ENROLLED NURSING ASSISTANT

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

District

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality

Job Specification Information

Title

ENROLLED NURSING ASSISTANT

Description

Health Systems Trust (HST) wishes to appoint Enrolled Nursing Assistant for the National Department of Health Global Fund Tuberculosis (TB) Project in eThekwini district. The Enrolled Nursing Assistants will be attached to the mobile and movable Digital Chest X-Ray units to ensure that all clients are screened, sputum is collected on the spot, results are followed up, and clients are successfully linked to care. This is a fixed-term contract position, renewable based on continuation of funding and performance

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare for daily activities. • Screen all clients at the Digital Chest X-ray containers. • Collect sputum from all clients on the spot. • Generate daily, weekly and monthly data for reporting. • Update patient records with laboratory sputum results and the treatment start date. • Ensure the availability of registers and other commodities required in the mobile unit. • Work with the Data Capturers to ensure that data are captured on the system and verified to ensure data quality. • Follow up on patients referred to the facility to ensure a continuum of care. • Liaise with the TB Support Officer for follow-up of patients. • Conduct community education on TB prevention, symptoms and adherence to treatment,

Key Attributes

• Knowledge of basic TB and HIV management • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office • Proficient verbal and written communication skills • Attention to detail and accuracy • Demonstrable conflict resolution skills • A non-judgemental, trustworthy and empathetic personality • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders • Good problem-solving and reasoning ability • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality • Willingness to travel and work after hours

Education Required

Matric

Qualification Required

• A Higher Certificate as an Auxiliary Nurse or an equivalent qualification as Nursing Auxiliary

Experience Required

• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as an auxiliary nurse • Two years of working experience within a similar environment or any clinical setting • Experience in health promotion and health education

Remuneration

The salary package for this position based on Global Fund requirements is R222,703.00 to R263,964.72 as the Total Cost to Company.

Other Job Details

APPLICATION AND ENQUIRIES • Interested applicants 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: 26 June 2026, at 16h30 Health Systems Trust subscribes to the principles of diversity and inclusivity in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and the organisation’s Employment Equity Plan.