RE- ADVERTISEMENT PATIENT SUPPORT SUPERVISOR (Nurse Background): Butterworth
RE- ADVERTISEMENT PATIENT SUPPORT SUPERVISOR (Nurse Background): Butterworth
Ad type
Healthcare & MedicalRE- ADVERTISEMENT PATIENT SUPPORT SUPERVISOR (Nurse Background): Butterworth
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Location
South Africa
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Industry
Employment -
Date Posted
4 weeks ago
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Apply Before
30 Aug, 2024
Job Location : Butterworth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Duration : 12 months
Start Date : 17 September 2024
1.SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Doctors without Borders seeks to employ a suitable qualified Patient Support Supervisor to join the team in Butterworth. In close collaboration with the HP Manager and Project Medical Responsible, oversee the implementation of patient support activities and access to quality basic services in external Pick-up Points in accordance with MSF protocols, standards and procedures, in order to empower patients in the face of their illness and treatment, beyond purely medical aspects of care
2. OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES
- MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Supervising/capacitating/ supporting CHWs, CBOs, or community members providing minimum package of care at external Pick-up points, identifying current resources and gaps, proposing interventions to address gaps in roder to roll-out the model - With support of PMR, HP Manager, and NAM, develop guidelines and tools in model PUPs including screening, monitoring, and data collection tools in line with DOH and MSF protocols - Ensure quality and appropriate care, health education, and referral are provided at PUPs - Support with registration of Pick-up points if needed-empowerment of Community Based Organizations (CBOs)
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3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education : Essential: Grade 12 / Matric Certificate
: Essential: Nursing diploma: general or specialized health services and/ or Bachelor’s
degree in Nursing Science
: Essential: Valid registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse
: Desirable: Community Nursing or Primary Health Care Nursing with experience in CCMDD
Experience : Essential: Two years of experience working in a related field
: Essential: At least 2 years in management or supervisory role
: Desirable: Working in an MSF and DoH partnership context
- Managing facility-based/Outreach Nursing team
- Working directly with Non-Communicable Diseases
- previous experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing countries
: South African citizenship or valid work visa is a must
Language : Essential: Fluent in English and ability to communicate in IsiXhosa (or other Nguni languages)
Job Advantages and Career opportunities:
- Experience in a well-known and professionally recognized international medical humanitarian organization
- Salary package comparable to other non-profit organizations
- 100% health insurance coverage
- 10% pension contribution towards the employer fund
TO APPLY: please email a one page motivation letter, your comprehensive CV with details of 3 contactable referees to: msfocb-butterworth-hrfin@brussels.msf.org or hand deliver to Doctors Without Borders, 46 Scanlen Street, Butterworth between Monday- Friday, 08h00- 16h30
NB: Applicants who previously submitted applications are encouraged not to re-apply.
Closing date: 30 August 2024
Doctors Without Borders South Africa Mission NPC reserves the right not to make an appointment if a suitable candidate cannot be found. While we thank all interested applicants, further communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only and no late applications will be accepted after the closing date.
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