Job Description: The Focal Nurse activates all hospital-based TB QI activities, coordinates/delivers services and improves notification and linkage to care at primary health care facilities (PHCs) in close collaboration with the hospital, medical and nursing service manager and quality assurance focal person. [ads1] Job Responsibilities: Support linkage to care in hospital Support in-hospital TB and HIV care and prevention activities, including screening, patient education, sputum collection and HIV testing Support QI activities to promote high quality data collation and data management TB, HIV Care and Prevention Implement hospital-based TB quality improvement (QI) activities, including establishing QI teams and facilitating QI meetings Work closely with hospital management, regional heads of the Department of Health (DOH) – HAST and Facility Managers Provide mentorship and support for provision of appropriate treatment for latent TB infection (LTBI) – 3HP Work closely with data capture/data management teams Job Requirements: At least 2 years’ experience in nursing post registration Clear criminal record Ability to communicate in English and isiZulu Valid driver’s licence Degree/Diploma or relevant Nursing qualification Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse Proficiency in Microsoft Office Job Details: Company: TB HIV Care Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Cape Town Application Deadline: N/A [ads2] Apply Here instantcareers.net #J-18808-Ljbffr