outreach Nurse

Gqeberha

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Job Description: Outreach Nurse

Location: Gqeberha, South Africa

Who We Are: Ubuntu Pathways

Ubuntu Pathways is a R50m Global NGO with headquarters in Gqeberha, South Africa and overseas offices in New York and London. Ubuntu Pathways is dedicated to working with the people of the Eastern Cape Province to develop quality education and healthy communities in the new South Africa.

Ubuntu Pathways is an equal opportunity employer and preference is given to candidates whose appointment will promote representivity.

This Gqeberha, Zwide based NGO has the following vacancy for which an excellent basic salary and benefits are being offered.

Objective: Treat student injuries or illnesses and advise students and their parents or guardians on health issues.

1.Nursing & Medical Care

  • Provide first aid and treatment for minor ailments and injuries among students

  • Administer and manage medications in accordance with policies.

  • Maintain accurate and confidential medical records for students 

  • Liaise with parents, school management, and healthcare facilities for expert medical intervention when needed.

  • Collaborate with caseworkers to accompany ill or injured students to hospital when necessary.

  • Communicate critical health conditions and ‘High Risk’ medical concerns to relevant staff members immediately

  • Inform school Snr social worker exhibit psychosocial concerns or seek emotional support.

  • Provide health-related advice and support to parents as needed.

  • Conduct Annual Health screenings and manage Health screening appointment

2. Health & Safety

  • Provide education on infection control, immunisations, and public health concerns.

  • Monitor and report any significant health issues/trends 

3. Student Support & Well-being

  • Work in collaboration with Snr Nurse to enhance school nursing and medical services.

  • Share relevant student medical information and strategies with Snr Nurse to ensure appropriate support.

4. Administrative & Policy Development

  • Maintain compliance with national healthcare policies.

  • Develop and update school related health policies in coordination 

  • Maintain detailed incident reports for medical interventions and accidents.

  • Participate in meetings with clinic supervisors to discuss health initiatives and improvements.

  • Compile weekly reports

 5. Outreach Nurse Roles and Responsibilities

  • Health education and promotion

  • Implentation of the VW FOTD program in uitenhage

  • Community engagement and mobilisation

  • Screening, testing, and treatment for diseases (HIV, TB, STIs, NCDs)

  • Vaccinations 

  • Maternal and child health support (antenatal, postnatal care)

  • HIV testing and counselling

  • Home TB screening of TB contact and referral

  • Medication adherence support and patient follow-up

  • Visits clients in Hospital

  • Follow-up on external referral

  • Participate in stakeholder’s health events

  • Home visits with caseworkers where there is health related issues

Contact christinew@ubuntupathways.org for more information

Applications close 17 April 2025