Job Description

Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives. Good health and quality of life is what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most.

SIOC Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) was established in 2006 by Sishen Iron Ore Company SIOC (PTY) LTD to invest in the development of the communities in which the mine operates. Together with Anova, they are implementing a Mental Health Programme (Psychosocial Support) to reduce premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention, treatment, promotion of mental health and wellbeing.

We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Practitioner (CNP) to provide technical support and direct service delivery to ensure comprehensive, integrated mental health care is provided at Primary Healthcare Clinics (PHC). CNP will also be responsible for quality assurance of mental health, compliance to clinical and dispensing standards and be required to provide reports. The CNP will report to the Project Manager and be expected to coordinate the activities of the social auxiliary workers and counsellors etc.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Provide Technical Support to Primary Healthcare Clinics for Integration of Mental Health Services

• Train and mentor facility nurses to conduct integrated chronic, mental health care visits and manage common mental illnesses with the support of a psychiatrist.
• Coordinate the multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive support to clients with mental health issues.
• Disseminate, develop algorithms, guidelines and job aids to support mental health as and when required.
• Support counsellors in conduct mental health screening and support provision, including training and mentoring of DoH counsellors.
• Support supply chain of mental health care medications to ensure constant availability at PHCs.
• Conduct facility file audits to identify clients with unmet mental health needs and to ensure quality care has been provided.

Provide Quality Mental Health Care

• Diagnose and manage common mental health disorders.
• Create mental health management plans for clients including clinical care, psychosocial support and referral into hospital and/or community support organisations.
• Liaise with the psychiatrist and psychologist to schedule facility visits and provide clinical advice to project and the DoH staff.
• Administer and dispense medication accordingly, including continuation of mental health medications available to the PHC.
• Monitor medication or therapy effectiveness and propose regimen/dosage change to psychiatrist should it be required.
• Partner with patient family members to help integrate the mental rehabilitation process.
• Ensure that client information is kept confidential and the POPI act is adhered to all times.

Project Coordination and Team Management

• Coordinate mental health activities to ensure objectives of the project are met.
• Liaise with other stakeholders & keep up to date with relevant trends to ensure that best practices that align with statutory requirements are always applied.
• Coordinate with DoH and other stakeholders to improve and track referral and linkage to care of clients.
• Daily supervision, mentorship and support of project social auxiliary workers and counsellors.
• Identify training needs and opportunities for programme staff development, facilitate and arrange required development interventions.

Project Administration and Support

• Ensure that all staff are complying to the relevant SOPs and relevant statutory requirements.
• Complete, compile, and submit the relevant technical assistance tool/reports to line manager and submit as and when required.
• Ensure compliance to ethical conduct of the principles of medical ethics when dealing with patients and patients records.
• Prepare and participate in audit processes.
• Support Anova and its stakeholders, attend relevant meetings to facilitate the implementation of the mental health project, particularly within the district, local municipality and supported facilities.
• Ensure reports are submitted to the facility and project manager - regarding project activities.
• Conduct quality reviews and improvement processes to ensure best practices are rendered to our clients.
• Attend and participate in both internal and external trainings for continuous professional development.
• Communicate efficiently and professionally with all relevant stakeholders.

Data Management

• Ensure all patient records and registers are completed accurately.
• Store and maintain all relevant records.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of medical supplies, equipment and drugs in own area of operation.
• Ensure 100% compliance to data management SOP, internal quality control guidelines and other quality assurance SOP.

Any other relevant tasks as agreed with line manager.

Minimum qualifications, experience and skills required:

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing with Psychiatric or any other relevant qualification.
• Registered with SANC (South African Nursing Council).
• Certificate in PC 101/Adult Primary Care
• Dispensing license.
• Post-graduate degree in psychiatric or mental health qualification would be added advantage.
• 2 years experience in mental health programme.
• Familiar with various mental therapeutic methods.
• Knowledge of mental health and community health issues.
• Must be patient and resilient.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required.
• Ability to speak regional targeted communities languages.
• Valid drivers license and willing to travel as and when required.
• Innovative, organized, analytical and excellent interpretation data skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and has attention to details.
• Previous experience in supervising and coordinating projects.
• Facilitation and presentation skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer Literate MS Office Packages (MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel & PowerPoint).
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Fully vaccinated for Covid 19

Closing date: 31 July 2023

In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Preference will be given to persons with disabilities.

Anova Health Institute is a provider of essential health services and therefore has a mandatory vaccination policy. Should your application be successful, you will be required to submit your proof of vaccination before commencing employment in the role.

Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of submitting their application should assume that they have not been successful.

Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be paid agency fees should their candidate be placed at Anova.

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