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Nurse Clinician – OR Tambo Jobs in Mthatha, South Africa at TB HIV Care
Position: Nurse Clinician – OR Tambo )
TB HIV Care (THC), in existence since 1929, is an internationally recognised non-profit organisation. We provide health care services throughout South Africa to both the general population and communities at increased risk for HIV and TB, including adolescent girls and young women, sex workers and people who use drugs. THC provides a stimulating work environment and the opportunity to work with leaders in the field of HIV and TB prevention and care.
Our work culture is adapted to the constantly-evolving South African health care environment and will suit solution-driven team players interested in opportunities for career development while working to connect people with care
Purpose of the position:
To provide a comprehensive community health service that includes HIV testing and counselling services linked to screening and diagnosing clients for TB/STIs as well as TB contact tracing.
The provision of treatment, clinical care and case management for HIV clients, ensuring successful same-day ART initiation with an emphasis on adherence and retention in care. The role includes screening for TB, identifying asymptomatic and symptomatic clients, same-day initiation of TB Preventive Therapy (TPT), adherence and completion of treatment. For TB clients, TB treatment is started on diagnosed DS-TB results, with adherence and completion of treatment.
Title: Nurse Clinician – OR Tambo
Company: TB HIV Care
Location: Mthatha, South Africa
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