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PURPOSE
To assist the Sub-Recipients (SR) of the NDoH Global Fund TB, to appoint an enrolled nursing assistant for the mobile and movable DCXR units in the twelve Global Fund-supported districts for the NFM3 grant period.
OBJECTIVES
The respective SR is expected to identify and appoint an enrolled nursing assistant to be attached to mobile and movable Digital Chest X-Ray units to ensure that all clients are screened, sputum is collected on the spot, followed up and successfully linked to care.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set up and prepare for daily activities
- Screen all clients at the Digital Chest X-Ray containers
- Collect on the spot sputum from all clients,
- Generates daily, weekly, and monthly reporting of data for reporting
- Update client records with laboratory sputum results and treatment start date.
- Ensure availability of registers and other commodities required in the van
- Work with the Data Captures to ensure that data is captured on the system and verified to ensure data quality
- Follow up on patients referred to the facility to ensure a continuum of care.
- Liaises with the TSO for the follow-up of clients
- Conduct community education on TB prevention, symptoms and adherence to treatment
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Higher Certificate Auxiliary Nurse or an equivalent qualification as Nursing Auxiliary
REQUIREMENTS:
- Current Registration with SANC as an auxiliary nurse
- 2 years of working experience within a similar environment or any clinical setting
- Knowledge of basic TB, and HIV management
- Experience in health promotion and health education
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Package
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication skills
- Willing to travel and work after hours
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Good communication skills
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrate good conflict resolution skills
- Non-judgmental, trustworthy, and empathetic personality
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders
- Good problem-solving & reasoning ability
- Maintains confidentiality
