Website TB HIV Care
TB HIV Care is a non-profit company that aims to improve TB management by increasing access to TB and HIV diagnosis, care, treatment and community-based adherence support. Our intergrated approach to addressing both TB and HIV issues has made the company a pioneer in implementing a comprehensive … read moresystem of support for TB & HIV clients 7th Floor, 11 Adderley St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Purpose of the position:
To deliver comprehensive care, which includes and integrated approach to the management of inmates with opioid use disorder (OUD), HIV, TB, STIs, viral hepatitis, and mental health issues. Additionally, the nurse clinician is instrumental in facilitating successful referrals for inmates to community-based OAT programmes following their release, providing patient education, and enhancing the effectiveness of the OAT project through data collection and feedback.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum 5 years’ experience in nursing after registration
Experience working with Department of correctional services (DCS)
Experience in IHI QI methodology
Facilitation
Degree / diploma
Adult Primary Care Certificate
Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse
NIMART training and certified
OAT training
RTCQI certficate
Proficiency in English & IsiZulu languages
Valid code 8 driver’s license
Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct clinical assessments, screenings, and examinations for HIV, hepatitis, TB, STIs, and opioid use.
Identify and manage opioid dependency, withdrawal, and overdose using approved screening tools.
Interpret test results, consult with medical officers when needed, and explain treatment plans to inmates.
Provide daily OAT dosing, ART initiation and management, PrEP provision, and follow-up care according to guidelines.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including Schedule 6 drug books and medical charts.
Update all programme registers such as ART, HTS, PrEP, viral hepatitis, referral, and linkage registers.
Manage medication supply, storage, and distribution according to Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP).
Monitor programme data, track targets, validate referrals, and submit clinical reports.
Provide health education and awareness on HIV, hepatitis, TB, opioid dependency, withdrawal, and overdose prevention.
Deliver skills transfer to DCS clinicians on ART, PrEP, TB, viral hepatitis, and OAT guidelines.
Participate in events, campaigns, and stakeholder engagement meetings.
Implement quality assurance processes including RTCQI, QC, PT, and SPI-RT assessments.
Identify risks, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with infection control and safety protocols.
Mentor and supervise DCS nurses performing OAT-related procedures and support their clinical skills development.
Monitor OAT patients for clinical changes, provide counselling, and support adherence to treatment plans.
Engage in continuous professional development through training, workshops, and guideline updates.
Assist with QI project planning, data analysis, and support facility-based QI teams.
Participate in QI meetings, provide onsite mentorship, and complete all related reporting.
Complete administrative requirements including timesheets, monthly reports, and programme documentation.
Skills and Competencies
Capacity to work well independently within a diverse team
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Good facilitation and communication skills
Conflict management
Able to engage and work collaboratively with stakeholders
Effective planning, coordinating, monitoring and reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft packages, Teams and SharePoint.
Deadline:10th December,2025
Apply via company website ( http://www.tbhivcare.org ) or
tbhivcare.erecruit.co