

• We have two vacancies, one based in Klerksdorp and another in Rustenburg role based in the North-West, the incumbent may be required from time to attend meetings at HIVSA’s Head Office located in Aeroton, Johannesburg
• Support program teams based in other regions as and when needed.   
• Follow a hybrid model of remote and office-based attendance as per company policy.    
• Participate in high level on-site based activities to support program and implementation which include donor or other stakeholder site visits.  
• May be required from time to time to travel to events outside of the normal office environment.  
• May be required from time to time to participate in events and sessions outside of normal working hours.  

Additional Organizational Requirements:  

• Valid driver’s license required.    

Key Performance Areas:  

Financial Management – Develop a quarterly plan of resource requirements for each sub- partners and request payments monthly to implement treatment literacy groups and PrEP demand creation and submit to the Project Manager for approval.

Stakeholder Engagement and Management – Set-up and maintain collaborations with all facilities, and DSP’s within your allocated catchment area to ensure smooth bidirectional referral take place. 

• Product and Services –  C/ALHIV enrolment, service delivery, adherence support and retention:
  • Ensure all C/ALHIV who are virally unsuppressed are prioritized for case conferencing and follow up with the facility for all C/ALHIV with missing and outdated viral loads. Ensure the latest viral loads are obtained or those whose bloods are due are referred to the facility.  Ensure viral loads obtained through community strategies are clinically verified.Link all traced defaulting / lost to follow up ART patients back to facility care and treatment.Ensure real-time data sharing to Social Workers to promote continuity of care, and routine case conferencing jointly.Track and monitor C/ALHIV Viral loads, regimens, appointments to work towards viral suppression.Internal Organisational Processes – Comply with HIVSA policies, procedures and SOP’s.
• People Culture –  
  • Responsible to support an engaged and committed culture within HIVSA committed to the values and mission of the organization.
  • Foster a positive and productive work environment encourages collaboration and professional growth.   

 HOW TO APPLY  

• Candidates that meet the requirements and are interests in the position should send motivation letter and CV with three contactable referees to:   

The HR Manager, HIVSA, e-mail: hr@hivsa.com. Use Ref Nr: NW- PRGM006-NRSE in Subject line.  

• Closing date for application: 25 June 2025 (Whilst all applications will be carefully considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful.)  

• Compliance: Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks. All appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.   

• EE: We embrace employment equity and are committed to the achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to applicants residing in the Northwest Province and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.