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Primary Health Care Nurse
Wits Paediatric HIV Working Group
2004-06-03

The Wits Paediatric HIV Working Group (a syndicate of the Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd) has a vacancy for a Primary Health Care Nurse to work in the field of paediatrics (including HIV management) within the community and in childrens homes. The position would suit a motivated individual who has initiative and a desire to improve the care of HIV-affected children and their families.

The Wits Paediatric HIV Working Group (a syndicate of the Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd) has a vacancy for a Primary Health Care Nurse to work in the field of paediatrics (including HIV management) within the community and in childrens homes. The position would suit a motivated individual who has initiative and a desire to improve the care of HIV-affected children and their families. The position will be for a one year with a view to extending it thereafter.

The successful candidate requires the following experience and skills:

• SANC registration
• Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care
• Diploma in clinical tutoring or training experience
• A passion for working with children
• Paediatric phlebotomy skills preferable
• Organizational and communication skills
• Computer skills recommended
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be detail-oriented and flexible
• Own transport required.
• Palliative care diploma, IMCI training & a basic knowledge of Paediatric HIV and antiretrovirals would be useful

Duties will include:

• Medical management of children at health services and childrens homes in Gauteng
• Training of PHCNs and lay caregivers in general paediatric management including HIV
• Involvement in paediatric HIV research projects
• Ensuring that good clinical practice guidelines are followed

Please send an application letter with a CV attached. Your CV must include at least two professional references for contact (name and contact information) to the human resources department on fax (011) 274-9360 or email emoore@witshealth.co.za.

The closing date for applications is 10 June 2004

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Ltd and the Wits Paediatric Working Group is an equal opportunity employer and all duties must be undertaken in accordance with the EEO principles.

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