NIMART Nurse - PWID (uMgungundlovu)

TB HIV Care - UMgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal

Closing date yi 15 ka July 2026

Purpose

The NIMART Nurse is responsible for comprehensive, integrated cascade of care, inclusive of diagnosing, treating, monitoring and evaluating communicable and infectious diseases.
The PN will consult and provide preventative, curative and rehabilitative treatment/health care to People Who Inject Drugs (PWID) on various clinical aspects (Adult Curative care inclusive of communicable, non-communicable diseases).
This will enable early detection and management of illnesses and/or prevention thereof.
In addition, the nurse should be able manage clients on Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT).
The PN will further provide advice and information on health issues and associated treatment regimens to ensure effective PHC for PWID.
The nurse needs to meticulously monitor and document adverse drug reactions relating to any treatment provided.

Requirements

Grade 12
Diploma/degree in Nursing (NQF Level 7)
Dispensing license preferable, or a willingness to study towards this
Completed NIMART Certification course (must include completion of POE component)
A minimum of 2 years’ community nursing experience
A minimum of 1 years’ experience working with Key Populations
Experience with NiMART, ART Clubs, Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH), previous experience in key populations/PWID
Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse
Computer literate in MW Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Proficiency in English and isiZulu languages
Valid code 8 driver’s licence
Willingness to travel as and when required

Skills & Competencies

Excellent knowledge of HIV, TB and STI, prevention approaches and DoH screening guidelines
An in-depth understanding and knowledge of legislative requirements, acceptable practices and procedures
High-level planning and organisational skills
Good communication skills
Good interpersonal skills, including being a team player
Demonstrate strong professional attitude and behaviour at all times
Ability to work non-traditional hours which may include weekends from time to time
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
Report-writing and statistics

Responsibilities

Communicating and determining the status of the client and or referring to historical records to evaluate and establish treatment/medication required
Analysing symptoms and conducting specific examinations and/or conducting tests and physical assessments
Interpreting and/or seeking clarity from Clinical Supervisor on specific test results and providing client with an explanation on treatment sequence according to Protocol, Policy and Guidelines
Making a nursing diagnosis according to policy, protocol and Guidelines
Prescribing/administering the necessary medication/drugs in required dosages to control infection in line with Policy guidelines.
Implementing and integrating policy and programmes relating to PHC – PWID Health, SRH, HTS, TB Screening, PACK/Pulsa Plus/PC101.
Documenting Referrals and communicating of referrals to Clinical Supervisor
Consulting and managing HIV positive clients with opportunistic infections according to policy, protocol and guidelines – referring appropriately.
Attending to Trauma and medical emergencies according to Protocol, Policies and Guidelines.
Managing follow up care of referrals.
Initiating, managing and prescribing clients diagnosed with HIV for ART according to Protocol, Policy and Guidelines. * Only applicable to Organisations who operate in medical settings with access to Pharmaceuticals and NIMART trained staff.
Attending to Follow up ART and PrEP clients.
Attending to referrals from peer educators, site coordinators, social auxiliary worker and programme manager.
Supporting the formation on adherence and biomedical support groups for PWID.
Maintaining accurate reports and records of procedures performed.
Keeping accurate, up-to-date records of medical supplies, equipment and drugs in own area of operation
Updating Clinical records and registers: Referral, Linkage, ART, HTS
Providing statistics on portfolios delegated.
Managing Drug supply and HIV RDTs in line with GPP (Good Pharmacy Practice)
Monitoring HTS data and ensuring targets are met
Monitoring referrals and ensuring successful referrals are validated
Participating in meetings: networking and stakeholder engagement
Keeping abreast with new clinical developments e.g. training, in-service training, reading journals, policies, and procedures related to job
Assisting with setting of goals, objectives and interventions for quality service delivery
Ensuring all medical equipment is in working order
Adhering to health and safety and infection control policies and procedures
Implementing and maintaining quality assurance programmes:
Assisting with assessments
Implementing rapid test continuous quality improvement: Independent quality control and proficiency testing for HIV RDTs
Demonstrating and explaining procedures related to testing and treatment, medical waste disposal, drugs/medication dosages
Monitoring execution implementing corrective measures to rectify deviations and mitigate risk
Checking and reinforcing first aid skills and understanding emergency procedures and linkages to care
Providing guidelines on responses to “Frequently Asked Questions” on PHC issues
Assisting with referral pathways – building networks
Communicating and making available information and advice on preventative and primitive approaches to health care e.g. HIV/TB/SRH, particularly in the context of the programme
Providing health education on Family Planning, healthy lifestyles and social responsibility
Demonstrating treatment techniques for specific diseases to PWID
Participating in programme activities as agreed
Playing a role with the community and site you work in in providing health services to PWID
Supporting DOH with events and campaigns
Attend meetings, briefings, debriefing, staff meetings and other as directed to do so on a regular basis
Additional responsibilities delegated by managers from time to time
Represent the organisation with pride and ensure you adhere to the ethos and principles
Be a role model to strengthen positive behaviour change of PWID and the programme team

Additional Information

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally.
It is company policy to promote from within, wherever possible.
We will ensure that we accommodate internal candidates, however to maintain a competitive advantage and to recruit best talent is also important for the organisation.
If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.