TB FOCAL NURSE X 6

Company information

Company

HST Careers

Division

HSS

Health Systems Trust is an innovative non-profit organisation working to strengthen ongoing development of comprehensive health systems in southern Africa

Province

KwaZulu-Natal

Job Specification Information

Title

TB FOCAL NURSE X 6

Description

Health Systems Trust (HST) wishes to appoint six (6) TB Focal Nurse for the National Department of Health Global Fund Tuberculosis (TB) Project in eThekwini district. The Professional Nurses will be responsible for co-ordinating TB programme activities within hospitals and down-referrals to Primary Health Care facilities to strengthen the continuity of care. This is a fixed-term contract position, renewable subject to availability of funding and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Improve quality standards for recording and reporting of TB data in the hospital. • Register patients who are diagnosed with TB in the hospital. • Co-ordinate the down-referral of patients diagnosed in the hospital and follow up to confirm that they reached the clinic and that their close contacts are traced. • Supervise and monitor capturing of TB data in the information system by the Data Capturer. • Collate the data in the hospital’s TB Identification Register for reporting. • Co-ordinate TB activities in the hospital, in close collaboration with hospital management. • Compile quarterly reports for the Sub-recipient Programme Manager and District TB/HAST Manager. • Co-ordinate implementation of the ‘Finding cases Actively, Separating safely and Treating effectively’ (FAST) strategy and quality improvement activities in the hospital. • Work closely with Information Officers in the hospital. • Support in-hospital TB and HIV care, and infection prevention and control (IPC) activities. • Promote treatment provision for eligible patients with latent TB infection (LTBI). • Map these patients’ feeder clinics and create and maintain a related database. • Participate in district quarterly TB and data review meetings. • Co-ordinate TB-specific training, based on need.

Key Attributes

• Sound knowledge of TB/HIV data tools and systems • Sound leadership and people-management skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Office • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills • Innovative thinking, initiative, and leadership skills • Good conflict resolution skills • Time management skills • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence • A valid driver’s licence

Education Required

Matric

Qualification Required

• A Diploma in Nursing or a Bachelor's degree (B. Cur). • A qualification in Community Health Nursing or Primary Health Care will be an advantage. • Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.

Experience Required

• At least three years’ working experience in the public health care sector. • At least three years’ experience in clinical management of TB and HIV.

Remuneration

The salary package for this position based on Global Fund requirements is R414,407.60 to R659,174.15 as the Total Cost to Company.

Other Job Details

APPLICATIONS/ENQUIRIES • Interested applications must complete their application online at: https://careers.hst.org.za/ • Applicants are to ensure that their online applications are completed in full, and that comprehensive CVs are uploaded with the online application in order to be considered. • The applicant’s CV must be saved with a filename reflecting their name and surname. • No applications sent via e-mail will be considered for the job, as all applicants must submit their applications online at the provided link. PLEASE NOTE: • All personal information collected is processed lawfully in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). • Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of all qualifications and identity documents. • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. • All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to reference and credential checks. • If you have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. • HST reserves the right to not fill this position. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 02 February 2026, at 16h30 Health Systems Trust subscribes to diversity and inclusivity, which is informed by the Company’s Employment Equity Plan. Based on this, African males, Indian males and people with disabilities who meet the job specifications (including, but not limited to the required skills, knowledge and education), are encouraged to apply.