Description
Introduction North Star Alliance is a non-profit
organisation whose mission is to provide quality healthcare to mobile workers,
including long-distance truck drivers and the communities they
interact with in sub-Saharan Africa.

Location
Ngodwana clinic in Mpumalanga, South Africa

Duties and Accountabilities

The primary health care nurse has overall accountability and oversight of North Star’s
clinical functions and medical care delivery to ensure the delivery of the
highest value healthcare services in our Ngodwana clinic. The nurse will
perform a range of functions and activities requiring robust knowledge of
clinical care delivery. The nurse will be required to balance the duties of a medical
service provider and that of an administrator. The nurse will provide direct
care to patients with all types of illnesses and ailments, offering the first
level of nursing care that patients receive. She/he is a Registered Nurse who
is competent to independently render appropriate and skilled primary care
service as first line care

Education and experience

Must have qualified and registered as a nurse Basic qualification accredited with
the South African Nursing Council (SANC) in terms of government notice 425 (Diploma/Degree
in nursing)

Post basic nursing qualification with duration of at least one year accredited with
SANC –government notice number R48 in the relevant specialty (PHC)

Dispensing course and NIMART certificate

Understanding of healthcare in South Africa

Minimum of five (5) years of experience in primary healthcare is essential

Minimum of five (5) years of managed care experience required

Knowledge in public health, non
– communicable diseases and communicable diseases especially HIV care in lower
and middle income countries.

Previous experience working with national HIV programmes in sub-Saharan Africa is an asset

Proficiency with managed care environment with a philosophy of collaboration and teamwork

Computer literate; proficiency with Microsoft Office

Possess valid driver’s license

Competences

Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making

Written and verbal communication

Relationship

Displays tact, creativity

Organisation

Client

Team player

Passion

Cross-Cultural Skills

Additional information

Fix term contract

Authorised to live and work in Ngodwana, Mpumalanga

Multiple interviews and an assessment can be part of the application procedure

Please send your resume/CV